William Phillips, MD

Critical Care Medicine Anesthesiologist

Dr. William Phillips is a Critical Care Medicine Anesthesiologist in Cleveland, OH with special training and skill in managing anesthesia care for critical care patients of all ages. As a Critical Care Medicine Anesthesiologist, William Phillips, MD performs anesthesia care in an intensive care unit or other emergency care department. Critical Care Medicine Anesthesiology is administration of anesthesia to critically ill or injured patients during surgery. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Critical Care Medicine Anesthesiologists include heart disease, gall bladder infection, appendicitis, cirrhosis, cancer, and major trauma. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Critical Care Medicine Anesthesiologists include cardiac surgery, cholecystectomy, colectomy, appendectomy, and organ transplantation.

An anesthesiologist, who specializes in critical care medicine diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.