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Who is an Anesthesiologist

 

When preparing for surgery, many patients think of the anesthesiologist as the “physician behind the mask" who sends them into sleep before the procedure and wakes them when it’s over. What they may not realize is how much the anesthesiologist does between those two points.

Anesthesiologists serve a central role in the operating room, making decisions to protect and regulate your critical life functions. They typically are the first to diagnose and treat any medical problems that may arise during surgery or the recovery period.


Click on the links below to find out more about the physicians behind the mask:

>> Types of Anesthesia Providers

>> Qualifications of an Anesthesiologist

>> Anesthesia Care Team





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