Post by UCLA Health Medically Speaking

Curious what anesthesiology really involves beyond putting patients to sleep? In this clip from Medically Speaking with Eve Glazier MD MBA, she asks her guest to explain it in clear terms. Prince Neelankavil, MD, a professor of anesthesiology at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and associate vice chair of clinical operations, shares that patients simply don’t want to feel anything during surgery. He opens up about why he sees himself as the primary care doctor for patients in the operating room. It’s a thoughtful perspective that gives new meaning to the role. 🎙️ Listen to our podcast: https://lnkd.in/guN5xDeN Video Description: Dr. Eve Glazier talks with J. Prince Neelankavil, MD, about what anesthesiology really means and how anesthesiologists serve as primary care doctors for patients in the operating room.

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