Raman Shanker, Anesthesiologist
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Raman Shanker

Anesthesiologist

2310 River Blossom Lane Kingwood TX, 77345
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Dr. Raman Shanker is an anesthesiologist practicing in Kingwood, TX. Dr. Shanker 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. Shanker also might help manage pain after an operation.

Education and Training

Meddra

Board Certification

American Board of Anesthesiology- Anesthesiology

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 58 years of experience
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Raman Shanker's Expert Contributions
  • Can hip surgery be done without general anesthesia?

    Yes! you can do hip surgery under Epidural Anesthesia. Talk to your Anesthesiologist. On Thursday, June 15, 2023 at 02:53:39 PM EDT, Patient Question wrote: | You have a new patient question! All you have to do is reply to this email to answer. All questions and answers are for informational purposes only. | | | | |   | | | | Someone has asked you a question | | Click here to view this request online | | | | | | | | Dr. Shanker | | Question Alert | | You Have A New Question | | Simply reply to this email with your answer. | |   | | | |   | | | Can hip surgery be done without general anesthesia? | | |   | | I will have hip surgery. Can hip surgery be done without general anesthesia? | |   | |   | | | |   | | Reply to this email to answer, or Login to see all questions. | | | | | | | | IT IS SAFE TO PARTICIPATE. Answering this question does not constitute medical advice or establish a doctor-patient relationship. All questions and answers are for informational purpose only. All question submitters are advised to seek the care of their local medical provider. | |   | | | | Find A Top Doc, 1350 Ave of the Americas, New York, NY 10019, United States Of America, (866) 664-DOCS Unsubscribe Manage preferences | | READ MORE

  • Is anesthesia and this medication ok?

    Severe anxiety can be accompanied by higher BP and heart rate. But with adequate sedation that most patients get prior to surgery, most patients calm down and with the induction of general Anesthesia and proper monitoring of cardiac rhythm, BP and other vital signs a safe anesthesia can be administered by most trained personnel. READ MORE

  • My mom's head injury?

    This question has to be addressed by your mom's admitting physician. READ MORE

  • How can I make dental anesthesia wear off faster?

    There is not much you can do for a couple of hours to get rid of the numbness. READ MORE

  • What kind of anesthesia is used for a lumpectomy?

    Usually, local anesthesia is used. READ MORE

  • How do you get rid of numbness from lidocaine?

    Lidocaine wears off in about 3 to 4 hours. When was it injected? READ MORE

  • Can anesthesia cause an irregular heartbeat?

    During anesthesia some patients have benign arrythmias. However most os the time there is no long term effect on the heart. READ MORE

  • Can you eat before local anesthesia?

    You can, depending on the Procedure. However as you never know about any adverse reactions to drugs or Surgery, which can occur and in turn cause nausea and vomiting, it is a good idea to restrict solid food about 5hours before the scheduled surgery. But your surgical staff will let you know their policy on NPO. READ MORE

  • What kind of anesthesia is used for discectomy?

    Usually we use General Anesthesia with an endotracheal tube for laminectomies and Discectomies. READ MORE

  • Do they sedate you in hospice?

    It will depend entirely on her condition and her physicians who will decide on any necessary medications. READ MORE

  • Does anesthesia cause hair loss?

    No anesthetic agents have been found to be specifically associated with hair loss. However there are some individuals who might find 'Hair loss' possibly from the debilitating condition, surgery and the prolonged recovery process after a major surgery. READ MORE

  • Do I need anesthesia for my laser surgery?

    Laser Keratoplasty can be safely accomplished under local Anesthesia. READ MORE

  • How are children usually given anesthesia?

    Not knowing more details like how old your son is and are there any Airway abnormalities it is not easy to give you a definitive answer. However an induction with anesthetic gasses given through a Face Mask is a safe alternative to IV induction. READ MORE

  • Is CT scan done under general anesthesia for adults?

    Generally there is no need to submit a patient to General Anesthesia for a CT scan. However you can talk to your physician to have a anesthesia personnel to prescribe an antianxiety medication before the procedure. READ MORE

  • Is general anesthesia safe during pregnancy?

    Ideally it is better to avoid Anesthesia during pregnancy. However if it is deemed necessary to have surgery, General Anesthesia can be safely administered by a trained Anesthesiologist. READ MORE

  • Is it safe for an 86 year old to go under anesthesia?

    Yes. The age alone should not increase the risk of General Anesthesia. However, It is the age related modifying factors like cardiopulmonary and metabolic diseases that may increase the risk in older patients. READ MORE

  • Can my son experience any side effects with local anesthesia?

    Not likely. Local anesthetics usually cannot be detected in our blood after a day or two in significant amounts. READ MORE

  • What is the recovery time for "trigger finger?"

    I have administered regional block on several patients for this kind of Surgery. The Recovery time will depend upon how extensive the procedure it was and the presence of complicating conditions like Diabetes etc. To go back to work if you are not a manual laborer it should only take 2 to3 weeks. If you need to use your hands at work it would take 6-8 weeks. READ MORE

  • My son has a small throat polyp. Will he have to under general anesthesia for the surgery?

    If the surgeon thinks he can do it, depending on the location of the polyp and the maturity of the child, it can be done under local anesthesia or general anesthesia. But in a 13-year-old, if I had a choice, I would prefer to administer general anesthesia for the surgery. As an anesthesiologist, I always like to have access to a patient's airway and control the respirations during the surgery. READ MORE

  • Is it possible to be allergic to anesthesia?

    In theory It is possible that you will be allergic to one or more drugs and agents used in Anesthesia. However it is rare and if you are going to have a reaction it is best to have it under the care of an experienced Anesthesiologist in the OR. The most dreaded reaction to fear is severe anaphylactic shock with bronchospasm and there are several ways to take preventive measures and treat it if necessary. READ MORE

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Former Clinical Assistant Professor -

Internships

  • Vassar Brothers Medical Center

What do you attribute your success to?

  • Parents, Upbringing and Encouragement, Support of Wife and Children

Hobbies / Sports

  • Bicycling, Working Out

Favorite professional publications

  • Anesthesiology

Raman Shanker's Practice location

2310 River Blossom Lane -
Kingwood, TX 77345
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