Anesthesiology

When you or your child is preparing for surgery, care begins before the operating room. At WMCHealth, our anesthesiology experts are your partners in comfort and safety from the start. We guide you with preparation, advanced monitoring, and personalized planning before, during, and after your procedure. When possible, we use precision pain management and regional anesthesia to reduce discomfort and support recovery. 

Anesthesia Options for Every Procedure
We offer a full range of anesthesia services across medical, surgical, and emergency care:
  • Preoperative anesthesia evaluation: At our preoperative center, you’ll receive an evaluation that helps us tailor your surgical care and recovery plan.
  • Local anesthesia: Numbs a small, specific area of your body for minor procedures, allowing you to stay fully awake.
  • General anesthesia: Puts you into a controlled, temporary sleep for more complex surgeries, ensuring you feel no pain or awareness during the procedure.
  • Regional anesthesia: Blocks pain in a larger area of your body, often used for childbirth or orthopedic procedures.
  • Monitored anesthesia care (MAC): Provides sedation and pain relief while keeping you responsive, with close monitoring for comfort.
  • Intraoperative monitoring services: Tracks your vital signs and critical body functions in real time during surgery to keep you safe and stable.
  • Postoperative pain management and critical care: Manages pain and supports recovery after surgery, including specialized care for patients who need extra monitoring in intensive care settings.

A Partner in Every Procedure 

At WMCHealth, anesthesiology means more than administering medication. It’s about guiding you through every stage of care. When our anesthesiologists collaborate with surgeons and nurses, you get the full strength of a team focused on you. 

Comfort Without Unnecessary Medications

At WMCHealth, our anesthesiologists use advanced techniques to reduce reliance on opioids after surgery. Whenever possible, we choose targeted regional anesthesia and non-opioid therapies to keep you comfortable with fewer side effects. We also support recovery with preoperative screening, nutritional guidance, and multimodal medication management tailored to your needs. 

This approach supports faster recovery, greater comfort, and long-term health beyond the operating room. 

What to Do Next

If you have a procedure scheduled, or want to learn more about anesthesia, we’re ready to guide you. Talking with your provider or a WMCHealth anesthesiology specialist is the first step. Find a doctor or location near you. 

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