Dr Samantha Howard

QLD - Brisbane Specialist Anaesthetist (FANZCA, PhD)

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Dr Samantha Howard is a Specialist Anaesthetist who will be working with your surgeon for your upcoming procedure.

About Dr Howard
As an Anaesthetist, Dr Samantha Howard is a medical specialist who helps you through your operation. Dr Howard is an Australian doctor who is officially recognised as a consultant in the specialty of anaesthesia. Dr Howard is also a Fellow of the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists.

Dr Samantha Howard has extensive experience across a wide range of surgical specialties and patient groups.

She has significant experience in head and neck surgery, including ENT and maxillofacial surgery. She also provides anaesthesia for advanced cosmetic and reconstructive procedures, as well as orthopaedic surgery, general surgery, urology, gynaecological surgery, ophthalmic procedures, and robotic surgery. She has extensive experience in paediatric anaesthesia, providing safe, calm and meticulous care for children across diverse surgical settings.

Dr Howard is proficient in all major forms of anaesthesia, including general anaesthesia, regional anaesthesia and sedation, and is highly skilled in ultrasound-guided regional anaesthetic techniques, including upper and lower limb blocks, and trunk and abdominal wall blocks. She places a strong focus on patient comfort and recovery, incorporating evidence-based approaches to perioperative care and optimising pain management wherever possible.

Dr Howard is committed to delivering consistently high-quality anaesthetic care, with a strong focus on patient safety, comfort, and an excellent perioperative experience.

What do you need to do?
Not all anaesthetics are the same. Therefore, to provide you with the safest and most effective anaesthetic, it is essential that Dr Howard has your full medical and surgical history. In order to assist with this, Dr Howard requests that all patients complete the Pre-Op Questionnaire.

All feedback welcome
After your procedure Dr Howard would appreciate you taking just a few minutes to fill out the Patient Experience Survey. Your answers are completely anonymous and will help Dr Howard greatly in improving care for patients in the future.

If you would like to discuss any aspect of your anaesthetic or if you have any questions either prior to or after your operation, please do not hesitate to contact Dr Samantha Howard.