Dr. Howard C Doughty DO
Anesthesiologist
4999 Louise Dr Suite 105 Mechanicsburg PA, 17055About
Dr. Howard Doughty is an anesthesiologist practicing in Mechanicsburg, PA. Dr. Doughty 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. Doughty also might help manage pain after an operation.
Education and Training
Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences 1976
Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine 1976
Provider Details
Treatments
- Colon Polyps
- Hernia
Dr. Howard C Doughty DO's Practice location
Dr. Howard C Doughty DO's reviews
Write ReviewRecommended Articles
- Muscular Dystrophy in Children
Muscular dystrophy or MD is a genetic disorder that stops the body from producing enough proteins to develop the muscles and keep them healthy. This fault in the genetic structure slowly weakens the body as the person ages. It is really heartbreaking to hear a parent say, “My child has muscular...
- 23andMe Now FDA-Approved to Test BRCA Genetic Mutations Without a Doctor
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized the use of a direct-to-consumer (DTC) test for BRCA1/BRCA2 genetic mutations. Although it is not the first DTC test available on the US marketplace, it is the first one designed to specifically test for BRCA mutations.“Being the first and...
- What Is the Epiglottis?
What is Epiglottis?Epiglottis is a elastic flap of tissue that is shaped like a thin leaf and situated at the root of the tongue. It protects the opening between the vocal cords, known as the entrance of the glottis. Epiglottis is covered with mucous membrane, which is a yellow elastic cartilage...
- What Are the Risks of Laminectomy?
Your doctor will first attempt to give you other alternative treatments before recommending surgery. If your back pain still persists after treatment, your doctor may suggest for surgery as one of the solutions. Laminectomy is the most probable surgical procedure that you will have to undergo.Facts...
- Recovery After a Laminectomy
Laminectomy is a surgical procedure done for the removal of the lamina, bone spurs, and ligaments that may be putting pressure on your spinal nerves and causing lower back pain. The procedure is said to be one of the most commonly performed back surgeries. Below is a detailed information on what...
- Different Types of Physicians Explained
Doctors or physicians are categorized according to different factors including medical specialties and subspecialties. Most doctors specialize in a specific area of medicine. This article provides a summary of the different types of doctors in the medical field. AllergistsAllergists are also...
Nearby Providers
- Dr. Joseph F Answine MD4999 Louise Dr Mechanicsburg PA 17055
- Dr. Lee B Adlestein MD4999 Louise Dr Mechanicsburg PA 17055
- Dr. Jay P Nassar MD4999 Louise Dr Mechanicsburg PA 17055
- Dr. William C Motter MD4999 Louise Dr Mechanicsburg PA 17055
- Dr. Todd C Schaeffer DO4999 Louise Dr Mechanicsburg PA 17055
- Dr. Mukul L Parikh MD4999 Louise Dr Mechanicsburg PA 17055