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Introduction:The adequate level of anesthesia practices in the community and the role of aids in the hospital could not be reached. In this study, the purpose was to evaluate the relationship between the education level of patients receiving anesthesia, their knowledge, and fears about anesthesia.Methods:The educational status of the patients was evaluated by questioning their age, educational status, and concerns about anesthesia.Results:It was concluded that the level of knowledge about anesthesia increased as the level of education of patients increased, but the fears of patients related to anesthesia were similar.Conclusion:As the education level of the patients increases, their level of knowledge about anesthesia increases. We think that communication with anesthesiologists in the preoperative period will reduce patients’ fears about anesthesia.