Name: Dr. Herbert W. Luo

Specialty: Anesthesiology

Qualification/Board Certification: Doctor of Medicine (MD), Hunan Medical University

Affiliation(s): Associated Anesthesiologists, S.C., Peoria, Illinois

Location (City/State): Peoria, Illinois

Languages Spoken: English

Accepting New Patients: Contact office to confirm

NPI Number: 1407845514

About the Doctor

Dr. Herbert W. Luo is an experienced anesthesiologist practicing in Peoria, Illinois, with subspecialty focus areas in both General Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine. He earned his medical degree from Hunan Medical University and subsequently completed his anesthesiology residency at the University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center from 1997 to 2001 — a highly regarded academic medical training program known for its strong clinical education in surgical and perioperative care. This combination of international medical education and elite American residency training has equipped Dr. Luo with a broad and well-rounded clinical skill set that spans both operative anesthesia and the specialized management of chronic pain.

Dr. Luo practices with Associated Anesthesiologists, S.C., a well-established anesthesiology group in Peoria that includes multiple highly rated anesthesiologists serving the region’s surgical and procedural needs. His dual subspecialty focus in General Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine makes him a versatile practitioner capable of managing patients both in the perioperative setting and in outpatient or interventional pain management contexts. Unlike many physician specialties, anesthesiologists primarily work within hospital and surgical center environments rather than traditional outpatient offices, and Dr. Luo’s practice follows this model, working alongside surgical teams to ensure patient safety and comfort across a wide range of procedures. Online appointment booking is available, and patients are encouraged to contact the office directly for insurance and telehealth information.

Key highlights about Dr. Luo:

• Subspecialty expertise in both General Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine
• Residency training at the University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center (1997–2001)
• International medical education from Hunan Medical University
• Practices within Associated Anesthesiologists, S.C., a multi-physician anesthesiology group
• Experienced in both surgical anesthesia and chronic pain management
• Online appointment booking available through his practice profile

Education & Training

Medical School: Hunan Medical University

Residency: Anesthesiology, University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center (1997–2001)

Fellowship/Additional Training: Not listed; subspecialty focus areas in General Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine

Medical Conditions Treated

As an anesthesiologist with a Pain Medicine subspecialty, Dr. Luo addresses both perioperative anesthesia needs and a range of chronic and acute pain conditions, including:

• Preoperative anesthesia evaluation and risk assessment
• Surgical and procedural pain requiring general or regional anesthesia
• Chronic back and neck pain
• Neuropathic pain and nerve-related pain disorders
• Cancer-related pain management
• Post-surgical pain and recovery
• Musculoskeletal pain conditions
• Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS)
• Headache and migraine disorders with interventional management needs
• Joint pain and arthritic conditions requiring interventional treatment
• Fibromyalgia and widespread chronic pain
• Failed back surgery syndrome

Medical Procedures Performed

• General anesthesia administration for surgical procedures
• Regional anesthesia including epidural and spinal blocks
• Peripheral nerve blocks for surgical and pain management purposes
• Sedation and monitored anesthesia care (MAC) for procedures
• Epidural steroid injections for back and neck pain
• Nerve block procedures for chronic pain management
• Spinal cord stimulator evaluation and implantation support
• Intrathecal medication pump placement and management
• Trigger point injections for musculoskeletal pain
• Facet joint injections and medial branch nerve blocks
• Radiofrequency ablation for chronic pain
• Preoperative anesthesia consultations and patient assessments
• Postoperative pain management and recovery care

Services Offered

Dr. Herbert W. Luo provides a comprehensive range of anesthesiology and pain management services through his practice at Associated Anesthesiologists, S.C. in Peoria, Illinois. His dual subspecialty training in General Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine allows him to serve patients across two distinct but complementary areas of care — ensuring safe, effective anesthesia during surgical and procedural interventions on one hand, and delivering targeted, interventional relief for patients suffering from chronic and complex pain conditions on the other.

In his anesthesiology role, Dr. Luo works as an essential member of the surgical team, conducting preoperative evaluations to assess patient health and anesthesia risk, selecting and administering the most appropriate anesthetic approach for each individual case, and monitoring patients continuously throughout their procedures to maintain safety and physiological stability. His expertise spans the full range of anesthesia techniques including general anesthesia, regional anesthesia, spinal and epidural blocks, and monitored sedation, allowing him to tailor the anesthetic plan to the specific needs of each patient and surgical procedure.

In his Pain Medicine role, Dr. Luo offers interventional treatments for patients living with chronic pain that has not responded adequately to conservative management. This includes a range of minimally invasive procedures such as epidural steroid injections, nerve blocks, facet joint treatments, radiofrequency ablation, and implantable pain management devices such as spinal cord stimulators and intrathecal medication pumps. These interventions can provide meaningful and lasting relief for patients with debilitating chronic pain conditions, improving quality of life and reducing dependence on oral medications.

Key services include:

• Preoperative anesthesia consultations and risk assessments
• General anesthesia administration for surgical procedures
• Spinal and epidural anesthesia for surgical and obstetric care
• Regional and peripheral nerve block anesthesia
• Monitored anesthesia care (MAC) and procedural sedation
• Chronic pain evaluation and interventional pain management
• Epidural steroid injections for spinal pain
• Nerve block procedures for neuropathic and musculoskeletal pain
• Facet joint injections and radiofrequency ablation
• Spinal cord stimulator and intrathecal pump management
• Trigger point injections for myofascial pain
• Postoperative pain management and recovery care
• Telehealth consultations (contact office for availability)
• Online appointment booking

Accepted Insurances

Insurance plans accepted by Dr. Luo are available through his practice — please contact Associated Anesthesiologists, S.C. directly or visit his online profile to confirm which specific carriers and plans are currently accepted, as detailed insurance information was not listed in the available data.

Practice Locations

Location 1 Address: 8600 State Route 91, Suite 250, Peoria, IL 61615

Phone: (309) 692-5393

Hospital Affiliations

No specific hospital affiliations are individually listed for Dr. Luo. He practices with Associated Anesthesiologists, S.C., a group practice that provides anesthesiology services across surgical and medical facilities in the Peoria, Illinois area.