Deborah S. Brown, Anesthesiologist
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Deborah S. Brown

Anesthesiologist

2501 Parkers Ln Alexandria VA, 22306
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Dr. Deborah Brown is an anesthesiologist practicing in Alexandria, VA. Dr. Brown 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. Brown also might help manage pain after an operation.

Education and Training

University of Texas Medical Branch

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 48 years of experience
Deborah S. Brown
Deborah S. Brown's Expert Contributions
  • Is it normal to have a bad headache after anesthesia?

    I hate to use the word "normal" when it comes to a question like this. Let me use the words that it is not uncommon or unexpected to have a headache after anesthesia for a procedure. There are many reasons why. And it is not usually due to the drugs you have been given. First, you have been NPO for typically 8 hours or more before surgery. Even if you are allowed water up to a few hours before you have become relatively dehydrated which can lead to a headache. Second, if you are a coffee drinking adult, that lack of caffeine, even if you only drink a cup or two day can leave you with a headache. What procedure did you have? Most surgical procedures of head and neck or other procedures that caused odd positioning can also cause post op headaches. Also, ECT procedures almost universally are associated with post OP headaches. So, what do we as anesthesiologists do to try to prevent or treat headaches?? We try to hydrate the patient through the IV and if available from our pharmacy, give IV caffeine. Post-op, we encourage patients to hydrate and will treat the headache, not with narcotics, but with Tylenol or aspirin. READ MORE

  • Will my holistic medicine react with anesthesia?

    It depends on what medication you are taking. Normally, we ask that you discontinue non-prescription meds/supplements, etc., for 2 weeks before surgery. Many of these have unintended side effects like affecting blood clotting. As many of these prescriptions are unregulated, it is hard to know exactly what is in them. So, I would stop taking 2 weeks to 10 days before your procedure to be on the safe side. READ MORE

Areas of expertise and specialization

Anesthesiology

Fellowships

  • Walter Reed National Military Medical Center

Professional Society Memberships

  • American Society of Anesthesiologists, American Military Society, The Society of Federal Health Professionals

Articles and Publications

  • Published

What do you attribute your success to?

  • Her determination, love of people, education, and drive to make a difference.

Philanthropic Initiatives

  • Served 10 Years in the Military and 29 Years in the Reserves. Also did Missionary Trips to Iraq.

Hobbies / Sports

  • Traveling, Family, Friends, Fitness

Favorite professional publications

  • All major medical publications and research

Deborah S. Brown's Practice location

2501 Parkers Ln -
Alexandria, VA 22306
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