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Dr. Anthony Russell, MD

Anesthesiologist

Dr. Anthony Russell is an anesthesiologist practicing in Tallahassee, Florida. Dr. Russell 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. Russell also might help manage pain after an operation.
37 years Experience
Dr. Anthony Russell, MD
  • Tallahassee, Florida
  • NYU School of Medicine
  • Accepting new patients

What anesthesia is used for ingrown toenail surgery?

There are several types. The least intensive would be a toe block with 1% lidocaine

What type of anesthesia is used for colon resection?

General anesthesia. Regional may be used if the patient has significant pulmonary or cardiac comorbidity.

How do you get rid of tingling after surgery?

In most cases, paresthesias resolve on their own. If they persist patient can be referred to neurology

What kind of anesthesia is used for kidney stone removal?

General or regional anesthesia can be used. It depends on the patients comorbid status

What kind of anesthesia do you use for tonsillectomy?

General anesthesia with endotracheal intubation to protect the airway.