Henry Jay Przybylo Md

About the Author

Henry Jay Przybylo, MD, is a distinguished pediatric anesthesiologist with over three decades of experience at Lurie Children's Hospital in Chicago, where he has safely guided countless young patients through the uncertainties of surgery and anesthesia. Drawing from his frontline expertise, Przybylo offers a rare insider's perspective on the art and science of putting patients to sleep, exploring the profound mysteries of consciousness and the human stories intertwined with medical practice. In his acclaimed debut book, Counting Backwards: A Doctor's Notes on Anesthesia, he blends memoir, science, and empathy to demystify the often-overlooked world of anesthesiology, revealing its life-affirming precision and occasional perils. A father and advocate for patient safety, Przybylo's writing bridges the gap between the operating room's intensity and the reader's curiosity, making complex medical narratives accessible and engaging.