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Dr. Nataliya Yakovleva, MD, MBA
Anesthesiologist
2438 Dr M.L.K. Jr St N St. Petersburg FL, 33704About
Nataliya Yakovleva, MD, MBA, is an anesthesiologist who diagnoses and treats patients in Florida. Her last core role was with EmCare Anesthesia Services, South Division in Clearwater, Florida. As an anesthesiologist, she specializes in the total perioperative care of patients before, during, and after surgery, including anesthesia, intensive care medicine, critical emergency medicine, and pain medicine. Dr. Yakovleva has an impressive professional journey that spans twenty years.
Education and Training
Crimean Medical Institute MD 1996
Brandeis University MBA 2019
Board Certification
American Board of Anesthesiology
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Dr. Nataliya Yakovleva, MD, MBA's Expert Contributions
What is the safest anesthesia for surgery?
It depends what surgery you are having, some surgeries could be done under local anesthesia only, some Ortho surgeries could be done under regional block with sedation or under general. GI surgeries are done only under general and some urology, c-sections and Ortho are done under spinal block with sedation or general. READ MORE
What happens when you go under dental anesthesia?
Dental anesthesia is different, if you get root canal done the medication is injected inside your gums, if you get the dental implants, you will receive intravenous sedation, some dental procedures require general anesthesia. READ MORE
How do you anesthetize a finger?
By injection in the finger of local anesthetic such as Lidocaine to make it numb. READ MORE
How long does local anesthesia last in seniors?
Depends on the drug being used, usually between 6-10 hrs READ MORE
Can spinal anesthesia cause paralysis?
If it’s done wrong it can cause a damage to the spinal cord and subsequently cause a paralysis. READ MORE
How long does topical anesthesia take to work?
Topical anesthesia starts working in 30 min, max in 1 hr READ MORE
Can anesthesia cause confusion in elderly people?
Yes, general anesthesia can cause confusion in the elderly. If someone has dementia, anesthesia can make it worse. READ MORE
What medication is used in a nerve block?
They are called local anesthetics, they can be short-acting, last about 4-6 hrs, example Lidocaine; medium-acting last 12-16 hrs, example Ropivacaine; long-acting last up to 24hrs, example Bupivacaine. READ MORE
Can a sedated person hear you?
There are different levels of sedation. Conscious sedation, which is used for eye or imaging with intervention procedures, keeps people lightly sedated and they respond to verbal stimuli, so they can hear you. READ MORE
How long should a nerve block last after shoulder surgery?
Nerve block lasts between 12 and 16 hrs, sometimes it can last up to 24 hrs if Marcaine was used as a local anesthetic for the block. READ MORE
What type of anesthesia is used for heart surgery?
General anesthesia READ MORE
Why would you sedate a stroke patient?
Depends for what, if the patient is sedated to be still during MRI or interventional radiology procedure it is acceptable. READ MORE
Why is my mouth so dry after anesthesia?
It can happen if some drying saliva medication was given. READ MORE
Does dental anesthesia have side effects?
Yes, it could be nerve damage, bleeding, prolonged numbness of the gums, it’s not very common and you have to ask your dentist more details about dental anesthesia before your procedure. READ MORE
Can anesthesia cause a stroke?
Anesthesia by itself cannot cause a stroke unless you have an underlying medical condition with history of blood clots in the legs or uncontrolled irregular heartbeat, prolonged surgery, orthopedic procedures with immobilization after the surgery. READ MORE
Are you asleep for an epidural steroid injection?
It depends, some pain management doctors use minimal sedation just to reduce patients’ anxiety and some use deep sedation to keep patients completely out during these injections. READ MORE
Do you talk while under anesthesia?
If you are under general anesthesia or deep sedation, you don’t talk. You can talk under conscious sedation or MAC anesthesia. READ MORE
What kind of anesthesia is used for colon surgery?
General anesthesia READ MORE
Is it okay to be sleepy after anesthesia?
During the first 24 hrs it is normal to be sleepy. READ MORE
Can anesthesia cause memory issues?
If you are young and healthy it’s not common to have a memory loss. READ MORE
Professional Memberships
- Florida Society of Anesthesiologists
- American Society of Anesthesiologists
- American College of Physicians
- American Society of Anesthesiology
- American Society of Regional Anesthesia
Fellowships
- UPMC Regional Anesthesia 2013
Professional Society Memberships
- American Society of Anesthesiologists, Florida Society of Anesthesiologists
Dr. Nataliya Yakovleva, MD, MBA's Practice location
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