About
Dr. Marcelo Lannes, a respected Anesthesiologist, is committed to the highest standards of perioperative care and pain management. Practicing primarily at facilities in Montréal, QC, he contributes to the surgical and procedural teams, ensuring patient safety and comfort throughout the anesthesia process. His practice adheres strictly to the standards set by the Collège des médecins du Québec (CMQ). Dr. Lannes’s role involves comprehensive preoperative assessments, intraoperative management, and postoperative care, with a focus on optimizing patient outcomes across diverse medical procedures.
He completed his medical degree in 1999 and holds specialty certification in Anesthesiology, issued on April 6, 1999, after extensive post-graduate medical training in the field. His certifications include advanced training in airway management, pain control, and critical care medicine, reflecting his commitment to ongoing professional development and excellence in anesthetic practice.
Dr. Lannes’s clinical philosophy emphasizes clear and educational communication, patient safety, and individualized care. He speaks fluent French and is dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based anesthesia services for patients requiring surgical or medical procedures in Montréal. His approach ensures that patients are well-informed and comfortable before, during, and after their procedures.
- Fluid and Blood Product Management: Administering intravenous fluids and blood products as needed during procedures to maintain hemodynamic stability.
- Procedural Sedation (Outside OR): Administering sedation and monitoring for procedures performed outside the main operating rooms, such as in endoscopy suites or radiology.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Note: This list outlines typical areas of anesthetic practice. The specific anesthetic plan for your procedure will be determined by Dr. Lannes (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. Lannes primarily practices at the Montreal Neurological Hospital, Département d'anesthésie, located in the Ville-Marie West (McGill Ghetto, Golden Square Mile East) neighborhood of Montréal. The facility is conveniently accessible near Parc Lafontaine Access and the Ritz-Carlton Hotel. Patients can reach the hospital easily via the Société de transport de Montréal (STM), including Métro and Bus routes. The hospital is wheelchair accessible. Parking is available at the facility.
- How is payment handled for anesthesia care with Dr. Lannes? Is it covered by Régie de l'assurance maladie du Québec (RAMQ)?
- In QC, medically necessary anesthesia services provided by specialists like Dr. Lannes 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. Lannes 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. Lannes from the team covering your procedure.
- Is anesthesia safe?
- Modern anesthesia, administered by trained Anesthesiologists like Dr. Lannes 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.
Montreal Neurological Hospital, Département d'anesthésie
3801 rue University
Montréal, QC H3A 2B4
Phone: (514) 398-1971
The facility is wheelchair accessible.
Dr. Lannes 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=99032