Name: Dr. Guelay Bilen-Rosas

Specialty: Anesthesiology

Subspecialty: Pediatric Anesthesiology

Qualification / Board Certification: Doctor of Medicine (MD)

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

Locations (City/State): Madison, Wisconsin 53792

Languages Spoken: English

Accepting New Patients: Yes — Online appointment booking available

NPI Number: 1912178476

About the Doctor

Dr. Guelay Bilen-Rosas is a board-certified anesthesiologist and pediatric anesthesiology subspecialist practicing in Madison, Wisconsin, with more than 21 years of experience in the field. She earned her medical degree from Johannes Gutenberg University of Mainz Faculty of Medicine in Germany and went on to complete her Anesthesiology Residency from 2003 to 2006 and her Pediatric Anesthesiology Fellowship from 2007 to 2008, both at the highly regarded Washington University / Barnes-Jewish Hospital / St. Louis Children’s Hospital Consortium.

She is affiliated with American Family Children’s Hospital and UW Health University Hospital, the latter ranked #1 in Wisconsin. She practices through the University of Wisconsin Medical Foundation, Inc., a premier academic medical group that includes nationally recognized specialists across multiple disciplines. Her career has been marked by numerous awards, honors, and recognitions, and she has contributed to the field through published research and academic publications.

Dr. Bilen-Rosas specializes in providing safe, precise anesthesia care for pediatric patients — infants, children, and adolescents — as well as adult patients undergoing surgical and medical procedures. She holds an active Wisconsin State Medical License through 2027 and is currently accepting new patients with online booking available.

Key highlights about Dr. Bilen-Rosas include the following:

• Over 21 years of experience in anesthesiology and pediatric anesthesiology
• Fellowship-trained in Pediatric Anesthesiology at a top-ranked U.S. medical consortium
• Affiliated with UW Health University Hospital — ranked #1 in Wisconsin
• Affiliated with American Family Children’s Hospital — a leading pediatric care center
• Multiple awards, honors, and recognitions throughout her career
• Published research and academic contributions to the field of anesthesiology
• Active Wisconsin State Medical License through 2027
• Currently accepting new patients with online appointment booking available

Education & Training

Dr. Bilen-Rosas completed her medical training across internationally and nationally recognized institutions, building deep expertise in both general and pediatric anesthesiology. Her education and training include the following:

Medical School: Johannes Gutenberg University of Mainz Faculty of Medicine, Germany — Doctor of Medicine (MD) Degree

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 Focus: Pediatric Anesthesiology

Licensure: Wisconsin State Medical License — Active through 2027

Medical Conditions Treated

As an anesthesiologist and pediatric anesthesiology subspecialist, Dr. Bilen-Rosas manages pain and anesthesia needs for patients undergoing a wide range of surgical, diagnostic, and therapeutic procedures. She also treats and manages conditions related to pain and anesthesia care. Conditions and clinical scenarios she addresses include the following:

• Pre-operative anesthesia evaluation and planning for pediatric patients
• Pre-operative anesthesia evaluation and planning for adult surgical patients
• Acute post-operative pain management
• Chronic pain conditions requiring interventional anesthesia procedures
• Airway management complications and difficult airway conditions
• Pediatric congenital and complex surgical conditions requiring specialized anesthesia
• Cardiac and cardiovascular surgical anesthesia support
• Neurological conditions requiring neurosurgical anesthesia care
• Orthopedic surgical anesthesia management
• Oncology-related procedural anesthesia for pediatric cancer patients
• Sedation management for diagnostic imaging and non-surgical procedures
• Regional anesthesia for pain control in post-surgical recovery
• Neonatal and infant anesthesia for high-risk surgical cases
• Anesthesia management for gastrointestinal and endoscopic procedures
• Obstetric anesthesia support (epidural and spinal anesthesia)

Medical Procedures Performed

• General Anesthesia Administration for Surgical Procedures
• Pediatric Anesthesia for Infants, Children, and Adolescents
• Regional Anesthesia (Nerve Blocks, Epidural, Spinal Anesthesia)
• Sedation for Diagnostic Imaging (MRI, CT Scan) and Endoscopy
• Airway Management and Endotracheal Intubation
• Intravenous (IV) Line Placement and Central Line Management
• Post-Operative Pain Management Consultations
• Nerve Block Procedures for Chronic and Acute Pain
• Epidural Steroid Injections for Pain Management
• Spinal Anesthesia Administration
• Monitored Anesthesia Care (MAC) for Minor Procedures
• Pre-Anesthesia Assessment and Risk Evaluation
• Arterial Line Placement for Hemodynamic Monitoring
• Management of Anesthesia-Related Complications
• Neonatal and High-Risk Infant Anesthesia Management

Services Offered

Dr. Bilen-Rosas provides a comprehensive range of anesthesiology and pain management services for both pediatric and adult patients at two of Wisconsin’s leading medical institutions. Her practice is centered on ensuring patient safety, comfort, and effective pain control before, during, and after surgical or medical procedures.

