About
As a skilled Anesthesiologist, Dr. Gabriel Péloquin plays a crucial role in patient safety and comfort during the perioperative period. Practicing primarily at facilities in Greenfield Park, QC, he contributes to the surgical and procedural teams by providing specialized anesthesia care tailored to each patient’s needs. His work is guided by the high standards set forth by the Collège des médecins du Québec (CMQ), ensuring that every patient receives safe, effective, and compassionate treatment.
Dr. Péloquin graduated with his Medical Degree in 2016 and holds a specialty certification in Anesthesiology issued on July 1, 2016, after completing extensive post-graduate medical training in the field. His education and certification process involved rigorous training, including clinical rotations and assessments, to ensure proficiency in all aspects of anesthetic practice.
With a clear and educational approach to patient care, Dr. Péloquin is committed to maintaining the highest standards of safety in Greenfield Park. He speaks fluent French and prioritizes open communication, ensuring patients understand their anesthesia plan and feel confident in their care. His philosophy emphasizes patient-centered care, safety, and comfort at every stage of the perioperative experience.
- 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.
- Monitored Anesthesia Care (MAC) / Sedation: Providing varying levels of sedation (light to deep) and analgesia, combined with close monitoring of vital signs, for procedures not requiring general anesthesia.
- Acute Postoperative Pain Management: Implementing strategies to manage pain immediately after surgery, utilizing multimodal approaches like regional blocks, IV medications, or patient-controlled analgesia (PCA).
- 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. Péloquin (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. Péloquin primarily practices at the Hôpital Charles-Le Moyne, Anesthésiologie, located in the central Greenfield Park area. The hospital is conveniently situated near local points of interest such as the South Shore Canal and the Greenfield Park shopping district. Patients can easily access the facility via public transit options, including bus routes serving the Greenfield Park neighborhood. The hospital provides ample parking facilities, and the building is wheelchair accessible, ensuring ease of access for all patients.
- How is payment handled for anesthesia care with Dr. Péloquin? Is it covered by Régie de l'assurance maladie du Québec (RAMQ)?
- In QC, medically necessary anesthesia services provided by specialists like Dr. Péloquin 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. Péloquin 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. Péloquin from the team covering your procedure.
- Will I definitely meet the Anesthesiologist before my surgery/procedure?
- You will always have an anesthesia assessment before your procedure. For major surgeries or complex health issues, this often occurs at a pre-admission clinic days or weeks beforehand. For healthier patients undergoing shorter procedures, the detailed discussion and assessment with Dr. Péloquin (or a colleague providing your care that day) may happen just before the procedure starts. In either case, your questions will be answered.
- What are common side effects of anesthesia?
- Common, usually temporary side effects can include nausea, vomiting, sore throat (if a breathing tube was used), drowsiness, dizziness, shivering, or minor discomfort at an IV or block site. Dr. Péloquin takes steps to minimize these (e.g., using anti-nausea medication). More serious side effects are uncommon but will be discussed if relevant to your specific situation.
Hôpital Charles-Le Moyne, Anesthésiologie
3120 boul Taschereau
Greenfield Park, QC J4V 2H1
Phone: (450) 466-5000
The facility is wheelchair accessible.
Dr. Péloquin 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=16605