Matthew Bargas, MD
Pediatric Anesthesiologist

Pediatric Anesthesiologist An Anesthesiologist who specializes in Pediatric Anesthesiology provides anesthesia for neonates, infants, children and adolescents undergoing surgical, diagnostic or therapeutic procedures as well as appropriate pre- and post-operative care, advanced life support, and acute pain management.

Board Certified: American Board of Anesthesiology

Anesthesiologist An Anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance or restoration of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The Anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient’s condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the Anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems, diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries and direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation, and supervise post anesthesia recovery.

Board Certified: American Board of Anesthesiology

Pediatrician A physician specializing in Pediatrics is concerned with the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. The Pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.

Board Certified: American Board of Pediatrics

Bachelor of Arts

University of New Orleans, New Orleans, LA

1976 - 1977

Master of Science

University of New Orleans, New Orleans, LA

1978 - 1980

Doctor of Medicine

Tulane University of Louisiana, New Orleans, LA

1980 - 1984

Internship

Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, RI

1984 - 1985

Residency

Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, RI

1985 - 1987

Residency

Baylor College of Medicine (Houston), Houston, TX

1987 - 1989

Fellowship

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA

1990 - 1991