Dr. Bruce Hochman MD
Anesthesiologist
3903 Waring Rd Oceanside CA, 92056About
Dr. Bruce Hochman is an anesthesiologist practicing in Oceanside, CA. Dr. Hochman 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. Hochman also might help manage pain after an operation.
Education and Training
Mechanical Engineering 1977
Board Certification
AnesthesiologyAmerican Board of AnesthesiologyABA
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Can you have a colonoscopy without sedation?
Yes, you can, but it is not recommended because of the discomfort to the patient. No sedation also makes it harder for the gastroenterologist to do a thorough exam and biopsies if necessary. READ MORE
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