How will I meet my OPA anesthesiologist?

Anesthesia services are generally arranged by your surgeon, however, if you have a preferred anesthesiologist we encourage you to make your wishes known to your surgeon, the surgery facility or our office. Every effort will be made to secure the anesthesiologist of your choice. Before you receive anesthesia, your anesthesiologist will gather the information needed to evaluate your general health. Laboratory tests may be ordered, and other medical, surgical and anesthetic records will be reviewed. You may be asked to fill out a questionnaire about your previous anesthetic experiences and any medical conditions, medications and allergies you may have. In general, this interview will occur prior to surgery at the surgical facility. However, in some instances it may be a telephone call or a visit in the office. If you have particular concerns, you may contact your anesthesiologist through our office at 324-2200.