Welcome to ANESTHESIA FOR THE VIPs (Very Important Patients) Most doctors have, at some point, been called upon to care for a VIP patient. Taking care of VIP however, may happen more often to anesthesiologists, given the terror of the general public at the prospect of “going under”. The rich or celebrity client is no different and, from their perspective, they may request “special” treatment, as a strategy to enhance their chances of coming off from the anesthesia. However, medical professionals may be often held to higher standards when caring for VIP patients, as the stakes may be higher and the potential for public scrutiny is greater. When I say - celebrity patient. Who comes to mind? Singers, Actors, Top Athletes, influencers? So: what an anesthesiologist can do in this case? What is the best anesthesia for a VIP Who is the best anesthesiologist for a VIP Should celebrities be treated differently? Watch until the end to find out who I would choose as my anesthesiologist?