Dr. Thomas Fuchs-Buder, MD, PhD

Thomas Fuchs-Buder, MD, PhD is an anesthesiologist at University Hospital Nancy, Hopital de Brabois, and University of Lorraine in Vandoeuvre-les-Nancy, France and a leading figure in neuromuscular blockade and neuromuscular monitoring. He is appointed as Professor of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine.

Work in this area concentrates on residual neuromuscular blockade after anaesthesia, quantitative neuromuscular monitoring techniques and reversal agents including neostigmine and sugammadex.

An anesthesiologist is a medical doctor who manages anaesthesia and the physiological care of patients around surgery. The subspecialty work of Dr. Thomas Fuchs-Buder lies in neuromuscular blockade and neuromuscular monitoring.

Dr. Thomas Fuchs-Buder Professional Profile

• Full Name And Credentials: Thomas Fuchs-Buder, MD, PhD
• Specialty: Anesthesiology
• Subspecialty Focus: Neuromuscular blockade and neuromuscular monitoring
• Current Position: Professor of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine
• Institution: University Hospital Nancy, Hopital de Brabois, and University of Lorraine
• Location: Vandoeuvre-les-Nancy, France

Training And Board Certification Of Dr. Thomas Fuchs-Buder

The training record below is drawn from the institutional and society sources listed at the end of this profile.

• Medical Degree: MD, with specialist training in anaesthesiology and intensive care medicine
• Doctorate: Doctoral research in anaesthetic pharmacology
• Academic Appointment: Professor of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, University of Lorraine

What Dr. Thomas Fuchs-Buder Specialises In

Published professional sources describe the clinical and academic work of Dr. Thomas Fuchs-Buder as centred on:

• Residual neuromuscular blockade after anaesthesia
• Quantitative neuromuscular monitoring techniques
• Reversal agents including neostigmine and sugammadex
• Muscle relaxant pharmacology
• Perioperative respiratory complications related to muscle relaxants

Leadership Positions Held By Dr. Thomas Fuchs-Buder

• Senior anaesthesiologist, Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care, University Hospital Nancy at Hopital de Brabois
• Lead author of the European Society of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care guideline on peri-operative management of neuromuscular blockade, published in 2023
• Co-author of the joint American Society of Anesthesiologists and ESAIC statement on management of neuromuscular blockade
• Contributor to French Society of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care recommendations on neuromuscular monitoring
• Invited international lecturer on muscle relaxants, relaxometry and reversal agents

Dr. Thomas Fuchs-Buder Honours And Scholarly Impact

• Chaired the European guideline development group on neuromuscular blockade management
• Long record of pharmacological research on acceleromyography, residual paralysis and neostigmine dose-response
• Widely cited investigator in neuromuscular transmission monitoring

Practice Details For Dr. Thomas Fuchs-Buder

University Hospital Nancy, Hopital de Brabois, and University of Lorraine

Vandoeuvre-les-Nancy, France. Clinical commitments at this institution are arranged through its departments and preoperative services. Confirm the current street address, department and telephone number with the institution before travelling, because academic appointments and clinic sites change.

About Neuromuscular Blockade As A Subspecialty

Muscle relaxant drugs allow surgeons to operate and anesthesiologists to secure the airway, but incomplete recovery of muscle strength afterwards can cause weakness, swallowing difficulty and breathing complications. Quantitative neuromuscular monitoring measures that recovery objectively rather than by clinical impression, and international guidelines now recommend it.

Subspecialty Colleagues Of Dr. Thomas Fuchs-Buder

If you are comparing specialists, these anesthesiologists work in closely related areas:

• Dr. Sorin Brull, neuromuscular blockade at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science and Mayo Clinic Florida
• Dr. Steven Shafer, anesthetic pharmacology at Stanford University School of Medicine
• Dr. Peter Kranke, evidence based perioperative care at University Hospital Wurzburg
• Dr. Emery Brown, anesthesia neuroscience at Massachusetts General Hospital and MIT

Browse the full anesthesiologist directory for more specialists.

Referral Pathway And Insurance For Dr. Thomas Fuchs-Buder

Anesthesiologists are usually brought into a patient’s care by a surgeon, a hospital preoperative clinic or a pain service rather than through direct booking. Insurance participation varies by hospital and by plan, and it changes over time. Check coverage with both the institution and your insurer before scheduling, and ask whether the named anesthesiologist will personally be involved in your care.

Key Questions About Dr. Thomas Fuchs-Buder

What position does Dr. Thomas Fuchs-Buder hold?

Dr. Thomas Fuchs-Buder is Professor of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, based at University Hospital Nancy, Hopital de Brabois, and University of Lorraine.

What does an anesthesiologist do?

An anesthesiologist is a physician who plans and manages anaesthesia and pain control, and who monitors breathing, heart function, circulation and comfort during surgery and recovery. The role also covers preoperative assessment and critical care.

What is neuromuscular blockade?

Neuromuscular Blockade is the area of anesthesiology concerned with neuromuscular blockade and neuromuscular monitoring. Clinicians working in this area, including Dr. Thomas Fuchs-Buder, aim to make surgery and recovery safer and more comfortable.

Has Dr. Thomas Fuchs-Buder received professional recognition?

Yes. Chaired the European guideline development group on neuromuscular blockade management. Further awards and distinctions are listed above.

Does Dr. Thomas Fuchs-Buder hold leadership roles in the specialty?

Yes. Senior anaesthesiologist, Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care, University Hospital Nancy at Hopital de Brabois. A fuller list of appointments appears above.

Can I book an appointment with Dr. Thomas Fuchs-Buder?

Anesthesiologists usually meet patients through a surgeon, a hospital preoperative clinic or a pain clinic rather than by direct booking. Use the enquiry button on this page to ask about availability, and confirm arrangements with the hospital before travelling.

Source List For Dr. Thomas Fuchs-Buder

• CHRU Nancy, Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care
• European Journal of Anaesthesiology, ESAIC neuromuscular blockade guideline
• University of Lorraine Faculty of Medicine

Compilation And Review Notes For Dr. Thomas Fuchs-Buder

This profile was compiled from the public professional sources listed above, including institutional faculty pages, hospital provider directories and specialty society records. Credentials, appointments and awards were checked against at least two independent sources where available. Last reviewed on 30 October 2026.

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Notice To Readers Of The Dr. Thomas Fuchs-Buder Profile

Information only, not medical advice. Location, specialty, insurance and availability change, so confirm details with University Hospital Nancy, Hopital de Brabois, and University of Lorraine.