Dr. John Sauter, MD

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Get to know Anesthesiologist Dr. John Sauter, who serves patients in Wynnewood, Pennsylvania.

Well-versed in the field of anesthesiologist, Dr. Sauter is affiliated with Lankenau Medical Center in Wynnewood, Pennsylvania.

Lankenau Medical Center is a 331-bed tertiary care, teaching hospital, and research institute in Wynnewood, Lower Merion Township, Pennsylvania. Part of Main Line Health since 1985, the Center has been devoted to the health and well-being of the community since 1860, with a founding mission to serve all those in need. Its continued dedication to service, compassionate patient care, and superior clinical programs make Lankenau a preferred destination for care by people throughout and far beyond the Philadelphia region.

In regards to his educational background, Dr. Sauter earned his medical degree from the Temple University School of Medicine. He then went on to complete his internship, residency and fellowship at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.

Following his training, the doctor attained board certification in anesthesiology through 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, they measure the patient’s respiration.

On a more personal note, Dr. Sauter is fluent in English, Spanish and French.

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