Richard J. Doran
Anesthesiologist
1 Hospital Court Oshawa Ontario, L1G 2B9About
Richard Doran, MD, FRCP, works for the Lake Ridge Health System in Oshawa, Ontario. An expert in pain management, he is also an international speaker on the subject of chronic pain. He has spoken for anesthesia conferences in the United States and Canada, and has also released CD's on the subject of pharmaceuticals. Dr. Doran believes in staying up to date with the latest technology; doing so will enhance the quality of his treatments.
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Education and Training
University of Ottawa
Board Certification
American Board of Anesthesia - Anesthesiology
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Richard J. Doran's Expert Contributions
Why do I have numbness in my face after an anesthesia?
When you have your wisdom teeth removed, the dentist or oral surgeon will usually inject freezing so you don't have pain when you wake up. Occasionally, the nerve gets bruised (the medical term is neuropraxia), giving prolonged numbness. It is unlikely that it is related to the anesthesia. READ MORE
Can three epidurals be a problem?
No. There is no problems with 3 epidurals. There is no more risk of complications than with your first one. Indeed I do epidurals for chronic back pain every 2-3 months without problems READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Spoken on expert panels, for the Society of American Anesthesiologists, for the University of Toronto Anesthesia Conferences on chronic pain -
Internships
- University of Ottawa
Fellowships
- University of Toronto (Research and Clinical)
Professional Society Memberships
- Canadian Anesthesiologists' Society, American Society of Anesthesiologists, American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine
What do you attribute your success to?
Hard work, Staying current with technology and medications and embracing them for advancement in treatments.
Hobbies / Sports
- Golf, Travel
Favorite professional publications
- ASRA Journal, American Society of Anesthesiology
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