Anesthesiologists (pronounced ăn’ĕs-thē’zē-ŏl’ō-jĭsts) are medical doctors who specialize in anesthesiology. Anesthesiology (pronounced ăn’ĕs-thē’zē-ŏl’ō-jē) is the study and use of medicines or combinations of medicines to produce a partial or complete loss of sensation and/or consciousness in patients.

An anesthesiologist is a physician trained in pre-operative medicine. He makes sure that the surgical patients experience pain relief during surgery. Anesthesiologists are part of the surgical team and monitor the surgical patient’s vital signs during surgery. They are also involved in pre-operative consultations and the post surgery recovery processes. There are three different type of anesthesia: local, general and regional. Anesthesiologists may also help patients with recurring chronic pain conditions. They go through rigorous education and training before they are allowed to be board certified anesthesiologists. Listed below you will find local anesthesiologists around Tacoma that can give you more information and answer all your questions.

Colorectal surgeons, also called colon and rectal surgeons or proctologists, are physicians who specialize in the medical and surgical treatment of conditions that affect the lower digestive tract (i.e., the large intestine). Colorectal surgeons undergo extensive education and advanced training.

Orthopedic surgeons restore functions through surgery, due to disease and injury, to the ligaments, tendons, joints, bones, nerves and muscles but also use physical, medical and rehabilitative methods when necessary. They often work with other physicians, especially rheumatologists. Many orthopedic surgeons are involved in research work. There are many different orthopedics specializations including foot and ankle orthopedics, orthopedic sports medicine, pediatric orthopedics, adult reconstructive orthopedics, musculoskeletal oncology, orthopedic spine surgery, hand surgery and orthopedic trauma. Listed below you will find experienced orthopedic surgeons around Tacoma that understand what you need.

General surgeons are doctors who evaluate the need for surgery and are qualified to operate on the following areas: abdomen, alimentary tract, soft tissue, endocrine system, head, and neck. Additionally, these individuals may perform burn trauma, oncology, and vascular surgeries but do not take part in complicated operations, which consist of operating on heart and brain. A surgical diagnosis requires pre-operative, operative and post-operative care for surgical patients. General surgeons often choose a specialty. They need to go through surgical residency programs that generally last five years and must also take licensing examinations and earn board certification in their areas of specialization. Listed below you will find qualified general surgeons around Tacoma that can give you more information and answer all your questions.