Anesthesiology

Perioperative care and pain management - ensuring safe surgical journeys

3 Years MD Training
₹10-40L+ Salary Range
Critical Patient Safety

Specialty Overview

Anesthesiology is a critical medical specialty focused on the total perioperative care of patients before, during, and after surgery. Anesthesiologists are the guardians of patient safety in the operating room, managing pain, consciousness, and vital functions during surgical procedures.

This specialty combines pharmacology, physiology, and critical care medicine to ensure patients undergo surgery safely and comfortably. Anesthesiologists also play crucial roles in pain management, intensive care, and emergency medicine.

Patient Safety Guardian: Anesthesiologists are responsible for patient safety during the most vulnerable moments, making split-second decisions that can be life-saving.

Anesthesiology

Specialty Details

Training Duration

3 years MD Anesthesiology

Work Environment

Operating rooms, ICU, pain clinics

Key Skills

Airway management, pharmacology, critical care

Common Procedures

General anesthesia, regional blocks, pain management

Salary Insights

Starting Salary

₹10-15 lakhs/year

Fresh MD Anesthesiology graduates

Mid-Career

₹20-35 lakhs/year

Experienced anesthesiologists with subspecialty

Senior Level

₹40+ lakhs/year

Senior consultants and pain specialists

Career Opportunities

Operating Room Anesthesiologist

Provide anesthesia for surgical procedures

Critical Care Specialist

Manage critically ill patients in ICU settings

Pain Management Specialist

Specialize in chronic pain treatment and management

Academic Anesthesiology

Teaching and research in medical institutions

Anesthesia Research

Research in anesthetic drugs and techniques

Department Leadership

Head anesthesia departments in hospitals