Suresh Krishnan
Anesthesiologist
1165 A, E Cherry Street Troy Missouri, 63379About
Suresh Krishnan, MD, DLO, works for Interventional Pain Care in Troy, Missouri. He specializes in a variety of pain including general pain syndrome, heck, neck, spine and extremity care, to phantom limb pain. Prior to working in the United States, Dr. Krishnan was an ear, nose and throat surgeon in India, and remains board certified. He has also held chief positions in several hospitals and surgical clinics in Guam.
Education and Training
Stanley Medical College
Board Certification
American Board of Pain Medicine
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How long does anesthesia last after hand surgery?
General anesthesia wears off soon after the surgery is done READ MORE
What kind of anesthesia is used for arthroscopic shoulder surgery?
Usually General anesthesia with local anesthetic block READ MORE
Can a spinal block cause permanent damage?
Yes, but it’s rare. READ MORE
What is the anesthetic of choice for a cardiac patient?
General anesthesia READ MORE
Can you eat or drink before a nerve block?
Clear fluids are allowed up to 4 hours before surgery READ MORE
Is epidural anesthesia painful afterwards?
You can have some soreness afterwards at the injection site READ MORE
Are you awake during oral surgery?
You can be awake with adequate local anesthetic infiltration READ MORE
How do they give you general anesthesia?
You will have a IV access and after connecting to appropriate monitors, medications are given through your iv. Once you’re asleep then you may have a tube placed in your trachea and anesthesia will be maintained by anesthetic gas. This is a very short explanation READ MORE
What anesthetic is used for a root canal?
Local anesthetic READ MORE
How long does it take to wake up after surgery?
Average of 30 min READ MORE
Do you have to be intubated for general anesthesia?
Yes READ MORE
What type of anesthesia is used for an appendectomy?
General READ MORE
Why do they tape your eyes shut during surgery?
To prevent damage to the cornea READ MORE
Can local anesthesia make you sleepy?
No. Unless you are given medication to make you sleepy READ MORE
How does a local anesthetic work?
Blocks the conduction of pain signals to the brain READ MORE
How many types of anesthesia exist?
General Local, IV sedation READ MORE
How long does rhinoplasty surgery last?
Depends on how much work has to be done. Average of 1-3 hours READ MORE
What kind of anesthesia is used for hand surgery?
Most people use general anesthesia. Local anesthetic can also be used READ MORE
Can I drive after a local anesthetic?
Yes If no sedation is used READ MORE
Is anesthesia used during eye surgery?
Most of the time local anesthetic is used READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Local Public Speaking -
Internships
- New York Methodist Hosptial
Fellowships
- Northwestern University (Pain Management)
Professional Society Memberships
- American Society of Anesthesiology, American Society of Interventional Pain Management, American Academy of Pain Management, American Academy of Pain Medicine
What do you attribute your success to?
- Building a Relationship with the Patients with a Real Concern for them and their Needs- Great Communications
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