Dr. Barbara Y. Watanabe, MD, Anesthesiologist
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Dr. Barbara Y. Watanabe, MD

Anesthesiologist

34515 9th Ave South Federal Way WA, 98003
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Dr. Barbara Watanabe is an anesthesiologist practicing in Federal Way, WA. Dr. Watanabe ensures the safety of patients who are about to undergo surgery. Anestesiologists specialize in general anesthesia, which will (put the patient to sleep), sedation, which will calm the patient or make him or her unaware of the situation, and regional anesthesia, which just numbs a specific part of the body. As an anesthesiologist, Dr. Watanabe also might help manage pain after an operation.

Education and Training

University of Washington School of Medicine 1985

Board Certification

AnesthesiologyAmerican Board of AnesthesiologyABA

PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP

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Dr. Barbara Y. Watanabe, MD's Expert Contributions
  • Can you be put to sleep for a colonoscopy?

    It is usually deep sedation. Most people don’t remember the procedure under deep sedation READ MORE

  • Can sinus surgery be done with local anesthesia?

    Not typically. Sinus surgery is often done with a navigation system that does not work well with any patient movement. READ MORE

  • Is it normal to have high blood sugar after anesthesia?

    Surgery is a stressful event. Despite anesthesia making one not aware of surgery the body reacts to the stress with raising one’s blood sugar. Barbara Watanabe READ MORE

  • What anesthesia is used for middle ear surgery?

    General anesthesia is most often used because the ear is very sensitive. However, it can depend on the particular procedure. Your surgeon can answer the question most effectively as they know what procedure, the length of time, and what equipment is used. Barbara Watanabe, MD READ MORE

  • How do you beat fatigue after general anesthesia?

    Generally speaking the fatigue is most likely due to the procedure itself and recovery. Even though you don’t recall the procedure, your body underwent a stressful event. The response to the stress and the body repairing and healing are fatiguing. The best way to manage it, is to acknowledge it and give yourself the the time to heal. Barbara Watanabe MD READ MORE

  • What anesthesia is used for hand surgery?

    It depends on what type of surgery you are having. If it is for an infection local anesthetic will not be sufficient but many tendon/finger surgeries can be done with minimal sedation and local. More extensive hand surgeries can be done with either IV regional or a regional block. It depends on the surgeon and anesthesia preference as well as what level you are comfortable with. Before surgery, your anesthesia provider should discuss options with you. Barbara Watanabe, MD READ MORE

  • What anesthesia is used for hospice care?

    It really depends on the procedure. However, in general, the anesthetic plan would not drastically change as a hospice patient. Barbara Watanabe MD READ MORE

  • Can tonsillectomy be done under local anesthesia?

    It has been done, but the vast majority are under general anesthesia. Not many ENT doctors would be willing to do it. It can be hazardous as blood, char, tonsil material, and infective tissue can get in the airway and cause issues. Barbara Watanabe MD READ MORE

  • Can you be put under anesthesia for laser eye surgery?

    It depends on the type of laser eye surgery as to what anesthetic, sedation vs general you will need. There may be some variation depending on the provider as well. The longer the procedure, the more likely you will need a general anesthetic. Barbara Watanabe, MD READ MORE

  • What kind of anesthesia is used for ankle joint surgery?

    There are options. Regional anesthesia with a spinal or epidural block and sedation vs general anesthesia. Regional blocks for postop pain with or without a post op pain management can be a possibility depending on the type of surgery and your providers Barbara Watanabe MD READ MORE

  • How do you stop nausea after general anesthesia?

    There are many different classes of anti-nausea medications. If you have had nausea in the past be sure to tell your anesthesia provider. They should give you many of these medications for prevention and give you a relatively nausea sparring technique. Having said that, many types of surgery are way more prone to nausea than others, for example intestinal surgery, eye or ear surgery. Post operatively, narcotic medications are culprits in causing nausea unrelated to the anesthesia. Despite best efforts, there are rare cases where nothing works against the nausea. Barbara Watanabe MD READ MORE

  • What kind of anesthesia is used for endoscopic sinus surgery?

    General anesthesia with a breathing tube placed to prevent blood and debri from getting in your lungs. Barbara Watanabe MD READ MORE

  • How long does local anesthesia stay in your body after surgery?

    There is a lot of variabilities. It depends on where the local is placed, how much is put in, the strength of the solution, and how fast you metabolize medications. The best guide is to ask the surgeon. READ MORE

  • Can general anesthesia cause stomach issues?

    Nausea is fairly common after surgery. Women are more prone than men and younger folks are also in a higher risk category. Smokers tend to have less nausea. Having said that, a lot depends on the type of surgery with belly surgeries having a higher risk. Taking narcotic meds is also a risk factor. Be sure to tell your anesthesiologist and they can give you medications to help prevent it. READ MORE

  • Is it safe to breastfeed after general anesthesia?

    It is safe. Be sure to tell your anesthesiologist that you are breastfeeding. There are very few medications that will pass into breast milk. However, if you are taking narcotics due to the pain of the surgery, I would be cautious. If you are sleepy from medications then I would not breastfeed your baby. You can pump and dump that milk until you are not needing those medications. The stress of surgery can diminish your supply of milk. READ MORE

  • How do you clear your lungs after anesthesia?

    Using an incentive spirometer helps to reexpand areas of collapse from surgery. Coughing and deep breathing if you don’t get sent home with a spirometer. Getting up and walking helps as well. READ MORE

  • Do you need general anesthesia for a breast lift?

    Yes, you do need a general anesthetic. READ MORE

  • Does anxiety affect anesthesia?

    Most patients have some anxiety preoperatively. If you already have been diagnosed then it could be heightened and appropriately, as an operation is an uncommon event. If you are taking something for your anxiety, continue it even on the day of surgery. Tell the anesthesiologist that you took your normal dose. You can have supplemental medicine IV for anxiety on the day of surgery. Once you are asleep, it is not an issue. Again, as most patients have heightened anxiety around surgery, it is not an insurmountable issue. Barbara Watanabe MD READ MORE

  • What kind of anesthesia is used for root canal surgery?

    This really depends on the training and expertise and preference of your dentist. READ MORE

  • Does Lipoma removal require general anesthesia?

    Not necessarily. You can have sedation, deeper during the installation of the local anesthetic, and then continue with sedation for removal and closure. Barbara Watanabe MD READ MORE

Dr. Barbara Y. Watanabe, MD's Practice location

Practice At 34515 9th Ave South

34515 9th Ave South -
Federal Way, WA 98003
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