ICU-level care for patients needing close monitoring after surgery or trauma.
These specialists are typically consulted in-hospital when a patient experiences:
You may also meet with a surgical critical care provider before surgery if you're considered high-risk.
Q1: What does a surgical critical care specialist do?
A1: These are highly trained surgeons who provide intensive care to patients after major surgery, trauma, or during life-threatening complications. They often work in ICUs and emergency departments.
Q2: Do I need a referral to see a surgical critical care doctor?
A2: Typically, these specialists are consulted during a hospital stay—especially after trauma or a high-risk operation. However, follow-ups can occur at outpatient clinics like BASS if needed.
Q3: How is surgical critical care different from regular surgery?
A3: While general surgeons focus on the procedure itself, surgical critical care specialists manage the immediate post-op period in the ICU—monitoring organs, responding to emergencies, and managing complex recovery needs.
BASS surgeons bring their advanced training in critical care and general surgery to both outpatient and hospital settings. Our team collaborates closely with ICU and trauma units at top Bay Area hospitals to ensure 24/7 expert coverage for critically ill surgical patients. Many of our surgeons also see patients at BASS offices for pre- and post-op follow-up, ensuring continuity of care across every stage of recovery.