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Dr. Michael Thomas Pruchnicki M.D., Anesthesiologist
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Dr. Michael Thomas Pruchnicki M.D.

Anesthesiologist

1215 Pleasant St Suite 400 Des Moines IA, 50309

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Dr. Michael Pruchnicki is an anesthesiologist practicing in Des Moines, IA. Dr. Pruchnicki 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. Pruchnicki also might help manage pain after an operation.

Education and Training

Loyola Univ of Chicago Stritch Sch of Med, Maywood Il 1985

Board Certification

AnesthesiologyAmerican Board of AnesthesiologyABA

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Dr. Michael Thomas Pruchnicki M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 1215 Pleasant St Suite 400

1215 Pleasant St Suite 400 -
Des Moines, IA 50309
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New patients: 515-241-5722
Fax: 515-241-4403

4200 UNIVERSITY AVE STE 300 -
WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266
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New patients: 515-401-1950
Fax: 515-401-1955

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