Dr. Karen R. Boretsky MD
Anesthesiologist
3705 5th Ave Pittsburgh PA, 15213About
Dr. Karen Boretsky is an anesthesiologist practicing in Pittsburgh, PA. Dr. Boretsky 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. Boretsky also might help manage pain after an operation.
Education and Training
University of Pittsburgh / Main Campus 1984
Board Certification
AnesthesiologyAmerican Board of AnesthesiologyABA- Critical Care Medicine
AnesthesiologyAmerican Board of AnesthesiologyABA
Provider Details
Dr. Karen R. Boretsky MD's Expert Contributions
Can three epidurals be a problem?
No. There is no additive risk to additional epidurals. I had 4 c-sections and 4 epidurals. Enjoy your baby!! READ MORE
Why do I have numbness in my face after an anesthesia?
The residual numbness is most likely due to the temporary disruption of the nerves from the surgery, not the anesthesia. Some of the nerves are pressed on by the surgical instruments and may get a bit boggy. Should be temporary READ MORE
Is it risky to undergo anesthesia with a common cold?
You should postpone the procedure until you no longer have the cold unless the surgery is urgent (excessive bleeding, infection,etc). The secretions from the cold in your lungs and throat may impair your ability to breathe during the anesthesia and cause complications. READ MORE
Fellowships
- Pediatric Anesthesiology - Children's Hospital of Philadelphia - Philadelphia, PA
- Critical Care Medicine - Children's Hospital of Philadelphia - Philadelphia, PA
- Children's Hospital, Fellow:Pediatric Critical Care Medicine 1991
Internships
- UPMC Mercy Hospital
Fellowships
- Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC (Critical Care Medicine)
Professional Society Memberships
- American Society of Anesthesiologists, American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, Society for Pediatric Anesthesia, Massachusetts Society of Anesthesiologists
Articles and Publications
- Articles, Presentations and Case Reports
What do you attribute your success to?
- Better care for kids, cutting edge technology, education and teaching others.
Hobbies / Sports
- Family, Friends, Traveling, Sailing, Kayaking
Favorite professional publications
- All major pediatric and anesthesiology research and publications
Dr. Karen R. Boretsky MD's Practice location
Practice At 3705 5th Ave
3705 5th Ave -Pittsburgh, PA 15213Get Direction
Boston Children\'s Hospital
300 Longwood Ave -Boston, Massachusetts 02115Get Direction
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