About
As a skilled Anesthesiologist, Dr. Vitaly Kudish plays a crucial role in patient safety and comfort during the perioperative period. Practicing primarily at facilities in Montréal, QC, he contributes to the surgical and procedural teams, ensuring high standards of care in accordance with the regulations set forth by the Collège des médecins du Québec (CMQ). Dr. Kudish provides comprehensive care in Anesthesiology, focusing on optimizing patient outcomes and safety during surgical interventions.
Graduating with a Medical Degree in 1995, Dr. Kudish completed extensive postgraduate training in Anesthesiology, earning his specialty certification issued on September 26, 1995. His education includes rigorous clinical training and assessment, preparing him to manage all aspects of anesthetic care across diverse patient populations and procedures.
Dr. Kudish's clinical philosophy emphasizes professionalism, safety, and patient-centered care. He is committed to maintaining the highest standards of practice within Montréal and speaks fluent French, facilitating clear communication with his diverse patient base. His approach prioritizes meticulous planning, vigilant monitoring, and compassionate care to ensure each patient's comfort and safety throughout their procedure.
- 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.
- Fluid and Blood Product Management: Administering intravenous fluids and blood products as needed during procedures to maintain hemodynamic stability.
- 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.
- 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. Kudish (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. Kudish primarily practices at the Hôpital Général Juif - Sir M.B. Davis, Anesthésie, located in the central Montréal neighborhood. The facility is conveniently situated near Place Ville Marie and the Downtown Core, making it easily accessible via the Société de transport de Montréal (STM) network, including Métro and bus services. The hospital is wheelchair accessible. Parking is available at the facility.
- How is payment handled for anesthesia care with Dr. Kudish? Is it covered by Régie de l'assurance maladie du Québec (RAMQ)?
- In QC, medically necessary anesthesia services provided by specialists like Dr. Kudish 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. Kudish 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. Kudish from the team covering 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. Kudish. 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.
- How will my pain be managed after the procedure?
- Effective pain management is a priority. Depending on the procedure, Dr. Kudish 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.
- What's the difference between an Anesthesiologist and other anesthesia providers?
- In Canada, an Anesthesiologist is a medical doctor (MD) with extensive postgraduate specialty training (typically 5+ years after medical school) covering all aspects of anesthesia, critical care, and pain management. They lead the anesthesia care team. Other professionals, like respiratory therapists or specialized nurses, may assist under the direct supervision of the Anesthesiologist.
Hôpital Général Juif - Sir M.B. Davis, Anesthésie
3755 ch de la Côte-Sainte-Catherine
Montréal, QC H4X 1L2
Phone: (514) 340-8222
The facility is wheelchair accessible.
Dr. Kudish 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=95401