732 lindsay lane, Cody, Wyoming 82414
ph: (307) 587.2139, 1.800.978.7718 • fax: (307) 587.2365

Pain Management

Northern Wyoming Surgical Center

Our Pain Management Physicians

Dr. Ted Ajax, was born in Belleville, Illinois. He earned both his Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in Fuels Engineering from the University of Utah. Dr. Ajax earned his Doctorate of Medicine from University of Utah in 1986. He completed his internship in 1987 and his residency in 1990, both at the University of Iowa Hospitals under John Tinker, M.D.

Dr. Ajax earned a lifetime Board Certification from the American Board of Anesthesiology in 1991. He voluntarily underwent board recertification with the American Board of Anesthesiology in 2009. Dr. Ajax continues to receive advanced training and education related in the practice of clinical anesthesiology and pain management.

Dr. Caety Schmidt Dr. Catherine "Caety" Schmidt was born in Fort Worth, Texas. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in 1980 from Baylor University and earned her Medical Degree from the Baylor College of Medicine in 1983. Dr. Schmidt performed her internship at Baptist Medical Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma in 1985, completed her residency in Anethesiology at the University of Oklahoma in 1987, and earned her Fellowship in Anesthiesiology in 1988.

Dr. Schmidt obtained her lifetime Board Certification in 1988, however she voluntarily re-certified in 2009. Dr. Schmidt continually receives training in Anesthesia and Pain Managment procedures, as well as being the Chief of Anesthesiology at West Park Hospital, Medical Director at Northern Wyoming Surgical Center, and serves as President of the Wyoming Society of Anesthesiologists.


	Patient Testimonials

	What our Patients Have to Say




	“Your Care and Concern were excellent – Thanks.”

	— Cataract Patient




	“...the People make you feel Comfortable – lots of Smiles...”

	— Orthopedic Patient


	Vision Statement

	Northern Wyoming Surgical Center

	Our vision is to become the facility of choice for outpatient surgical procedures in Northern Wyoming by continually advancing the level of care provided, expanding the scope of services available and consistently delivering outstanding care that is second to none.


	Core Values

	Northern Wyoming Surgical Center

	QUALITY The efforts we put forth each and every day will be done with precision and expertise. COST-EFFICIENCY NWSC costs less - which means more money in your pocket. CONVENIENCE We will provide ease of scheduling for our patients and remain conveniently located so there is less travel time for our patients. COMFORT We will maintain a warm, caring and home-like atmosphere within our facility.

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Northern Wyoming Surgical Center is licensed by the Wyoming Department of Health and Medicare Certified. The Wyoming Department of Health is responsible for ensuring health care facilities comply with state laws and regulations. In addition, Northern Wyoming Surgical Center is Medicare Certified to ensure the acceptance of Medicare payments meet federal requirements. Northern Wyoming Surgical Center also oversees the certification and credentialing of its Medical Staff.

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