Dr. Suzanne Blaylock, M.D.

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Get to know Anesthesiologist Dr. Suzanne Blaylock, who serves patients in Sheffield, Alabama.

As a board-certified anesthesiologist, Dr. Blaylock can be found on staff within the Department of Anesthesiology at Helen Keller Hospital in Sheffield, Alabama. 

Helen Keller Hospital is a 185-bed facility named after Helen Keller, the first lady of courage. It has proven to be dedicated and strong, a standing reminder of what a community can do when it comes together for a common goal. With a medical staff of more than 150 physicians and 1,000 employees, it is one of the largest employers in the county. 

Originally from a town just outside of Chattanooga, Dr. Blaylock started out as a nurse. After obtaining her Associate’s degree in Chattanooga, she relocated to Birmingham and worked at Carraway Hospital. She started working toward her bachelor’s degree when someone suggested the idea of a career in anesthesia. It wasn’t long before she realized that maybe medical school would better suit her. 

She earned her medical degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine. She then went on to complete her residency in anesthesiology at the University of Alabama Medical Center. 

Following her education, the doctor became 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. It encompasses anesthesia, intensive care medicine, critical emergency medicine, and pain medicine. Anesthesiologists have the primary responsibility of monitoring the patient’s vital signs during surgery. In addition to basic measurements such as pulse, blood pressure and temperature, anesthesiologists also measure the patient’s respiration.

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