San Luis Obispo, California is home to 28 practicing anesthesiologists who have offices in 1 county and 3 zip codes, including zip codes 93405, 93401, and 93406.

According to 2005 Census estimates, San Luis Obispo has a population of 43,509, which gives it a specialist to resident ratio of 1 anesthesiologist for every 1,553 residents.

California’s population is 36,142,137, and it is America’s third largest and most populous state. It also claims the highest and lowest altitudes in the lower 48 states. The lowest point in the country, Death Valley, is also home to the nation’s highest recorded temperature, 134 degrees. Tourists flock to this state for its many outdoor activities and attractions, including Universal Studios, Disneyland, Rodeo Drive shopping, the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, wine country tours, and California’s numerous beaches and parks. Los Angeles is the nation’s second largest city, but California’s capital is Sacramento. The giant sequoias in California’s forests are among the oldest living things in the world, and a redwood in the Redwood National Park is said to be the world’s tallest tree, at 365 feet. California achieved statehood in 1850, and was named the Golden State after the beginning of the Gold Rush in 1848.

According to 2005 Census estimates, California has a population of 36,132,147. Of this population, 9,308,563 are under the age of 18 and 3,827,038 are at or above the age of 65.

Description

Anesthesiology is the practice of blocking pain, discomfort or distress during surgery or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. An anesthesiologist is specially trained to plan, monitor and administer pain relief before and during an operation, and assess the patient’s condition and recovery afterwards. This specialist consults with patients for pain management, such as cancer patients, and those with critical illnesses or severe injuries.

Diseases / Illnesses Treated

Physicians in this specialty treat patients suffering from numerous diseases and illnesses, but some of the most common are anesthesia awareness and malignant hyperthermia (mh).

Procedures Performed

Once properly diagnosed, practitioners can perform numerous procedures on patients including relaxation, homeostasis, and analgesia.

Tests Performed

To diagnose patients with possible illnesses and diseases, specialists will often perform one of many tests including  halothane caffeine contracture test.