With expertise in Anesthesiology, Dr. Andrès Felipe Gil Blanco ensures patients receive appropriate anesthetic management tailored to their needs. Practicing primarily at facilities in Trois-Rivières, QC, he contributes to the surgical and procedural teams. He adheres to the high standards set by the Collège des médecins du Québec (CMQ) and provides comprehensive care in Anesthesiology for patients requiring anesthesia for surgical or medical procedures.
Dr. Gil Blanco graduated with a Medical Degree in 2019 and holds a specialty certification in Anesthesiology issued on December 16, 2019. He completed extensive postgraduate medical training in Anesthesiology, gaining the knowledge and skills necessary to deliver safe and effective anesthesia care across various clinical settings.
His clinical philosophy emphasizes patient safety and education. Dr. Gil Blanco is committed to ensuring clear communication, comfort, and safety for all patients. Fluent in French, he values thorough explanations and shared decision-making to optimize each patient's perioperative experience.
- Procedural Sedation (Outside OR): Administering sedation and monitoring for procedures performed outside the main operating rooms, such as in endoscopy suites or radiology.
- Pre-Anesthetic Assessment and Consultation: Thorough evaluation of patient health, medical history, medications, and surgical/procedural plan to create the safest and most effective anesthesia plan.
- 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.
- Airway Management Expertise: Skilled management of the patient's airway, including intubation (placing a breathing tube) when necessary, ensuring adequate oxygenation and ventilation.
- 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.
Note: This list outlines typical areas of anesthetic practice. The specific anesthetic plan for your procedure will be determined by Dr. Gil Blanco (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. Gil Blanco primarily practices at the Centre hospitalier affilié universitaire régional, located in the Cap-de-la-Madeleine Sector West neighborhood of Trois-Rivières. The facility is conveniently situated near the Sanctuaire Notre-Dame-du-Cap (Cap-de-la-Madeleine) and is accessible via the Société de transport de Trois-Rivières (STTR). The hospital provides a welcoming environment for all patients, with dedicated services for surgical and medical procedures. The facility is wheelchair accessible. Parking is available at the facility.
- How is payment handled for anesthesia care with Dr. Gil Blanco? Is it covered by Régie de l'assurance maladie du Québec (RAMQ)?
- In QC, medically necessary anesthesia services provided by specialists like Dr. Gil Blanco 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. Gil Blanco 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. Gil Blanco from the team covering your procedure.
- What's the difference between an Anesthesiologist and other anesthesia providers?
- In Canada, an Anesthesiologist is a medical doctor (MD) with extensive postgraduate specialty training (typically 5+ years after medical school) covering all aspects of anesthesia, critical care, and pain management. They lead the anesthesia care team. Other professionals, like respiratory therapists or specialized nurses, may assist under the direct supervision of the Anesthesiologist.
- Why is it important to follow fasting instructions?
- Fasting (not eating or drinking) before anesthesia is critical for your safety. If there is food or liquid in your stomach during anesthesia, it could potentially come up into your throat and lungs (aspiration), which can cause serious lung complications. Following the specific fasting times given to you significantly reduces this risk.
Centre hospitalier affilié universitaire régional
1991 boul du Carmel
Trois-Rivières, QC G8Z 3R9
Phone: (819) 697-3333
The facility is wheelchair accessible.
Dr. Gil Blanco 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=19774