Dr. Sean J. Collins
Dr. Sean J. Collins, D.O., is a staff anesthesiologist at Beth Israel Deaconess — Plymouth, specializing in the delivery of safe, precise, and patient-centered anesthesia care. He emphasizes the integration of regional anesthesia techniques with general anesthesia to optimize outcomes for ambulatory and same-day surgery patients, ensuring efficient recovery and improved patient experiences.
Dr. Collins earned his medical degree from the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2015. He completed his residency at UMass Medical Center in 2022 and pursued a fellowship in regional anesthesia at St. Francis Hospital in Hartford, Connecticut, in 2023. He also served as a flight surgeon in the U.S. Air Force from 2016 to 2019, earning Distinguished Graduate honors during Commissioned Officer Training in 2013.
Known for his consistency, determination, and dedication to continuous learning, Dr. Collins has built a reputation for excellence in anesthesia care. His natural aptitude for the specialty, combined with a strong work ethic, drives his approach to patient care and collaboration with colleagues across surgical teams.
Dr. Collins has contributed to the advancement of anesthesia practice through research and education. He co-authored a chapter in Essentials of Neuroanesthesia in 2025 and presented a poster at the 2023 American Society of Regional Anesthesia conference on the Sinha block for posterior hip procedures. He is an active member of the American Society of Anesthesiologists, the Massachusetts Society of Anesthesiologists, and the American Society of Regional Anesthesia.
Outside of medicine, Dr. Collins enjoys soccer and following sports such as football, basketball, and baseball. His personal interests in athletics help him maintain balance and energy, supporting his commitment to providing high-quality care and advancing the field of anesthesiology.
• Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine - University of New England – College of Osteopathic Medicine, 2015
• Residency - UMass Medical Center, 2022
• Fellowship - Regional Anesthesia, St. Francis Hospital (Hartford, CT), 2023
• Distinguished Graduate, Commissioned Officer Training, U.S. Air Force, 2013
• Featured Anesthesiologist, America’s Best in Medicine, 2026
• Massachusetts Society of Anesthesiologists
• American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)
• American Society of Regional Anesthesia (ASRA)
Co-authored a textbook chapter in Essentials of Neuroanesthesia, 2025
Poster presentation at ASRA 2023: Sinha block for posterior hip block
Areas of Specialization/Expertise
- Ambulatory / same-day surgery anesthesia
- Perioperative pain management
- Nerve blocks and regional techniques
- Neuroanesthesia (as co-author for textbook chapter)
- Enhancing patient recovery and safe discharge after surgery
What do you enjoy most about practicing medicine?
What I enjoy most about practicing medicine is the opportunity to help patients feel safe, comfortable, and cared for during some of the most vulnerable moments of their lives. I find particular fulfillment in anesthesia because it allows me to combine precision, vigilance, and compassion to improve patient outcomes and experiences.