Dr. Jennifer Audrey Chow – Anesthesiologist | Ottawa, ON

With expertise in Anesthesiology, Dr. Jennifer Audrey Chow ensures patients receive appropriate anesthetic management tailored to their needs. Practicing primarily at facilities in Ottawa, ON, she contributes to the surgical and procedural teams, providing comprehensive care in Anesthesiology. She adheres to the standards and guidelines set by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO), maintaining the highest level of professionalism and patient safety.

Dr. Chow graduated with a Medical Degree from Queen's University in 2004 and has been practicing as a specialist in Anesthesiology since 2009. She is certified by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, reflecting her commitment to ongoing professional development and excellence in her field.

Her clinical philosophy emphasizes patient safety, comfort, and individualized care. Fluent in English and French, Dr. Chow is dedicated to communicating effectively with her diverse patient population and ensuring a professional, compassionate approach in every aspect of her practice in Ottawa.

• 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.
• Management of Anesthetic Emergencies: Rapid diagnosis and treatment of critical events or complications that may arise during anesthesia.
• 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.
• 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).
• Procedural Sedation (Outside OR): Administering sedation and monitoring for procedures performed outside the main operating rooms, such as in endoscopy suites or radiology.

Note: This list outlines typical areas of anesthetic practice. The specific anesthetic plan for your procedure will be determined by Dr. Chow (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 College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO).

Dr. Chow primarily practices at the Children's Hospital, London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) in Ottawa, located in the Overbrook, Castle Heights, and Vanier South neighborhoods. The facility is near the Centretown Business Area and Lansdowne Park, including TD Place Stadium and Arena. Patients can access the hospital via OC Transpo, including the O-Train LRT and bus services. The hospital is wheelchair accessible. Parking is available at the facility.

How is payment handled for anesthesia care with Dr. Chow? Is it covered by Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP)?

In ON, medically necessary anesthesia services provided by specialists like Dr. Chow during provincially insured surgical or medical procedures are typically covered by Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP). 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 Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) for specific circumstances.

Can I directly request Dr. Chow 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. Chow from the team covering your procedure.

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. Chow. 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.

Children's Hospital, LHSC
Room E4-211, 713 Montreal Road, Paediatric Emergency Department
Ottawa, ON K1K 0T2

Phone: (613) 746-4621 | Fax: (613) 748-4914

The facility is wheelchair accessible.

Dr. Chow is a licensed physician regulated by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO) under the Medicine Act, 1991 in ON. Anesthesia services are typically arranged through the hospital or clinic where your procedure is scheduled.

Verify registration with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO): https://doctors.cpso.on.ca/DoctorDetails/Chow-Jennifer-Audrey/0210797-81163