Dr. Nippon Vadehra, MD
Pain Management Specialist | Interventional Pain Medicine
6041 Cadillac Ave Los Angeles CA, 90034About
Dr. Nippon Vadehra practices Pain Medicine in Los Angeles, CA. Pain medicine is concerned with the prevention of pain, and the evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of patients experiencing pain. Pain medicine physicians use a broad-based approach to treat all pain disorders, ranging from pain as a symptom of disease to pain as the primary disease. Dr. Vadehra serves as a consultant to other physicians but is often the principal treating physician, providing care at various levels; such as treating the patient directly, prescribing medication, prescribing rehabilitative services, performing pain relieving procedures, counseling patients and families, directing a multidisciplinary team, coordinating care with other healthcare providers, and providing consultative services.
Education and Training
Loyola Univ of Chicago Stritch Sch of Med, Maywood Il 1993
Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine 1993
Board Certification
AnesthesiologyAmerican Board of AnesthesiologyABA
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Dr. Nippon Vadehra, MD's Expert Contributions
How long is anesthesia for colon surgery?
For a colon surgery, general anesthesia is required for the entire time of the operation READ MORE
How long does tonsillectomy take with general anesthesia?
Usually about 30 minutes READ MORE
Can anesthesia help hospice patients?
Hospice patient have pain challenges from many different diagnoses. Definitely a comprehensive approach to chronic pain and analgesia may be warranted. READ MORE
What type of anesthesia is the safest for a colonoscopy?
That usually involves a propofol cocktail, what we refer to as MAC READ MORE
Can local anesthesia help with chronic pain?
Yes. But that may only be a short term solution. READ MORE
Can general anesthesia cause any long-term issues?
General anesthesia has always had a long history of being safe over long-term periods of time READ MORE
Can anesthesia be used for a colonoscopy?
Yes. There are several different types. READ MORE
What sedation is best for thyroid biopsy?
Local anesthesia READ MORE
What anesthesia is used for lung fluid drainage?
Usually local anesthesia READ MORE
Is liver biopsy done under general anesthesia?
Generally, a liver biopsy is done under local anesthesia or an anesthesia with a little bit of IV sedation. Not general. READ MORE
Is local anesthesia safe for a colonoscopy?
There are Different types of anesthesia for a colonoscopy local. Or heavy sedation with Propofol. READ MORE
What type of anesthesia is best for wrist surgery?
You can try either a regional anesthetic or general anesthesia. READ MORE
What type of sedation is used for foot surgery?
It depends on the type of foot surgery. If it is a smaller procedure they can use local anesthesia with MAC. If it is a larger and more complicated surgery they may need to use General Anesthesia. READ MORE
Can I get rhinoplasty under local anesthesia?
Hello. You can undergo rhinoplasty with either local or general anesthesia. If you choose local anesthesia you must make sure the anesthesiologist is used to that type of approach and you have a surgeon who is also used to that technique. READ MORE
What anesthesia is used for liver transplant?
General anesthesia is the primary method that is used for a Liver transplant. They should also try to use adjunctive therapies to help you with Pain Control after Surgery. READ MORE
Is general anesthesia used for an appendectomy?
Yes. General anesthesia is used for appendectomies. READ MORE
Professional Memberships
- American Board of Anesthesiology
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