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Elliot Marcus
Anesthesiologist
Dr. Elliot Marcus is an anesthesiologist practicing in Albuquerque , New Mexico. Dr. Marcus 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. Marcus also might help manage pain after an operation.
Elliot Marcus
- Albuquerque, New Mexico
- St. George's University
- Accepting new patients
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What type of anesthesia is used for heel surgery?
General with regional for post-op pain control.
Does dental anesthesia have side effects?
Rare, but potential allergic reactions to the local or its preservatives.
Does anesthesia affect diabetes?
Yes, the stress of surgery can raise blood sugars.
What happens to your brain under general anesthesia?
The brain gets put to sleep so the patient is unaware of the procedure.
How long does it take to feel normal after anesthesia?
It depends on the patient: hours to a few days.
