About
With expertise in Anesthesiology, Dr. Suzanne Cinq-Mars ensures patients receive appropriate anesthetic management tailored to their needs. Practicing primarily at facilities in Amos, QC, she contributes to the surgical and procedural teams, always prioritizing patient safety and comfort. She adheres strictly to the standards set by the Collège des médecins du Québec (CMQ), providing comprehensive care in Anesthesiology. Her focus is on creating a calm and reassuring environment for all patients requiring anesthesia for surgical or medical procedures.
Dr. Cinq-Mars graduated with a Medical Degree in 1987 and holds a specialty certification in Anesthesiology issued on July 1, 1987. She completed extensive post-graduate medical training in Anesthesiology, ensuring her expertise encompasses the latest practices and techniques in the field. Her certifications reflect her commitment to maintaining high standards of professional competence and patient care.
Her clinical philosophy centers on compassion, safety, and clear communication. She is dedicated to providing a calm and reassuring experience for her patients in Amos, emphasizing patient safety at every step. Fluently speaking French, Dr. Cinq-Mars is able to communicate effectively with a diverse patient population, ensuring understanding and comfort throughout the perioperative process.
- 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).
- 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.
- Anesthesia for Outpatient/Ambulatory Surgery: Providing safe and effective anesthesia tailored for procedures where patients are expected to go home the same day.
- Management of Anesthetic Emergencies: Rapid diagnosis and treatment of critical events or complications that may arise during anesthesia.
- Fluid and Blood Product Management: Administering intravenous fluids and blood products as needed during procedures to maintain hemodynamic stability.
Note: This list outlines typical areas of anesthetic practice. The specific anesthetic plan for your procedure will be determined by Dr. Cinq-Mars (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. Cinq-Mars primarily practices at the CISSS de l'Abitibi-Témiscamingue-Amos facility, conveniently located near central Amos. The location is accessible via local public transit, making it easy for patients to reach for preoperative assessments or procedures. The surrounding area features points of interest such as the Amos Hospital and nearby clinics, ensuring comprehensive healthcare access. The facility is wheelchair accessible. Parking is available at the facility.
- How is payment handled for anesthesia care with Dr. Cinq-Mars? Is it covered by Régie de l'assurance maladie du Québec (RAMQ)?
- In QC, medically necessary anesthesia services provided by specialists like Dr. Cinq-Mars 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. Cinq-Mars 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. Cinq-Mars from the team covering your procedure.
- What are the main types of anesthesia you might use?
- Dr. Cinq-Mars 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.
- Do Anesthesiologists only work in the operating room?
- While the OR is central, Anesthesiologists like Dr. Cinq-Mars often work in other areas too, including:
- Labour and delivery suites (providing epidurals)
- Intensive Care Units (managing critically ill patients)
- Pre-operative assessment clinics
- Pain clinics (treating chronic pain)
- Procedure rooms (e.g., endoscopy, radiology, cardiology)
Her specific areas of practice will depend on her training and hospital or clinic roles.
- 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. Cinq-Mars. 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.
CISSS de l'Abitibi-Témiscamingue-Amos
622 4e Rue O
Amos, QC J9T 2S2
Phone: (819) 732-3341
The facility is wheelchair accessible.
Dr. Cinq-Mars 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=87101