Pre-operative anesthesia assessment and planning is a fundamental service provided by Dr. Bilen-Rosas. Before any surgical procedure, she conducts a thorough evaluation of the patient’s medical history, current medications, allergies, and overall health status to determine the safest and most appropriate anesthesia approach. For pediatric patients in particular, this evaluation is critical in minimizing risk and ensuring a smooth surgical experience for both the child and family.

Pediatric anesthesiology is Dr. Bilen-Rosas’s subspecialty focus. She provides highly specialized anesthesia care tailored to the unique physiological needs of infants, children, and adolescents. Working at American Family Children’s Hospital, she manages anesthesia for a wide variety of pediatric surgical cases ranging from routine procedures to complex, high-risk surgeries involving cardiac, neurological, oncological, and congenital conditions.

General and regional anesthesia services are provided for adult surgical patients at UW Health University Hospital, ranked #1 in Wisconsin. She administers general anesthesia, spinal anesthesia, epidural anesthesia, and nerve blocks depending on the type of procedure and patient needs, ensuring optimal pain control and patient comfort throughout the surgical experience.

Post-operative pain management is another key component of her services. Dr. Bilen-Rosas works closely with surgical and nursing teams to manage pain effectively after procedures, using regional nerve blocks, epidural pain management, and intravenous analgesic protocols to support smooth, comfortable recovery for her patients.

Sedation services for non-surgical procedures including diagnostic imaging such as MRI and CT scans, endoscopies, and other interventional procedures are also provided, particularly for pediatric patients who require anesthesia or sedation to remain still and comfortable during these examinations.

Services available through Dr. Bilen-Rosas’s practice include the following:

• Pre-operative anesthesia evaluation and risk assessment
• General anesthesia for surgical procedures
• Pediatric anesthesia for all age groups including neonates and infants
• Regional anesthesia — spinal, epidural, and nerve block procedures
• Monitored anesthesia care (MAC) for minor and diagnostic procedures
• Sedation for diagnostic imaging and endoscopy
• Post-operative pain management consultations
• Chronic pain interventional procedures
• Airway management and difficult airway planning
• High-risk and complex surgical anesthesia management
• Neonatal and infant anesthesia care
• Online appointment booking available
• Telehealth consultations — contact office to confirm availability

Accepted Insurances

Dr. Bilen-Rosas accepts the following insurance plan at her practice. Patients are strongly encouraged to contact her office at (608) 263-8100 to confirm current insurance acceptance and verify coverage before scheduling an appointment.

• Group Health Cooperative of South Central Wisconsin — HMO

Note: Additional insurance plans may be accepted through the University of Wisconsin Medical Foundation, Inc. Please contact the office directly at (608) 263-8100 to verify all accepted plans and coverage options prior to your visit.

Practice Locations

Location 1 — Primary Office

Practice Name: University of Wisconsin Medical Foundation, Inc.

Address: 600 Highland Ave, Madison, WI 53792

Phone: (608) 263-8100

Practice NPI: 1598784555

Hospital Affiliations

American Family Children’s Hospital — Madison, Wisconsin

American Family Children’s Hospital is a leading pediatric medical center in Madison, Wisconsin, and serves as Dr. Bilen-Rosas’s primary pediatric practice site. It is a nationally recognized children’s hospital offering comprehensive inpatient and outpatient pediatric care, including complex surgical services, neonatal intensive care, pediatric oncology, and specialized pediatric subspecialties. Dr. Bilen-Rosas’s subspecialty in Pediatric Anesthesiology makes this affiliation central to her clinical practice.

UW Health University Hospital — Madison, Wisconsin

UW Health University Hospital is ranked #1 in Wisconsin and is one of the nation’s premier academic medical centers affiliated with the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. It offers exceptional surgical services, advanced diagnostic capabilities, and a multidisciplinary team of nationally recognized specialists. Dr. Bilen-Rosas provides anesthesiology services for adult surgical patients at this flagship hospital, ensuring the highest standards of perioperative care.