Milwaukee, Wisconsin is home to 314 practicing anesthesiologists who have offices in 1 county and 20 zip codes, including zip codes 53226, 53215, 53211, 53210, 53227, 53201, 53233, 53209, 53295, 53222, 53221, 53202, 53235, 53213, 53208, 53220, 53225, 53223, 53218, and 53217.

According to 2005 Census estimates, Milwaukee has a population of 578,887, which gives it a specialist to resident ratio of 1 anesthesiologist for every 1,843 residents.

Located adjacent to the Great Lakes, Wisconsin achieved statehood in 1848. Madison, the capital, is located in the south central part of the state, and Milwaukee, Wisconsin’s largest city, is home to a variety of cultural activities, including a world-renowned zoo, many museums, theaters, mansions, breweries, and parks. The Lakefront Festival of the Arts in June draws exhibitors from all over the country. Northern Wisconsin is a golfing, fishing and hunting paradise, and in winter, vacationers take part in snowmobiling and cross-country skiing. This area is also rich with Native American history and culture. Known as America’s Dairyland, farming and agriculture is a major industry in Wisconsin.

According to 2005 Census estimates, Wisconsin has a population of 5,536,201. Of this population, 1,266,074 are under the age of 18 and 719,835 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.