Compare 1 anesthesiologists in Chester, SC. Check ratings, insurance, and availability.
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Chester has 1 anesthesiologists. The most common credential is MD (100%). 100% are currently accepting new patients.
Nearby hospitals include MUSC Health University Medical Center, Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital, and Prisma Health Richland Hospital. Local training programs run through Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine and University of South Carolina School of Medicine - Columbia.
Before surgery, the anesthesiologist will review your health history, discuss the anesthesia plan, and answer your questions. On the day of surgery, they will start an IV and administer medications. You will fall asleep within seconds with general anesthesia. During the procedure, the anesthesiologist monitors you continuously. Afterward, they manage your pain and supervise your recovery until you are stable.
You will see an anesthesiologist when you are scheduled for surgery or a procedure requiring anesthesia. A pre-operative consultation may happen days before (for complex cases) or the day of surgery. You may also see an anesthesiologist for chronic pain management, labor epidurals, or if you are admitted to an ICU managed by anesthesiologist-intensivists.
Anesthesia (per hour): $500-1,500 · Epidural (labor): $1,000-3,000 · Nerve block: $500-2,000 · Pre-op consultation: $100-300
Chester, SC has 1 licensed anesthesiologists. 100% are currently accepting new patients, so finding an available provider should be straightforward.
Yes. 100% of anesthesiologists in Chester, SC are currently accepting new patients. You can filter your search on FindClarity to show only providers who are taking new patients.
Anesthesia charges range from $500 to $1,500 per hour. A labor epidural costs $1,000 to $3,000. A nerve block runs $500 to $2,000. Actual costs in Chester, SC depend on the provider and your insurance plan. Anesthesia is billed by time units. Longer surgeries cost more. Under the No Surprises Act, you cannot be balance-billed by out-of-network anesthesiologists at in-network facilities. Review your surgical estimate for anesthesia charges.
Look for a board-certified provider who accepts your insurance and practices near you. Chester, SC has 1 anesthesiologists. Reading patient reviews and checking hospital affiliations can help narrow your choice. FindClarity lets you compare providers by credentials, insurance, and location.
Some anesthesiologists in Chester, SC accept Healthy Connections, the state's Medicaid program. Medicaid covers anesthesia services as part of surgical care in all states. No additional authorization is needed beyond surgical approval. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm Healthy Connections participation before scheduling.
You see an anesthesiologist when you are scheduled for surgery or a procedure requiring anesthesia. Pre-operative consultations may occur days before or the morning of surgery. There are no recurring visits unless the anesthesiologist also manages chronic pain. With 1 anesthesiologists in Chester, SC, you can search on FindClarity to find a provider who fits your schedule.
Anesthesiologists in the area may have trained at Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine, University of South Carolina School of Medicine - Columbia, and University of South Carolina School of Medicine - Greenville. Graduates of local programs often stay in the area to practice.
Anesthesia services are covered as part of your surgical benefits. The anesthesiologist may bill separately from the surgeon and hospital. Under the No Surprises Act, you are protected from surprise out-of-network anesthesia bills at in-network facilities. Anesthesia is billed by time (per unit), so longer surgeries cost more. Pre-operative consultations may have a separate copay.