About
Dr. Quentin Gobert is a dedicated Anesthesiologist focused on providing safe and effective anesthesia care for surgical and medical procedures. Practicing primarily at facilities in Montréal, QC, he contributes to the surgical and procedural teams, ensuring optimal patient safety and comfort. He adheres to the high standards set by the Collège des médecins du Québec (CMQ) and is committed to delivering comprehensive anesthesiology services with calm professionalism.
Dr. Gobert graduated with a Medical Degree in 2014 and holds specialty certification in Anesthesiology issued on January 17, 2014. He completed extensive postgraduate medical training in Anesthesiology, including rotations in various subspecialties, ensuring a broad and in-depth expertise in perioperative care.
His clinical philosophy is centered on creating a calm and reassuring environment for his patients. He is deeply committed to patient safety and strives to provide individualized care tailored to each patient’s needs. Fluent in French, Dr. Gobert communicates clearly and compassionately with his patients, helping them feel at ease before, during, and after procedures.
- Airway Management Expertise: Skilled management of the patient's airway, including intubation (placing a breathing tube) when necessary, ensuring adequate oxygenation and ventilation.
- Fluid and Blood Product Management: Administering intravenous fluids and blood products as needed during procedures to maintain hemodynamic stability.
- 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).
- Procedural Sedation (Outside OR): Administering sedation and monitoring for procedures performed outside the main operating rooms, such as in endoscopy suites or radiology.
- 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. Gobert (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. Gobert primarily practices at Hôpital Saint Mary, located in the Côte-des-Neiges Central (UdeM area) neighborhood of Montréal. The hospital is conveniently situated near the Université de Montréal and St. Mary's Hospital Center, making it accessible for patients from various parts of the city. The facility can be reached via the Société de transport de Montréal (STM), including Métro and bus services. The hospital campus is wheelchair accessible. Parking is available at the facility, providing easy access for patients arriving by car.
- How is payment handled for anesthesia care with Dr. Gobert? Is it covered by Régie de l'assurance maladie du Québec (RAMQ)?
- In QC, medically necessary anesthesia services provided by specialists like Dr. Gobert 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. Gobert 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. Gobert from the team covering your procedure.
- Is anesthesia safe?
- Modern anesthesia, administered by trained Anesthesiologists like Dr. Gobert 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.
- 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. Gobert. 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 Saint Mary
3830 av Lacombe
Montréal, QC H3T 1M5
Phone: (514) 345-3511
The facility is wheelchair accessible.
Dr. Gobert 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=14047