Dr. Vinaya K. Puppala M.D.
Anesthesiologist | Pain Medicine
403 Permian Way Suite # C & D VILLA RICA GA, 30180Practice Philosophy
Traditional Medicine
Rating
5/5
About
Dr. Vinaya Puppala is an Anesthesiologist, Pain Medicine Specialist and Hand Surgeon serving the Carrollton and Douglasville areas for more than 6 years. Dr. Puppala is experienced in Joint Injections, ...
Education and Training
University of Illinois B.S. Biology 2003
Washington University in St. Louis M.D. 2008
Board Certification
AnesthesiologyAmerican Board of AnesthesiologyABA- Pain Medicine- 2013
Provider Details
Dr. Vinaya K. Puppala M.D.'s Expert Contributions
Will I be sedated during my tonsillectomy?
You will likely receive general endotracheal anesthesia, meaning you will be asleep and unresponsive with a breathing tube placed to protect your airway. The breathing tube will typically be removed once you are awake and following commands. Most patients do not remember the breathing tube being placed or removed. READ MORE
How long does dental anesthesia last?
Local anesthetic (such as Novocaine, lidocaine, or bupivacaine) generally produce effects that last several hours. READ MORE
Can I drive after a local anesthetic?
Generally, yes you may drive after receiving local anesthetic, although this can vary depending on where the local anesthetic is placed. Ask your doctor if you can drive after your procedure. READ MORE
What happens when you can't wake up from anesthesia?
Patients can sometimes experience delayed emergence, where it can take longer than expected to wake up from anesthesia. In some cases, some of the medications administered may need to be reversed. In other cases where reversing agents are not available, it just takes time for the medications to wear off. In some instances, a breathing tube may need to remain in place until the patient is awake enough to breathe on their own and protect their own airway. All of these are very rare occurrences. READ MORE
What are the effects of anesthesia after surgery?
Common effects of anesthesia include drowsiness, sore throat, and nausea. READ MORE
Can I be asleep for my oral surgery?
Ask your surgeon what type of anesthesia is planned. It is possible for minor jaw surgery to be performed under intravenous sedation or local anesthesia only, but typically jaw surgery requires general anesthesia with a breathing tube. READ MORE
Is anesthesia used during dental filling?
Typically dental fillings are performed under local anesthesia only. READ MORE
Do you need anesthesia for a tonsillectomy?
Yes, a tonsillectomy typically requires general anesthesia with a breathing tube. READ MORE
Will my daughter be put to sleep for a dental procedure?
Ask your dentist what options he or she offers for sedation. It is possible to offer nitrous oxide, oral sedation, intravenous sedation, or general anesthesia with a breathing tube. READ MORE
What are the long-term side effects of general anesthesia?
There is no evidence of any significant long-term side effects from a routine single administration of general anesthesia in previously healthy patients. READ MORE
Can you be put to sleep for a root canal while pregnant?
Most physicians would recommend delaying non-emergent elective surgery during pregnancy. Ask your OB/GYN for further guidance. READ MORE
Why do some people wake up during anesthesia?
Typically anesthesia awareness is a rare occurrence that only occurs during cardiac surgery, trauma surgery, or emergency surgery when patients cannot tolerate receiving normal doses of anesthetic gases. Sometimes it can result due to anesthesia provider fatigue or error. READ MORE
Is it true that general anesthesia can shorten your life?
There is no evidence general anesthesia can shorten your life. READ MORE
Can anesthesia cause memory loss?
Some anesthetic drugs such as Versed are intentionally administered because they cause short term memory loss. If this memory loss was for a few hours, it is not a cause for concern and may be a normal result of the medications administered. READ MORE
How long does it take to wake up after surgery?
It usually takes 5-30 minutes to “wake up” from anesthesia. However, most people don’t remember the first several minutes they are awake and responsive. READ MORE
Can I request sedation if visiting the dentist makes me nervous?
Yes, you may request sedation from your dentist. Depending on your dentist’s preferences you may receive nitrous oxide, oral sedation, or intravenous sedation. You should check with your dentist’s office if they offer these options so that you can both come to a decision together. READ MORE
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineAwards
- Featured Atlanta Magazine Top Doctors
- Clinical Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology Medical College of Georgia
Treatments
- Trigger Point Injections
- Joint Injections
- Epidural Injections
- Transforaminal Epidural Injections
- Sacroiliac Injections
- Facets Nerve Blocks
- Medial Branch Blocks
- Radiofrequency Ablation
- Rf Ablation
- Kythoplasty
- Vertederotalsty
- Spinal Cord Stimulator Trials
- Spinal Cord Stimulator Implants
- Botox
Professional Memberships
- Professional Member American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians – Editorial Board
- Committee Member Georgia Society of Interventional Pain Physicians – Committee Member
- Board of Directors Medical Association of Georgia
- Professional Member American Society of Anesthesiologists
- Professional Member American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine
Fellowships
- Northwestern University Interventional Pain Medicine
Dr. Vinaya K. Puppala M.D.'s Practice location
V.K.PuppalaMD: Relieve Pain. Restore Lives.
939 Bob Arnold Blvd Suite # G -Lithia Springs, GA 30122Get Direction
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Dr. Vinaya K. Puppala M.D.'s reviews
Write ReviewPatient Experience with Dr. Puppala
- Virginia h.
Stimulator has been a life changer!.
- Rhonda r.
Complete relief with the stimulator.
- C. m.
Very happy.
- Larry w.
Less pain after stimulator.
- J. d.
Stimulator helped me sleep at night.
- B. j.
Dr. Puppala is the only Doctor that has ever helped me in my entire life!.
- Anonymous
The only Doctor that has ever helped me in my entire life!.
- Scott s.
Great relief.
- Anonymous
Overwhelmed with satisfaction - I thank God for this remedy.
- Hr r.
Great staff in Carrollton.
- G. b.
Pain free.
- J. b.
Pain is completely gone!.
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