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Dr. Mikhail Chernov, M.D.

Anesthesiologist

Dr. Mikhail Chernov is an anesthesiologist practicing in New York, NY. Dr. Chernov 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. Chernov also might help manage pain after an operation.
44 years Experience
Dr. Mikhail Chernov, M.D.
  • New York, NY
  • Russian State Medical University
  • Accepting new patients

Is general anesthesia required for a tonsillectomy?

Despite the fact that this procedure can be performed under local anesthesia, general anesthesia is always preferred by surgeons and patients.