Dr. Patrick L Retterath MD
Anesthesiologist | Pain Medicine
1512 4th St Ne Watertown SD, 57201About
Dr. Patrick Retterath is an anesthesiologist practicing in Watertown, SD. Dr. Retterath 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. Retterath also might help manage pain after an operation.
Education and Training
Univ Of Nd Sch Of Med- Grand Forks Nd 1985
Board Certification
AnesthesiologyAmerican Board of AnesthesiologyABA
Provider Details
Dr. Patrick L Retterath MD's Practice location
Dr. Patrick L Retterath MD's reviews
Write ReviewPatient Experience with Dr. Retterath
Recommended Articles
- Moms With Asthma Can Breastfeed Their Babies Without Worry
According to a new study, moms with asthma can breast feed their babies, as this practice may not increase the risk of asthma in children. In this study, the researchers followed up babies until they are 12-years-old with the aim of assessing the impact of breastfeeding in the development of lungs....
- When Going Out to Eat with Crohn's Disease, What's the Safest Cuisine?
When you have Crohn’s Disease, living everyday life can be tough enough, but going out to eat may add an extra challenge. In addition to the challenges presented by frequent bathroom breaks, you may find it difficult to locate restaurants that serve food items that don’t exasperate your...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
Nearby Providers
- Dr. Bruce W Keppen M.D.1512 4th St Ne Watertown SD 57201
- Dr. Jeffrey O Bergsbaken MD401 9TH AVE NW WATERTOWN SD 57201
- Dr. Teralynn S Clark MD1201 Mickelson Dr Watertown SD 57201
- Dr. Jeffrey W Hanson MD401 9TH AVE NW WATERTOWN SD 57201