Dr. Guelay Bilen-Rosas

Name: Dr. Guelay Bilen-Rosas

Specialty: Anesthesiology (Pediatric Anesthesiology)

Qualification/Board Certification: Doctor of Medicine

Affiliation(s): American Family Children’s Hospital; UW Health University Hospital; University of Wisconsin Medical Foundation, Inc.

Location: Madison, Wisconsin

Languages Spoken: English

Accepting New Patients: Yes

NPI Number: 1912178476

About the Doctor

Dr. Guelay Bilen-Rosas is one of Madison’s most accomplished and academically distinguished pediatric anesthesiologists, whose career of more than two decades reflects a sustained commitment to the highest standards of anesthetic safety and care for pediatric patients. She completed her medical education at Johannes Gutenberg University of Mainz Faculty of Medicine in Mainz, Germany — a leading European research university and medical school with a distinguished history spanning more than six centuries — before pursuing her postgraduate training in the United States at one of the country’s most elite academic medical consortia. She completed her anesthesiology residency at Washington University/Barnes-Jewish Hospital/St. Louis Children’s Hospital Consortium from 2003 to 2006, followed immediately by a specialized pediatric anesthesiology fellowship at the same consortium from 2007 to 2008 — giving her subspecialty training at an institution internationally recognized for its excellence in both adult and pediatric academic medicine.

Currently practicing under the University of Wisconsin Medical Foundation, Inc. — the physician practice organization of UW Health, one of the Midwest’s most respected academic health systems — Dr. Bilen-Rosas works within a distinguished multi-specialty team that includes highly rated providers across internal medicine, pediatrics, neurosurgery, radiology, and rheumatology. Her primary clinical home at American Family Children’s Hospital, in partnership with UW Health University Hospital (#1 in Wisconsin), situates her within one of the state’s most advanced and academically rigorous pediatric care environments. Throughout her career, Dr. Bilen-Rosas has accumulated an extraordinary number of professional awards, honors, and recognitions alongside a substantial body of published research, establishing her as not only a skilled clinical practitioner but also a meaningful contributor to the field of pediatric anesthesiology. She holds an active Wisconsin state medical license through 2027. Patients are encouraged to contact the office directly at (608) 263-8100 to confirm insurance coverage and appointment availability.

Education & Training

• Medical School: Johannes Gutenberg University of Mainz Faculty of Medicine — Mainz, Germany
• Residency: Anesthesiology — Washington University/Barnes-Jewish Hospital/St. Louis Children’s Hospital Consortium (2003–2006)
• Fellowship: Pediatric Anesthesiology — Washington University/Barnes-Jewish Hospital/St. Louis Children’s Hospital Consortium (2007–2008)
• Subspecialty: Pediatric Anesthesiology

Medical Conditions Treated

Dr. Bilen-Rosas specializes in providing safe and effective anesthesia care for pediatric patients undergoing a wide range of surgical and procedural interventions, managing anesthesia-related considerations across conditions including:

• Congenital heart disease and structural cardiac defects requiring surgical correction
• Pediatric oncological conditions requiring surgical or procedural intervention
• Neurosurgical conditions in infants and children
• Pediatric airway disorders and complex airway management
• Congenital anomalies requiring neonatal and infant surgery
• Orthopedic conditions requiring surgical repair in pediatric patients
• Gastrointestinal surgical conditions in children
• Urological conditions requiring pediatric surgical management
• Ear, nose, and throat conditions requiring pediatric surgical intervention
• Acute and chronic pain management in pediatric patients
• Anesthesia management for pediatric diagnostic procedures
• High-risk neonatal and premature infant anesthesia care

Medical Procedures Performed

Dr. Bilen-Rosas performs and oversees a comprehensive range of anesthesia and pain management procedures for pediatric and complex adult patients, including:

• General anesthesia administration for pediatric surgical procedures
• Regional anesthesia in children — epidural, spinal, and peripheral nerve blocks
• Pediatric airway management — including difficult and complex airway cases
• Monitored anesthesia care (MAC) for minimally invasive pediatric procedures
• Neonatal and infant anesthesia for congenital surgical corrections
• Sedation management for pediatric diagnostic and interventional procedures
• Intraoperative monitoring and hemodynamic management
• Postoperative pain control and recovery management in children
• Preoperative anesthetic evaluation and risk assessment for pediatric patients
• Pain management using medication pumps and nerve block techniques
• Anesthesia management for pediatric neurosurgical procedures
• Crisis management and resuscitation during pediatric procedures

Services Offered

Dr. Bilen-Rosas’s practice at the University of Wisconsin Medical Foundation in Madison delivers subspecialty-level pediatric anesthesiology care within one of the Midwest’s most distinguished and academically rigorous children’s hospital environments. As a pediatric anesthesiology specialist, she provides expert preoperative evaluation, intraoperative anesthetic management, and postoperative pain control for infants, children, and adolescents undergoing a wide spectrum of surgical and procedural interventions — from routine outpatient procedures to complex neonatal and congenital surgeries requiring the highest level of anesthetic skill and vigilance.

Her training at Washington University’s world-class consortium — encompassing both Barnes-Jewish Hospital and St. Louis Children’s Hospital — equipped her with the specialized knowledge and technical expertise to manage the unique physiological and pharmacological challenges that distinguish pediatric anesthesia from adult practice. Families of young patients can be assured that Dr. Bilen-Rosas brings not only extensive clinical experience but also a deep commitment to the safety, comfort, and well-being of every child in her care. Her affiliation with American Family Children’s Hospital and UW Health University Hospital (#1 in Wisconsin) ensures that patients have access to the state’s most advanced surgical and critical care resources, with a multidisciplinary team of specialists across neurosurgery, rheumatology, and pediatrics available to support complex cases requiring coordinated care.

Services include:

• Comprehensive preoperative anesthetic evaluations and pediatric risk assessments
• General anesthesia for pediatric surgical procedures across all specialties
• Regional and neuraxial anesthesia in pediatric patients
• Neonatal and infant anesthesia for congenital surgical corrections
• Pediatric airway management — including complex and difficult airway cases
• Monitored anesthesia care for minimally invasive pediatric procedures
• Sedation management for pediatric diagnostic and interventional radiology
• Intraoperative hemodynamic monitoring and physiological management
• Postoperative pain control and recovery room oversight
• Pediatric pain management using nerve blocks and medication pump devices
• Anesthesia support for high-risk and medically complex pediatric patients
• Academic and research-based anesthesiology practice within the UW Health system
• Telehealth services (contact the office directly for availability)
• Online appointment booking available

Accepted Insurances

Dr. Bilen-Rosas currently accepts the following insurance plan:

• Group Health Cooperative of South Central Wisconsin – HMO

Patients are strongly encouraged to contact the office directly at (608) 263-8100 to confirm current insurance acceptance and discuss coverage questions, as additional plans may be accepted through the University of Wisconsin Medical Foundation.

Practice Locations

Location 1 Address: 600 Highland Ave, Madison, WI 53792

Phone: (608) 263-8100

Hospital Affiliations

• American Family Children’s Hospital — Madison, WI
  • Dedicated pediatric hospital within the UW Health system
• UW Health University Hospital — Madison, WI
  • Ranked #1 in Wisconsin