Dr. Annette Macannuco-Winslow, MD

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Get to know Pain Management Specialist Dr. Annette Macannuco-Winslow, who serves patients in Meriden, Connecticut.

A specialist in the field of pain management, Dr. Macannuco-Winslow practices at MidState Medical Center.

MidState Medical Center is a 156-bed acute care hospital located in Meriden, Connecticut, with satellite offices in Cheshire, Wallingford, and Southington. It provides a broad spectrum of services that meets the needs of the community it serves. Several additions and renovations make it the state-of-the-art facility of today which includes services for cancer care, diabetes and nutrition, digestive health, emergency/urgent care, family birthing, cardiac care, sleep disorders, general and minimally invasive surgery, spine and pain care, stroke care, wound management, and more. 

Graduating with her medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine in 1989, Dr. Macannuco-Winslow went on to perform her internship at Danbury Hospital. This was followed by a residency and fellowship at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, and an additional fellowship at Louisiana State University M.C. – Shreveport.

A member of the American Academy of Pain Medicine, the doctor is board-certified in pain medicine and anesthesiology by the American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA). As the certifying body for anesthesiologists since 1938, the ABA is committed to partnering with physicians to advance lifelong learning and exceptional patient care. Its mission is to advance the highest standards of the practice of anesthesiology. 

Practicing medicine in the State of Connecticut, Dr. Macannuco-Winslow is affiliated with multiple hospitals, including Hartford Hospital, The Hospital of Central Connecticut- New Britain General Campus, The Hospital of Central Connecticut- Bradley Memorial Campus, Rockville General Hospital, Bristol Hospital, and Manchester Memorial Hospital.

Pain management is a branch of medicine employing an interdisciplinary approach for easing the suffering and improving the quality of life of those living with chronic pain. A pain management specialist is a doctor who specializes in pain medicine, focusing on the evaluation, treatment, and prevention of pain.

With a commitment to excellence over a 30+ year career, Dr. Macannuco-Winslow is the recipient of Patients’ Choice Award (2010, 2011, 2016, 2017, 2018) and Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2016, 2017, 2018).

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