Suresh Krishnan

Anesthesiologist

1165 A, E Cherry Street Troy Missouri, 63379 Show map

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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

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 28 years of experience

Suresh Krishnan

Suresh Krishnan's Expert Contributions

My Answers

What kind of anesthesia is used for discectomy?
Usually general anesthesia is used READ MORE
Can you eat before local anesthesia?
It is best to avoid food before any type of anesthesia because you may have unexpected change of events READ MORE
Do I need anesthesia for my laser eye surgery?
Topical or local anesthesia is all that is needed. Some people would benefit from mild sedation. READ MORE
Is CT scan done under general anesthesia for adults?
Ct scan is not a tight space no anesthesia is needed READ MORE
Is general anesthesia safe during pregnancy?
The usual risks for general anesthesia applies to babies who undergo anesthesia and recover fairly quickly. Many surgeries are done for newborn babies and most of them do good. READ MORE
Does anesthesia cause hair loss?
Can happen very rarely. READ MORE
My son dislocated his shoulder. Is anesthesia needed for the repair?
Yes, because it can be very uncomfortable without sedation or analgesia. READ MORE
I'm having a nose job. Will the anesthesia affect my high blood pressure?
Anesthesia will lower the blood pressure normally. Mostly depends on the depth of anesthesia needed to do the procedure, meaning how comfortable you need to be kept.If the procedure is painful then the depth of anesthesia needs to be more and it can lower your pressure more. Since it is a completely monitored situation the blood pressure can be increased or decreased with appropriate medications. READ MORE
Does anesthesia cause muscle twitching?
I would say most likely it is unrelated. READ MORE
Is it riskier for people who are overweight to go under anesthesia?
Yes it is more risky for overweight patients. Problems with blood pressure and airway management would be the most common issues READ MORE
Does local anesthesia also make one drowsy?
If only local anesthetic is used it will not make you drowsy unless large volumes are used. In most cases the volume of anesthetic used is usually small READ MORE
Is my fever a side effect of anesthesia?
Fever is a non specific symptom. People can get post - op fever some times. Watch for worsening of the fever and persistence of the fever. Usually post-op fever subsides in a day or over night. If this does not happen contact your surgical team READ MORE
Is general anesthesia required for a bronchoscopy?
It can be done both ways Most commonly, it is done under sedation. READ MORE
Does anesthesia put extra stress on the liver?
Anesthesia does put stress on all the major organs of the body. Depends on how the liver function tests turn out. He can have most surgeries with certain precautions that need to be taken before proceeding. Discuss with the anesthesiologist to clear your doubts. Depends on the type of surgery also. Unless he is in total liver failure, most of the time, things go well. READ MORE
Will my holistic medicine react with anesthesia?
Some of the medications can interfere with medications used. They can act synergistically and cause serious issues. St.Johns wort is an example. It can cause issues with blood pressure control. READ MORE
How long does anesthesia last?
If bupivacaine is used then it would last 3-4 hours READ MORE
Can three epidurals be a problem?
Unless you have a contraindication or a new condition specifically related to your spine, it would carry the same risk as before. I feel that you would not have problems unless something has developed since your last delivery. READ MORE
What can cause tingling sensation in muscles?
The tingling seems to stem from hyperventilation during exercise, which causes changes in electrolyte levels leading to the tingling sensation. It is prudent to check for serum electrolyte levels to see if they are abnormally low. Hope this helps. READ MORE
Is anesthesia safe for older people with dementia?
Age and mental status are factors in considering the interactions of medications used in anesthesia. Usually, if the patient does not have other major co-morbidities such as coronary artery disease, diabetes and uncontrolled hypertension to name a few, they should not have any problem undergoing anesthesia in a normal setting. If the procedure seems to be short, the morbidity is usually less. The duration of the anesthesia is also a factor meaning if it is a longer procedure, then the morbidity is also higher. In general, dental anesthesia procedures are safe if done in the right way. READ MORE
What is procedural anesthesia?
Procedural anesthesia or conscious sedation is given in a outpatient setting The patient usually maintains spontaneous breathing and cardiac functions while medications which cause sedation are given, and a dissociative state of consciouness, is being maintained so that the patient is usually unaware of the unpleasantness of the situation. This type of anesthesia is given for minor procedures usually where it does not require the anesthesiologist to take over control of the respiratory functions of the patient. READ MORE

Areas of expertise and specialization

Pain Management

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