An intensivist is the physician specialized in caring for critically ill patients in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Patients don't usually choose this specialist directly — they care for anyone hospitalized in a serious condition.
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An intensivist is a physician specialized in diagnosing and treating patients with serious or life-threatening conditions, generally within the Intensive Care Unit.
They coordinate the critical patient's care alongside other specialists, depending on the underlying cause (cardiac, respiratory, surgical, among others).
Unlike other specialties, you don't typically schedule an appointment with an intensivist — they care for you or a family member when hospitalized in critical condition.
The intensivist and their team keep the family informed about the patient's status and treatment decisions at each stage.
If you have a family member in the Intensive Care Unit, our team can explain visiting hours and how to stay in touch, including for family members coordinating from out of town or abroad.
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The intensivist caring for your family member is the one on duty in the Intensive Care Unit, coordinating with the rest of the treating medical team.
Learn more about the Hospital CMQ Intensive Care Unit in our Intensive Care Services section.
Below you'll find the intensivists at Hospital CMQ (auto-generated content).
Content reviewed by the Hospital CMQ medical team · Reviewed: 5 de agosto de 2026
Related pages: Emergency Care · Services — Laboratory · Services — Family Medicine. · Services — Intensive Care.
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Intensive Care Units usually have restricted visiting hours to protect the patient's recovery; the team will let you know the specific schedule.
It depends entirely on their condition; it can range from a couple of days to several weeks. The intensivist keeps the family updated as the case evolves.
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