Anesthesiologist in Tbilisi
Tbilisi has 13 anesthesiologists, all at Todua Clinic.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does an anesthesiologist do
An anesthesiologist manages pain and consciousness during surgical procedures and intensive care. Pre-operatively: patient assessment, allergy review, anesthesia type selection. Intra-operatively: vital sign monitoring, anesthetic administration, airway management. Post-operatively: pain control, recovery room monitoring.
Anesthesiologists in Tbilisi
Tbilisi has 13 anesthesiologists, all based at Todua Clinic — Georgia's largest hospital (177 affiliated doctors). Every surgical team includes a dedicated anesthesiologist automatically assigned when surgery is booked.
Universal Healthcare Program
Anesthesia is included in surgical procedure coverage under the UHP. Emergency, elective, and oncological surgeries all include anesthesia in the covered costs.
Types of anesthesia
General (total body anesthesia) — most common for major surgery. Regional (epidural, spinal) — lower body, obstetrics. Local — minor outpatient procedures. Type is selected by the anesthesiologist based on operation type, patient age, and comorbidities.