About
With expertise in Anesthesiology, Dr. Micheline Nguyen ensures patients receive appropriate anesthetic management tailored to their needs. Practicing primarily at facilities in Laval, QC, she contributes to the surgical and procedural teams, adhering strictly to the standards set by the Collège des médecins du Québec (CMQ). Dr. Nguyen provides comprehensive care in Anesthesiology, focusing on optimizing patient safety and comfort during medical procedures.
She graduated with a Medical Degree in 2010 and has been practicing as a specialist in Anesthesiology for over 14 years. Dr. Nguyen completed extensive post-graduate medical training in Anesthesiology, acquiring certifications that underscore her expertise and commitment to high-quality patient care.
Her clinical philosophy emphasizes clear and educational communication, ensuring patients are well-informed about their anesthesia care. She is dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of safety in Laval and speaks fluent French, facilitating effective communication with her diverse patient population.
- 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.
- Anesthesia for Outpatient/Ambulatory Surgery: Providing safe and effective anesthesia tailored for procedures where patients are expected to go home the same day.
- 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.
Note: This list outlines typical areas of anesthetic practice. The specific anesthetic plan for your procedure will be determined by Dr. Nguyen (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. Nguyen primarily practices at the Cité de la Santé de Laval, Département d'anesthésiologie, situated in the Chomedey North neighborhood of Laval. The facility is conveniently located near Cinémas Guzzo and Place Bell (Arena/Theatre), with easy access via the Société de transport de Laval (STL). The facility is wheelchair accessible. Parking is available at the facility.
- How is payment handled for anesthesia care with Dr. Nguyen? Is it covered by Régie de l'assurance maladie du Québec (RAMQ)?
- In QC, medically necessary anesthesia services provided by specialists like Dr. Nguyen 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. Nguyen 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. Nguyen from the team covering your procedure.
- What if I have allergies or previous bad reactions to anesthesia?
- It is absolutely crucial to inform Dr. Nguyen during your pre-anesthetic assessment about any known allergies (to medications, latex, food, etc.) and any previous experiences (good or bad) with anesthesia or sedation. This information helps tailor a safe plan and avoid agents you may react to.
- Is anesthesia safe?
- Modern anesthesia, administered by trained Anesthesiologists like Dr. Nguyen 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.
Cité de la Santé de Laval, Département d'anesthésiologie
1755 boul René-Laennec
Laval, QC H7M 3L9
Phone: (450) 668-1010
The facility is wheelchair accessible.
Dr. Nguyen 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=10227