Introduction:  Awarness about anesthesiology and anesthetisthesiologist is surprisingly low in developing countries like India .The present study was designed  to assess  knowledge and perception about anesthesiologist and anesthesia fraternity amongst general population of central india visiting tertiary care centre. Material and methods: 300 individuals visiting preanesthetic clinis were interviewed using questionnaire consisting of questions about anesthesiologist and anesthesia fraternity. Results: Poor knowledge was noted about anesthesthesiologist, his role in perioperative period and his contributions outside the OT. Only 34.74% patients knew that anesthesia is given by anesthetist.  Conclusion: Anesthesia fraternity ought to work hard to acquire public recognition for their important contributions in the field of medicine