About
With expertise in Anesthesiology, Dr. Mahmoud Kerouch ensures patients receive appropriate anesthetic management tailored to their needs. Practicing primarily at facilities in Montréal, QC, he contributes to the surgical and procedural teams, adhering to the standards set by the Collège des médecins du Québec (CMQ). Dr. Kerouch provides comprehensive care in Anesthesiology, focusing on patient safety and comfort throughout perioperative and procedural settings.
He graduated with a Medical Degree in 2019 and holds a specialty certification in Anesthesiology issued July 1, 2019, after completing extensive post-graduate medical training in the field. His education emphasizes a rigorous understanding of anesthetic techniques, patient management, and safety protocols essential for high-quality perioperative care.
Dr. Kerouch’s clinical philosophy centers on professionalism, patient-centered care, and safety. Fluent in French, he is committed to clear communication and ensuring that every patient’s experience is as comfortable and safe as possible within Montréal’s healthcare environment.
- 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.
- 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.
- Intraoperative Monitoring: Continuous monitoring of vital signs (heart rate, blood pressure, oxygen levels, breathing) and anesthetic depth throughout the procedure to ensure patient safety.
- Procedural Sedation (Outside OR): Administering sedation and monitoring for procedures performed outside the main operating rooms, such as in endoscopy suites or radiology.
- 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).
Note: This list outlines typical areas of anesthetic practice. The specific anesthetic plan for your procedure will be determined by Dr. Kerouch (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. Kerouch primarily practices at the Hôpital du Sacré-Coeur de Montréal, situated in the Cartierville North neighborhood of Montréal. The hospital is conveniently located near the Université de Montréal and is easily accessible via the Société de transport de Montréal (STM), including Métro and bus routes. The facility is wheelchair accessible. Parking is available at the facility.
- How is payment handled for anesthesia care with Dr. Kerouch? Is it covered by Régie de l'assurance maladie du Québec (RAMQ)?
- In QC, medically necessary anesthesia services provided by specialists like Dr. Kerouch 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. Kerouch 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. Kerouch 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. Kerouch. 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.
Hôpital du Sacré-Coeur de Montréal
5400 boul Gouin O
Montréal, QC H4J 1C5
Phone: (514) 338-2222
The facility is wheelchair accessible.
Dr. Kerouch 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=19301