Dr. Gerald Boyles, M.D.

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• Anesthetic management for cesarean section of a patient with Charcot-Marie-Tooth

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Get to know Anesthesiologist Dr. Gerald Boyles, who serves patients in Elk City, Oklahoma.

A skilled anesthesiologist, Dr. Boyles is affiliated with Western Oklahoma Anesthesia Consultants, located in Elk City, Oklahoma. He can also be found on staff at Mercy Hospital Ada.

Pertaining to his educational pursuits, he attended medical school and completed his residency in anesthesiology at the University of Arkansas for Medical Science.

As a testament to his success, the doctor is board-certified in anesthesiology by the American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA). As the certifying body for anesthesiologists since 1938, the ABA is committed to partnering with physicians to advance lifelong learning and exceptional patient care. Its mission is to advance the highest standards of the practice of anesthesiology.

Anesthesiology is the medical specialty concerned with the total perioperative care of patients before, during, and after surgery. Anesthesiologists have a vast amount of responsibilities that include vigilant monitoring of the patient’s vital signs during surgery, managing acute pain, maintaining safety, and most importantly, acting as the patient’s advocate in the operating room.

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