About
As a skilled Anesthesiologist, Dr. François Caron plays a crucial role in patient safety and comfort during the perioperative period. Practicing primarily at facilities in Québec City, QC, he contributes to the surgical and procedural teams by providing expert anesthesia care aligned with the standards set by the Collège des médecins du Québec (CMQ). His focus is on ensuring that each patient receives comprehensive and individualized anesthetic management tailored to their specific needs and medical conditions.
Dr. Caron graduated with a Medical Degree in 1987 and holds a specialty certification in Anesthesiology, issued on July 1, 1987. He completed extensive post-graduate medical training in anesthesiology, which includes rigorous residency and certification processes, ensuring his expertise in the field. His training emphasizes both technical proficiency and patient-centered care.
Committed to clinical excellence, Dr. Caron adopts a clear and educational approach to his practice. He is dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of patient safety within Québec City and strives to foster trust through transparent communication. Fluent in French, he ensures that language is not a barrier to understanding and comfort during medical encounters.
- Procedural Sedation (Outside OR): Administering sedation and monitoring for procedures performed outside the main operating rooms, such as in endoscopy suites or radiology.
- 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.
- Anesthesia for Outpatient/Ambulatory Surgery: Providing safe and effective anesthesia tailored for procedures where patients are expected to go home the same day.
- Airway Management Expertise: Skilled management of the patient's airway, including intubation (placing a breathing tube) when necessary, ensuring adequate oxygenation and ventilation.
- Management of Anesthetic Emergencies: Rapid diagnosis and treatment of critical events or complications that may arise during anesthesia.
Note: This list outlines typical areas of anesthetic practice. The specific anesthetic plan for your procedure will be determined by Dr. Caron (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. Caron primarily practices at the CHUQ Hôpital Enfant-Jésus, within the Anesthésiologie department. His practice is conveniently accessible near the central Québec City neighborhood, close to landmarks such as the Grand Marché de Québec and Centre Vidéotron (Arena). The facility is easily reachable via the Réseau de transport de la Capitale (RTC). The hospital provides comprehensive accessibility features, and the facility is wheelchair accessible. Parking is available at the facility.
- How is payment handled for anesthesia care with Dr. Caron? Is it covered by Régie de l'assurance maladie du Québec (RAMQ)?
- In QC, medically necessary anesthesia services provided by specialists like Dr. Caron 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. Caron 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. Caron from the team covering your procedure.
- Do Anesthesiologists only work in the operating room?
- While the OR is central, Anesthesiologists like Dr. Caron 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)
His specific areas of practice will depend on his training and hospital/clinic roles.
- What is the role of an Anesthesiologist?
- An Anesthesiologist is a specialist medical doctor (physician) extensively trained in anesthesiology, critical care medicine, and pain management. They are responsible for developing the anesthesia plan, administering anesthetic drugs, ensuring your safety and vital functions (like breathing, heart rate, blood pressure) are stable during a procedure, managing any medical emergencies that arise, and overseeing your immediate recovery and pain control afterwards.
CHUQ Hôpital Enfant-Jésus, Anesthésiologie
1401 18e Rue
Québec City, QC G1J 1Z4
Phone: (418) 649-5803
The facility is wheelchair accessible.
Dr. Caron 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=87386