About
With expertise in Anesthesiology, Dr. Marie-Eve Bélanger ensures patients receive appropriate anesthetic management tailored to their needs. Practicing primarily at facilities in Montréal, QC, she contributes to the surgical and procedural teams, adhering to the standards set by the Collège des médecins du Québec (CMQ). Her role involves providing comprehensive care in Anesthesiology, focusing on patient safety, comfort, and optimal outcomes during medical procedures.
Dr. Bélanger graduated with a Medical Degree in 2016 and holds a specialty certification in Anesthesiology issued August 1, 2016. She completed extensive post-graduate medical training in Anesthesiology, gaining a broad foundation in perioperative medicine, pain management, and airway techniques. Her certifications reflect her commitment to maintaining high standards of practice and ongoing medical education.
Her clinical philosophy emphasizes clear and educational communication, prioritizing patient safety and comfort throughout the perioperative period. She is committed to delivering evidence-based anesthetic care within Montréal, speaking fluent French to facilitate effective communication with her patients. Dr. Bélanger strives to create a reassuring environment, ensuring each patient understands their anesthesia plan and feels confident in their care.
- 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.
- 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.
- Airway Management Expertise: Skilled management of the patient's airway, including intubation (placing a breathing tube) when necessary, ensuring adequate oxygenation and ventilation.
- 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. Bélanger (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. Bélanger primarily practices at the Hopital Maisonneuve-Rosemont in Montréal, located near the central Montréal neighborhood of Little Italy. The hospital is easily accessible via the Société de transport de Montréal (STM), including Métro and bus services. The facility is wheelchair accessible. Parking is available at the facility.
- How is payment handled for anesthesia care with Dr. Bélanger? Is it covered by Régie de l'assurance maladie du Québec (RAMQ)?
- In QC, medically necessary anesthesia services provided by specialists like Dr. Bélanger 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. Bélanger 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. Bélanger from the team covering your procedure.
- How do my existing health conditions (e.g., heart problems, asthma, sleep apnea) affect anesthesia?
- Existing health conditions are a key part of the pre-anesthetic assessment. Dr. Bélanger needs to know about all conditions like heart disease, lung problems (asthma, COPD, sleep apnea), diabetes, kidney disease, etc. This information allows her to choose the safest anesthetic drugs and techniques, anticipate potential issues, and optimize monitoring during your procedure. For example, adjustments might be made for sleep apnea or specific cardiac monitoring used for heart conditions.
- How will my pain be managed after the procedure?
- Effective pain management is a priority. Depending on the procedure, Dr. Bélanger may use strategies like regional nerve blocks placed before or during surgery for prolonged numbness, patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) pumps, epidural infusions, or a combination of different types of pain medications (multimodal analgesia). The goal is to keep you comfortable to aid recovery and mobility. This plan is often coordinated with the surgical team.
- 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. Bélanger (or a colleague providing your care that day) may happen just before the procedure starts. In either case, your questions will be answered.
Hopital Maisonneuve-Rosemont, Anesthésiologie
5415 Boul de l'Assomption
Montréal, QC H1T 2M4
Phone: (514) 252-3400
The facility is wheelchair accessible.
Dr. Bélanger 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=16687