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Dr. Vania Fernandez, MD
Anesthesiologist
A graduate of the University of Miami School of Medicine, Dr. Vania E. Fernandez is a highly
distinguished board-certified Anesthesiologist and Fellowship-trained Interventional Pain
Specialist. She received her residency and fellowship training at the Jackson Memorial Hospital. For nearly
20 years, Dr. Fernandez has committed her career to best serving patients utilizing a
multidisciplinary approach. She brings valuable knowledge and experience in performing
interventional produces to decrease patient pain, as well as focuses on pain in any part of the
body, not just the spine. She is currently an expert team member of health care professionals at
Broward Spine Institute: A Comprehensive Pain Management Center, dedicated to working together to provide a full range of treatments for
patients suffering from acute and/or chronic pain.
Dr. Fernandez demonstrates the highest level of professionalism,
compassion, and integrity. She strives to help patients return to their activities of daily living
without heavy reliance on medications. To accomplish this, she is devoted to relieving, reducing
or managing pain, and improving a patient’s overall quality of life through minimally invasive
techniques specifically designed to diagnose and treat painful conditions. Conditions treated
include neck and back pain, muscle spasms, chronic pain due to cancer, complex regional pain
syndrome, spinal stenosis, chronic pelvic pain, and post-traumatic pain, just to name a few.
She is a former Faculty of the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and Founding Faculty at the Florida International University Wertheim College of Medicine. She has participated in extensive research projects, published numerous papers and written several book chapters. She is a physician leader that volunteers and is active in her community. Dr. Fernandez is also a practicing Anesthesiologist who ensures that her patients are safe and comfortable under anesthesia for surgical procedures.
distinguished board-certified Anesthesiologist and Fellowship-trained Interventional Pain
Specialist. She received her residency and fellowship training at the Jackson Memorial Hospital. For nearly
20 years, Dr. Fernandez has committed her career to best serving patients utilizing a
multidisciplinary approach. She brings valuable knowledge and experience in performing
interventional produces to decrease patient pain, as well as focuses on pain in any part of the
body, not just the spine. She is currently an expert team member of health care professionals at
Broward Spine Institute: A Comprehensive Pain Management Center, dedicated to working together to provide a full range of treatments for
patients suffering from acute and/or chronic pain.
Dr. Fernandez demonstrates the highest level of professionalism,
compassion, and integrity. She strives to help patients return to their activities of daily living
without heavy reliance on medications. To accomplish this, she is devoted to relieving, reducing
or managing pain, and improving a patient’s overall quality of life through minimally invasive
techniques specifically designed to diagnose and treat painful conditions. Conditions treated
include neck and back pain, muscle spasms, chronic pain due to cancer, complex regional pain
syndrome, spinal stenosis, chronic pelvic pain, and post-traumatic pain, just to name a few.
She is a former Faculty of the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and Founding Faculty at the Florida International University Wertheim College of Medicine. She has participated in extensive research projects, published numerous papers and written several book chapters. She is a physician leader that volunteers and is active in her community. Dr. Fernandez is also a practicing Anesthesiologist who ensures that her patients are safe and comfortable under anesthesia for surgical procedures.
Dr. Vania E. Fernandez, MD
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How long does local anesthesia last for hand surgery?
The duration of the local anesthesia depends on the particular anesthetic used by your treating physician. For example, Lidocaine is fast acting, but not as long acting as Bupivacaine. READ MORE
The duration of the local anesthesia depends on the particular anesthetic used by your treating physician. For example, Lidocaine is fast acting, but not as long acting as Bupivacaine. In general, the anesthetic should last as long as the surgery and for a period afterward. Sometimes the anesthetic is not only used for surgery but also for post-operative pain. In those cases, a long acting anesthetic may be used and/or a device that goes home with you to continue to deliver anesthetic and keep you comfortable.
Is anesthesia necessary for a colonoscopy?
While anesthesia is not necessary for a colonoscopy, intravenous anesthesia/sedation makes the procedure a lot more pleasant.
Do you get general anesthesia for gastric sleeve surgery?
Yes, in general, it is very difficulty to tolerate abdominal surgeries with only local or sedation. General anesthesia to ensure proper ventilation is usually required.
Is general anesthesia for ear surgery safe?
Yes, it is as safe as any other general anesthetic. Certain surgeries do not require general anesthesia. It is a conversation to be had by the surgeon, anesthesiologist and patient. READ MORE
Yes, it is as safe as any other general anesthetic. Certain surgeries do not require general anesthesia. It is a conversation to be had by the surgeon, anesthesiologist and patient. It will depend on many factors, including the type of surgery, the comorbidities of the patient and the expert opinion of the anesthesiologist. If you have a qualified, certified anesthesia provider with a physician-led team, safety should be the priority.
What type of sedation is used for lung biopsy?
Although specific details of the area to biopsy may change the requirements, monitored anesthesia care can sometimes be used to perform a lung biopsy. Nurse anesthesia is generally READ MORE
Although specific details of the area to biopsy may change the requirements, monitored anesthesia care can sometimes be used to perform a lung biopsy. Nurse anesthesia is generally not sufficient, since there is a chance of lung injury and pneumothorax during this procedure, which would require intubation and/or chest tube placement.
Do you swallow under anesthesia?
Whether you swallow or not depends on the type of Anesthesia your are given. Under Monitored Anesthesia Care (MAC) you will be able to swallow. Under General Anesthesia when READ MORE
Whether you swallow or not depends on the type of Anesthesia your are given. Under Monitored Anesthesia Care (MAC) you will be able to swallow. Under General Anesthesia when you are paralyzed you will not be able to swallow. Under the circumstances where you are not able to swallow, the anesthesiologist protects your airway and prevents anything entering the airway with specialized devices, such as an endotracheal tube that has an inflatable cuff which prevents salivary secretions from going into the your trachea. The Anesthesiologist can also suction your oral cavity and gastrointestinal system to remove excess secretions.
Do you talk while under anesthesia?
It is possible for patients to speak under anesthesia. However, it depends what type of anesthesia is being given to the patient. Patients who are under general anesthesia with READ MORE
It is possible for patients to speak under anesthesia. However, it depends what type of anesthesia is being given to the patient. Patients who are under general anesthesia with a breathing tube in place, generally cannot speak. Patients that are having intravenous sedation known as MAC (monitored anesthesia care) can speak if their anesthesia is light. Usually this occurs at the beginning of anesthesia when they are going under or at the end when the anesthesia is wearing off. Still, it can happen any time the anesthesia is light. You can think of it as being similar to someone who talks in their sleep. They may speak but may not remember that it happened.
Is manipulation under anesthesia considered surgery?
Hi, MUA or manipulation under anesthesia is NOT a surgery. It is simply a manipulation or movement of a body part, usually a joint, that would otherwise be too painful without READ MORE
Hi, MUA or manipulation under anesthesia is NOT a surgery. It is simply a manipulation or movement of a body part, usually a joint, that would otherwise be too painful without anesthesia.
What medication is used in a nerve block?
Nerve Block is a generic term for many different but usually related procedures. The medication used can vary, but always involves an anesthetic. Depending on the purpose of READ MORE
Nerve Block is a generic term for many different but usually related procedures. The medication used can vary, but always involves an anesthetic. Depending on the purpose of the block, your doctor may use one particular anesthetic over another. A common anesthetic used in nerve blocks is Lidocaine. It temporarily "blocks the nerve" from conducting a signal. For therapeutic purposes, the treatment can also include a type of steroid. There are also many steroids to choose from depending on the location of the block and the risk/benefit profile for the patient.
