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Dr. Richard Vaglienti M.D.
Anesthesiologist | Pain Medicine
1075 Van Voorhis Road 150 Morgantown WV, 26505About
Richard Vaglienti, MD, MBA, is the Director of WVU Medicine Center for Integrative Pain Management, and an Anesthesiologist for the School of Medicine at West Virginia University; who specializes in Chronic Pain Management. He attained his Doctor of Medicine from WVU School of Medicine in 1986 and completed his Anesthesiology residency from 1986-90, which included specialty training in Pain Medicine, Cardiovascular and Thoracic Anesthesia. Certified by both the American Board of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine. He was appointed in 1997 to the faculty of Anesthesiology and is presently an Associate Professor; with a secondary appointment in Behavioral Medicine and Psychiatry and Neurosciences. He has been awarded several honors throughout his career, including Best Doctors in America from 2001-18.
Vaglienti directs the Chronic Pain Rotation for residents of various specialties and fourth year medical students; provides regular neurosurgery, psychiatry, and anesthesiology didactic lectures as assigned; and helped develop the opioid prescribing curriculum required for WV state licensure renewal. He has been an invited lecturer at the national, regional, and university levels. Presently involved in several Institutional, State, and National Committees; he Chairs the Medical Staff Affairs Pain Management Committee creating uniform pain treatment policies and programs to decrease opioid use, and promoting alternative therapies throughout the Health System. Also, involved in several Integrative Pain Management clinical studies, such as being the first site to launch the testing of a non-opioid micro pellet implant for chronic pain.
Education and Training
Wv Univ Sch of Med, Morgantown Wv 1986
Board Certification
Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology)
American Board of Pain Medicine
AnesthesiologyAmerican Board of AnesthesiologyABA- Pain Medicine
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Dr. Richard Vaglienti M.D.'s Expert Contributions
Is anesthesiology safe after age 75?
Really depends on your general medical and mental health. A thorough discussion with your anesthesiologist can get more specific. READ MORE
Can spinal anesthesia give you a headache?
One of the most common side effects of spinal anesthesia is headache. Usually self limiting and resolves in 3-5 days. READ MORE
Where is regional anesthesia injected?
Medication is injected near the nerves that cover the area to be operated on. READ MORE
How long does vomiting last after anesthesia?
Not everyone gets sick after anesthesia. There are numerous medications which can be administered to prevent or treat nausea. If you do get sick, it will usually improve within a day. READ MORE
Can anesthesia speed up dementia?
https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/about-dementia/risk-factors-and-prevention/general-anaesthetics Short answer: yes READ MORE
Does anxiety affect anesthesia?
Yes it can. Often times anxious individuals require a higher dose of anesthesia medications but Anesthesiologists are equipped to handle that issue. READ MORE
What are the side effects of a local anesthetic?
Side effects from local anesthetics themselves are rare. Overdosing can lead to ringing in the ears , metallic taste and seizure, unconsciousness, cardiac arrest and death. READ MORE
Where does your mind go when under anesthesia?
Nowhere READ MORE
Is general anesthesia safe for dental work?
General anesthesia is safest for dental work if provided by an anesthesiologist in a hospital or surgery center. Especially when children are involved. READ MORE
What happens if you stop breathing during anesthesia?
If you are receiving general anesthesia you will stop breathing and will have some type of airway device placed in you throat or windpipe and your breathing controlled by the anesthesia provider. If you unexpectedly stop breathing, your airway will be maintained and artificial breathing and oxygen administered. READ MORE
What happens if you have a bad reaction to anesthesia?
Depends on the reaction. Could be as little as itching or nausea up to anaphylaxis and death. Underlying diseases also factor into the equation. READ MORE
How is anesthesia different for people with serious illnesses?
This is why an anesthesiologist is best suited for difficult cases. Almost every disease process is affected by anesthesia in various ways. It is why anesthesiologists do 4 years of training after medical school. READ MORE
What type of anesthesia is used for liposuction?
Depends if it’s done in a hospital/ surgery center or in a spa setting. General anesthesia is commonly used. The procedure can result in significant blood loss. Local anesthesia is use in the clinic or spa setting. Some new spa equipment requires no anesthesia. READ MORE
Are you put to sleep for gastric sleeve surgery?
Yes general anesthesia is used. READ MORE
How long does it take for an epidural to kick in?
Depends on the medication used but a safe guess is 15 to 20 minutes. I’m assuming for labor and delivery. READ MORE
What type of anesthesia is used for heart surgery?
General anesthesia with high dose opioids due to their stability in maintaining blood pressure. READ MORE
What type of anesthesia is used for heel surgery?
Depends on the type and length of surgery and position needed by the surgeon. Can be done with regional anesthesia, spinal anesthesia, or general anesthesia. READ MORE
What should you not do before local anesthesia?
Usually the same as for general anesthesia. Nothing to eat or drink from a certain time before your surgery. Otherwise not much else. READ MORE
How long does a nerve block last after wrist surgery?
It depends on the type of local anesthetic. Could be up to 4-6 hours. READ MORE
Can you breathe on your own under general anesthesia?
Some anesthesia techniques allow you to breathe spontaneously, but the majority control ventilation for you. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Clinical Associate Professor of Neuroscience WVU Medicine 2019 - Present
- Clinical Associate Professor of Anesthesiology WVU Medicine 2017 - Present
- Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry WVU Medicine 2017 - Present
- Pain Management Specialist WVU Medicine 1996 - Present
- Director of WVU Medicine Pain Clinic WVU Medicine 2004 - Present
- Director of Outpatient Pain Services WVU Medicine 2015 - Present
- Chief Section of Pain Medicine in WVU Department of Anesthesiology WVU Medicine 2020 - Present
Awards
- Best Doctors in America 2001 Best Doctors in America
- John P. Murtha Award for Excellence in Advancing Military Pain Medicine 2019 John P. Murtha Award for Excellence in Advancing Military Pain Medicine
- Best Pain Doctor in WV: WVSIPP 2017 Best Pain Doctor in WV: WVSIPP
- Best Clinician: Ambulatory Surgery, Press-Ganey 2014 Best Clinician: Ambulatory Surgery, Press-Ganey
- Bravo Award Good to Great, WVU Healthcare 2013 Bravo Award Good to Great, WVU Healthcare
- Pain Management High Performance Team Award: WVU Hospitals 2001 Pain Management High Performance Team Award: WVU Hospitals
- Educational and Training Center for Interventional Pain Management: Medtronic Corporation 1992 Educational and Training Center for Interventional Pain Management: Medtronic Corporation
- Honors in Anesthesiology, Orthopedic Surgery, Emergency Medicine, and Medicine 1986 Honors in Anesthesiology, Orthopedic Surgery, Emergency Medicine, and Medicine
- WVU Public Health Trust Scholarship 1985 WVU Public Health Trust Scholarship
- American Heart Association Phoenix Award 1977 American Heart Association Phoenix Award
Professional Memberships
- International Spinal Injection Society
- American Society of Anesthesiology
- American Academy of Pain Medicine
- American College of Sports Medicine
- American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians
- West Virginia Medical Society
- West Virginia State Society of Anesthesiologists
Dr. Richard Vaglienti M.D.'s Practice location
Practice At 1 Stadium Drive
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WVU Center for Integrative Pain Management
1075 Van Voorhis Road 150 -Morgantown, WV 26505Get Direction
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