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Dr. Babatunde Oyediran, MD, PHARMD

Anesthesiologist | Critical Care Medicine

Dr. Babatunde Oyediran is a board certified anesthesiologist who practices as an independent Physician in multiple locations including Mcallen,TX  and Newburgh, IN. Dr. Oyediran evaluates, and administers various forms of anesthesia in preparation for surgery. Anesthesiologists specialize in evaluating, monitoring, and supervising patient care before, during, and after diverse procedures and surgeries. They administer general anesthesia (puts the patient into deep sleep), sedation- which calms the patient or makes him/her unaware of the situation, and regional anesthesia, which numbs a specific part of the body. As an anesthesiologist, Dr. Oyediran also might help manage pain after an operation. He also practices critical care medicine- the care of severely-ill patients.
21 years Experience
Dr. Babatunde Oyediran, MD, PHARMD
  • Edinburg, TX
  • Texas Southern University
  • Accepting new patients

Do they sedate you for a bronchoscopy?

I am sorry to learn about your condition. A bronchoscopy is a very invasive procedure. Not only will you be sedated, you shall require general anesthesia to tolerate such a procedure READ MORE
I am sorry to learn about your condition. A bronchoscopy is a very invasive procedure. Not only will you be sedated, you shall require general anesthesia to tolerate such a procedure because of the possible treatments required. However, depending on what’s going on with your respiratory system, you can have a laryngoscopy done in an ENT’s office… with that, they can only see the gateway to your trachea and not the bronchial tree.

Do you go under general anesthesia for hand surgery?

Usually, the commom approaches are general anesthesia/ Peripheral nerve block or regional anesthesia which may include Intravenous regional anesthesia ( but this isn’t too common READ MORE
Usually, the commom approaches are general anesthesia/ Peripheral nerve block or regional anesthesia which may include Intravenous regional anesthesia ( but this isn’t too common anymore)

What is the safest anesthesia for ear surgery?

It depends on the reason for the ear surgery and the location. The surgery could be in the external, middle, or inner ear. For surgery in the middle or inner ear… general anesthesia READ MORE
It depends on the reason for the ear surgery and the location. The surgery could be in the external, middle, or inner ear. For surgery in the middle or inner ear… general anesthesia is your safest and only option. For the external ear, depending on the pathology… it could be done under moderate to deep sedation with local anesthesia if possible.

How do they numb the prostate for biopsy?

In regards to prostate biopsies, it can be quite uncomfortable and inconvenient. The Urologist will need to obtain about 12 samples and this can be painful also. Therefore, prostate READ MORE
In regards to prostate biopsies, it can be quite uncomfortable and inconvenient. The Urologist will need to obtain about 12 samples and this can be painful also. Therefore, prostate biopsies are performed under general anesthesia or deep sedation.

How to cure hpv

I am sorry to learn this. I would like to refer you to a urologist/ your PCP. They’ll have various options to offer after a physical examination.

Is it safe to go under anesthesia with COPD?

I am sorry to learn you are living with COPD. A large population of patients have this condition. COPD can be mild, moderate, or severe. Hence, prior to having your surgery, a READ MORE
I am sorry to learn you are living with COPD. A large population of patients have this condition. COPD can be mild, moderate, or severe. Hence, prior to having your surgery, a physician should evaluate you and risk stratify your medical conditions. This will give us insight as to how to optimize your medical conditions and how we can safely administer anesthesia with a favorable outcome.