About
Dr. Andrée Chevalier is a dedicated Anesthesiologist focused on providing safe and effective anesthesia care for surgical and medical procedures. Practicing primarily at facilities in Montréal, QC, she contributes to the surgical and procedural teams, ensuring optimal patient outcomes. Her practice adheres strictly to the standards set by the Collège des médecins du Québec (CMQ), emphasizing patient safety and comfort throughout the perioperative period.
Dr. Chevalier graduated with a Medical Degree in 1985 and holds a specialty certification in Anesthesiology issued on July 1, 1985. She has completed extensive post-graduate medical training in Anesthesiology, ensuring her expertise in managing anesthesia for a wide range of procedures. Her certifications and ongoing professional development reflect her commitment to maintaining the highest standards of clinical practice.
Her clinical philosophy centers on clear and educational communication, prioritizing patient safety and comfort. She is committed to providing comprehensive anesthesia care in Montréal, speaking both French and English to accommodate her diverse patient population. Dr. Chevalier strives to foster a reassuring environment, ensuring patients are well-informed about their anesthesia care options.
- Management of Anesthetic Emergencies: Rapid diagnosis and treatment of critical events or complications that may arise during anesthesia.
- Anesthesia for Outpatient/Ambulatory Surgery: Providing safe and effective anesthesia tailored for procedures where patients are expected to go home the same day.
- General Anesthesia Administration: Inducing and maintaining a controlled state of unconsciousness ('sleep') using intravenous or inhaled medications, ensuring patient comfort and immobility during major surgery.
- Regional Anesthesia Techniques: Numbing specific body regions using targeted nerve blocks (e.g., spinal, epidural, peripheral nerve blocks) for surgery or pain control, potentially allowing the patient to remain awake or sedated.
- Fluid and Blood Product Management: Administering intravenous fluids and blood products as needed during procedures to maintain hemodynamic stability.
Note: This list outlines typical areas of anesthetic practice. The specific anesthetic plan for your procedure will be determined by Dr. Chevalier (or an associate) in consultation with you and your surgeon/proceduralist based on your health and the requirements of the procedure. Subspecialty services like chronic pain management may require a separate referral pathway.
All medical services are provided in accordance with the standards of practice set by the Collège des médecins du Québec (CMQ).
Dr. Chevalier primarily practices at the Hôpital Maisonneuve-Rosemont in Montréal, QC, where she is part of the Anesthésiologie department. The hospital is situated near the central Montréal neighborhood, close to St. Mary's Hospital Center. Patients can access the facility via the Société de transport de Montréal (STM), including Métro and bus services. The hospital features convenient transportation options, and the facility is wheelchair accessible. Parking is available at the facility.
- How is payment handled for anesthesia care with Dr. Chevalier? Is it covered by Régie de l'assurance maladie du Québec (RAMQ)?
- In QC, medically necessary anesthesia services provided by specialists like Dr. Chevalier during provincially insured surgical or medical procedures are typically covered by Régie de l'assurance maladie du Québec (RAMQ). Pre-anesthetic consultations related to these procedures are also usually covered. Fees for specific uninsured services (e.g., certain non-medically required procedures, form completion) may apply based on provincial guidelines. Please confirm coverage with Régie de l'assurance maladie du Québec (RAMQ) for specific circumstances.
- Can I directly request Dr. Chevalier for my anesthesia?
- While you can discuss preferences with your surgeon, the assignment of an Anesthesiologist is typically managed by the hospital's anesthesia department or the surgical group based on scheduling, expertise required, and availability. Your surgeon arranges the necessary anesthesia care, which includes consultation with an anesthesiologist like Dr. Chevalier from the team covering your procedure.
- What are the main types of anesthesia you might use?
- Dr. Chevalier selects the safest and most appropriate anesthetic based on your health and the procedure. Options include:
- General Anesthesia: You'll be completely unconscious and unaware.
- Regional Anesthesia: A specific body part is numbed (e.g., spinal/epidural for lower body, nerve block for arm/leg). You might be awake or sedated.
- Monitored Anesthesia Care (MAC)/Sedation: Medication helps you relax and feel drowsy, often used with local anesthetic by the surgeon.
The choice will be discussed with you beforehand.
- Is it possible to wake up during general anesthesia?
- Awareness under general anesthesia is extremely rare with modern techniques and monitoring used by Anesthesiologists like Dr. Chevalier. Specialized monitors help track the depth of anesthesia, and drug doses are carefully adjusted throughout the procedure to ensure you remain safely unconscious and unaware.
- Do Anesthesiologists only work in the operating room?
- While the OR is central, Anesthesiologists like Dr. Chevalier often work in other areas too, including:
- Labour and delivery suites (providing epidurals)
- Intensive Care Units (managing critically ill patients)
- Pre-operative assessment clinics
- Pain clinics (treating chronic pain)
- Procedure rooms (e.g., endoscopy, radiology, cardiology)
Her specific areas of practice will depend on her training and hospital/clinic roles.
Hôpital Maisonneuve-Rosemont, Anesthésiologie
5415 boul de l'Assomption
Montréal, QC H1T 2M4
Phone: (514) 252-3426
The facility is wheelchair accessible.
Dr. Chevalier is a licensed physician regulated by the Collège des médecins du Québec (CMQ) under the Medical Act in QC. Anesthesia services are typically arranged through the hospital or clinic where your procedure is scheduled.
Verify registration with the Collège des médecins du Québec (CMQ): https://www.cmq.org/en/directory/physicians?number=85035