About
Dr. Marc André Blais is a dedicated Anesthesiologist focused on providing safe and effective anesthesia care for surgical and medical procedures. Practicing primarily at facilities in Longueuil, QC, he contributes to the surgical and procedural teams with a calm and reassuring approach. His practice adheres strictly to the standards set by the Collège des médecins du Québec (CMQ), ensuring the highest level of professional care. Dr. Blais's role is centered on patient safety, comfort, and well-being throughout the perioperative experience, serving patients requiring anesthesia for a wide range of surgical and medical interventions.
He graduated with a Medical Degree in 2015 and holds a specialty certification in Anesthesiology issued on July 1, 2015, after completing extensive postgraduate medical training in anesthesiology. His education includes rigorous training in anesthesia techniques, critical care, and pain management, equipping him with the expertise necessary to deliver comprehensive anesthetic care tailored to each patient's needs.
Dr. Blais's clinical philosophy emphasizes a calm and reassuring presence, prioritizing patient safety and comfort in Longueuil. He is fluent in French, enabling him to communicate effectively with a diverse patient population. His commitment is to ensure each patient feels informed, secure, and cared for throughout their procedural journey.
- Anesthesia for Outpatient/Ambulatory Surgery: Providing safe and effective anesthesia tailored for procedures where patients are expected to go home the same day.
- Fluid and Blood Product Management: Administering intravenous fluids and blood products as needed during procedures to maintain hemodynamic stability.
- 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.
- 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. Blais (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. Blais primarily practices at the Hôpital Charles-Le Moyne, CISSS Montérégie-Centre, located in the Greenfield Park neighborhood of Longueuil. The hospital is conveniently close to the historic Old Longueuil area and Place Charles-Le Moyne. Accessible via the Réseau de transport de Longueuil (RTL), the facility offers easy transportation options. The hospital is wheelchair accessible. Parking is available at the facility.
- How is payment handled for anesthesia care with Dr. Blais? Is it covered by Régie de l'assurance maladie du Québec (RAMQ)?
- In QC, medically necessary anesthesia services provided by specialists like Dr. Blais 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. Blais 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. Blais from the team covering your procedure.
- 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.
- Is anesthesia safe?
- Modern anesthesia, administered by trained Anesthesiologists like Dr. Blais using advanced monitoring, is very safe for most patients. While all medical procedures have some risk, serious complications from anesthesia are rare. Your individual risk depends on your health, the type of surgery, and the type of anesthesia used. This will be carefully assessed and discussed with you before your procedure.
- What are the main types of anesthesia you might use?
- Dr. Blais selects the safest and most appropriate anesthetic based on your health and the procedure. Options include:
- General Anesthesia: You'll be completely unconscious and unaware.
- Regional Anesthesia: A specific body part is numbed (e.g., spinal/epidural for lower body, nerve block for arm/leg). You might be awake or sedated.
- Monitored Anesthesia Care (MAC)/Sedation: Medication helps you relax and feel drowsy, often used with local anesthetic by the surgeon.
The choice will be discussed with you beforehand.
Hôpital Charles-Le Moyne, CISSS Montérégie-Centre
3120 boul Taschereau
Longueuil, QC J4V 2H1
Phone: (450) 466-5000
The facility is wheelchair accessible.
Dr. Blais 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=15237