Michael Panger
Anesthesiologist
3508 Staunton Avenue Southeast Charleston West Virginia, 25304About
Dr. Michael Panger is an anesthesiologist practicing in Charleston, West Virginia. Dr. Panger 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. Panger also might help manage pain after an operation.
Education and Training
West Virginia University
Board Certification
American Board of Anethesiology- Anesthesiology
Provider Details
Michael Panger's Expert Contributions
What kind of sedation is used for a child's tonsillectomy?
Not sedation, general anesthesia. READ MORE
Is it best to be sedated for a colonoscopy?
Yes READ MORE
Is general anesthesia used for prostate biopsy?
Usually READ MORE
Are you awake during sinus surgery?
No READ MORE
What does anesthesia do to the lungs?
Nothing permanent. The is some closure of the small air sacs while under anesthesia but that normalizes when awake READ MORE
What sedation is used for testicular sclerotherapy?
Local anesthesia, no sedation READ MORE
Do you need general anesthesia for a liver biopsy?
No READ MORE
What anesthesia is used for liver resection?
General anesthesia READ MORE
Can back surgery be done with local anesthesia?
Depends on the procedure, but yes, some are done under local anesthesia. READ MORE
What type of sedation is used for liver surgery?
General anesthesia READ MORE
Can you be put to sleep for a bronchoscopy?
Yes READ MORE
Sleep apnea and surgery
Yes, just make sure your anesthesiologist is aware. READ MORE
What type of sedation is used for gallbladder surgery?
General anesthesia, you are unconscious READ MORE
What is the safest anesthesia for ear surgery?
Depends on the surgery but if it's invasive, general anesthesia . READ MORE
Do you get general anesthesia for a prostate biopsy?
Usually. It would be a bit uncomfortable without. READ MORE
What type of anesthesia is used for a liver biopsy?
Usually sedation but sometimes general anesthesia READ MORE
Is liver biopsy done under local anesthesia?
Can be but usually sedation is added READ MORE
Can you get local anesthesia for chronic knee pain?
Yes, but it wouldn't last long. Other therapies would be recommended. READ MORE
Can you be put to sleep for a colonoscopy?
Yes READ MORE
Do they give you general anesthesia for gastric bypass?
Yes READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Assistant Clinical Professor, West Virginia University -
- Local Public Speaking -
Professional Society Memberships
- American Society of Anesthesiologists
What do you attribute your success to?
- Focus on Patient Care, Collegiate Relations, Support of Family and Colleagues
Michael Panger's Practice location
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