Anna Sylwestrowicz, Anesthesiologist
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Anna Sylwestrowicz

Anesthesiologist

2770 Thorpe Place Victoria British Columbia, V8R 2W4
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Dr. Anna Sylwestrowicz is an anesthesiologist practicing in Victoria, British Columbia. Dr. Sylwestrowicz ensures the safety of patients who are about to undergo surgery. Anestesiologists specialize in general anesthesia, which will (put the patient to sleep), sedation, which will calm the patient or make him or her unaware of the situation, and regional anesthesia, which just numbs a specific part of the body. As an anesthesiologist, Dr. Sylwestrowicz also might help manage pain after an operation.

Education and Training

Undergratuate Degree With Honors in Physical and Organic Chemistry at the University of Winnipeg

MD at University of Manitoba

Board Certification

Board Certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 29 years of experience

Areas of expertise and specialization

Assistant Clinical ProfessorStaff AnesthesiologistThoracic AnesthesiaTraumaVascular Anesthesia

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Clinical Assistant Professor at the Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics at the University of British Columbia -

Awards

  • 2nd Prize UBC 25th Annual Resident Competition- 1996   
  • J.A. McConnell Memorial Prize for Academic Achievement- 1996   
  • Gold Epidural Award from the British Columbia Women's Hospital- 1996   
  • Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada Award for Purification and Photoinactivation of Acetylcholinesterase Enzyme   
  • Chemistry Faculty Scholarship for Highest Academic Standing in Organic Chemistry from the University of Winnipeg- 1986   
  • Academic Proficiency Scholarship (Full Tuition Entrance Scholarship) from the University of Winnipeg   
  • Golden Epidural Needle Award from British Columbia Women's Hospital- 1994   
  • Second Prize in the University of British Columbia's 25th Annual Residents Competition- 1996   

Internships

  • University of Manitoba, Rotating Internship at Greater Victoria Hospital Society 1991-1992

Fellowships

  • Clinical Trauma

Professional Society Memberships

  • Vancouver Medical Association, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, The BC Pediatric Society, Canadian Anesthesiologists' Society, BC Anesthesiologists Society, The Canadian Medical Protective Association, British Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons, Victoria Medical Society, American Society of Laser Medicine and Surgery, ongoing CME Prevention, Wellness and Aesthetic Me

Articles and Publications

  • Book
  • Published Report on the Underutilization of the Souris Hospital as a Regional Referral Center for Surgical Procedures
  • Published Article on Cardiovascular Collapse During Spinal Anesthesia for Cesarean Secton Submitted to Anesthesia Journal- 1996
  • Editor of the Anesthesia News Newsletter 1995-1996

What do you attribute your success to?

  • Lots of drive, ambition and hard work, especially as a female physician in a male dominated field. Her hope is to inspire other women in the field of medicine.

Hobbies / Sports

  • Running, Cycling, Water Sports, Fitness, Reading, Traveling, Her Children

Favorite professional publications

  • Canadian Journal of Anesthesia

Anna Sylwestrowicz's Practice location

2770 Thorpe Place -
Victoria, British Columbia V8R 2W4
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