Dr. Bernard Wittels M.D., PH.D., Anesthesiologist
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Dr. Bernard Wittels M.D., PH.D.

Anesthesiologist

355 Ridge Avenue Evanston IL, 60202

About

Dr. Bernard Wittels is an anesthesiologist practicing in Evanston, IL. Dr. Wittels ensures the safety of patients who are about to undergo surgery. Anesthesiologists specialize in general anesthesia, (keeping patients unconscious, hemodynamically stable, and pain-free), sedation, (reducing anxiety and inducing a state of calm sleepiness) , and regional anesthesia, (numbing a region of the body using local anesthetics). As an anesthesiologist, Dr. Wittels also provides acute pain management after an operation using peripheral nerve blocks and patient-controlled intravenous opioids.

Education and Training

Univ of Chicago, Pritzker Sch of Med, Chicago Il 1986

U Of Chgo Div Of Bio Sci Pritzker Sch Of Med 1986

Board Certification

AnesthesiologyAmerican Board of AnesthesiologyABA

Provider Details

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Dr. Bernard Wittels M.D., PH.D.
Dr. Bernard Wittels M.D., PH.D.'s Expert Contributions
  • The Silent Killer

    She moves in a stealthy manner, makes no sounds, emits no scent, you insist that you don’t know her and you have no reason to be suspicious of anything.  Who is this sly culprit?  Your cardiologist knows her, your nephrologist does too; even your opthalmologist, internist, obstetrician and...

  • Pain-Free Labor and Delivery

    Many pregnant women near their delivery date have preconceived notions about the management of their labor and delivery. Some plan a “natural” delivery, some want only intravenous opioids for pain relief, and others want an epidural anesthetic as soon as possible. For women who have never...

  • Can anesthesia cause insomnia?

    NO READ MORE

  • How do you detox after general anesthesia?

    To have all traces of drugs and agents given to you during general anesthesia, the tincture of time is the only answer and the speed with which those effects dissipate depends directly on their specific drug elimination half-lives. That usually means in a day or two, perhaps up to a week if you need to perform higher cognitive skills (solving differential equations, piloting a jet aircraft, or playing a Rachmaninoff piano concerto). READ MORE

  • Is it normal to lose hair after general anesthesia?

    Hair loss (alopecia) has many potential causes, but general anesthesia itself is not one of them. READ MORE

  • Can anesthesia cause headaches days later?

    NO READ MORE

  • How long does it take to feel normal after anesthesia?

    Recovery after surgery with general anesthesia depends not only on the anesthetic medications you received, but also on the type of surgery you had. More invasive and extensive surgeries require more postoperative pain medications that may complicate and prolong recovery. Nearly all anesthetic drugs dissipate completely after 24 hours. READ MORE

  • What is considered regional anesthesia?

    Regional anesthesia is a broad term that encompasses all forms of nerve blocks and may include interscalene, supraclavicular, infraclavicular, axillary, median, ulnar and radial nerve blocks, as well as fascia iliaca, femoral nerve, obturator canal block. sciatic nerve block, popliteal nerve block, ankle block, spinal anesthesia, epidural anesthesia and combinations of the above. READ MORE

  • Can spinal anesthesia give you a headache?

    Yes, spinal anesthesia can lead to a very severe, positional headache that dissipates completely when supine, then recurs immediately and severely upon standing and walking. READ MORE

  • Why does it take so long to wake up from dental anesthesia?

    I cannot give you a specific, detailed answer to your question without knowing what your dentist gave you; however, one drug that dentists use (ketamine) can have lasting effects; ketamine acts as a strong analgesic and a dissociative anesthetic, but may have residual effects that last more than twelve hours afterward. READ MORE

  • How long does it take for spinal anesthesia to wear off?

    The most common local anesthetic used for spinal anesthesia (bupivacaine) usually provides 90 minutes of surgical anesthesia, then begins to dissipate slowly from head to toe over the course of the next two to three hours. READ MORE

  • What drugs are used for regional anesthesia?

    All drugs used for regional anesthesia are local anesthetics, the most common of which are lidocaine, bupivacaine, and ropivacaine. When given as a spinal or epidural anesthetic, these drugs must be preservative-free. READ MORE

  • Can anesthesia cause emotional problems?

    Some drugs used in anesthesia can cause transient amnesia and unmasking of underlying emotional stress or turmoil that one normally does not express outwardly. READ MORE

  • Does anesthesia cause taste loss?

    NO READ MORE

  • Do you lose hair after anesthesia?

    NO READ MORE

  • How long does it take to feel normal after general anesthesia?

    After general anesthesia, you awaken and breathe spontaneously, but may feel a little groggy or disoriented for a few minutes, then you become more alert and oriented over the next 15-30 minutes. You usually stay in the recovery room for about an hour to receive treatment for any pain or nausea until you are fully awake and comfortable enough to take care of yourself. READ MORE

  • Can anesthesia cause dizziness days later?

    NO. READ MORE

  • What are the side effects of a local anesthetic?

    Local anesthetics can cause transient pain and burning when first injected, especially if bupivacaine is used or it is injected too rapidly. The duration of numbness from local anesthetics varies considerably. Giving too much local anesthetic can cause numbness or tingling in your lips or gums, ringing in your ears, or even a transient seizure, so the dose must be carefully prescribed. READ MORE

  • What surgeries use local anesthesia?

    Only minor, small operations, such as removal of skin lesions are done with local anesthesia alone. READ MORE

  • Where does your mind go when under anesthesia?

    While under general anesthesia, patients usually experience pleasant dreams, but sometimes hidden fears and anxieties become unmasked and patients may express those emotions. READ MORE

  • What type of anesthesia is used for vascular surgery?

    Vascular surgery involves a wide spectrum of surgical procedures from varicose vein stripping (done with local anesthetic and IV sedation) to repair of a ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm (done under general anesthesia with invasive monitoring, close hemodynamic control, and possible transfusion of blood products). As a 33 year-old female, you are probably having the more minor procedure with either monitored anesthesia care or a basic general anesthetic. In general, if you describe more specifically the surgery you anticipate, then I can describe more specifically the anesthetic care you may receive. READ MORE

  • Is anesthesia hard on the heart?

    Most 35 year-old patients have no heart disease and all anesthesiologists do their best to minimize their patients' pain and stress, as well as to maintain normal parameters for blood pressure, pulse, temperature, oxygenation and ventilation, so that there are no stressors on the heart. READ MORE

Areas of expertise and specialization

Obstetric anesthesiaThoracic and Vascular anesthesia

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Associate Professor University of Chicago 1990 - 2005
  • Associate Professor Rush University Medical Center 2006 - 2008
  • Associate Professor University of Missouri 2009 - 2010

Professional Memberships

  • American Society of Anesthesiologists  
  • International Anesthesia Research Society  
  • Society of Obstetric Anesthesiology and Perinatology  
  • Illinois Society of Anesthesiology  
  • Faculty of 1000 Member, Section on Obstetric Anesthesia  

Areas of research

Obstetric anesthesia and perinatology

Dr. Bernard Wittels M.D., PH.D.'s Practice location

Presence Saint Francis Hospital

355 Ridge Avenue -
Evanston, IL 60202
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New patients: 847-316-2105, 847-316-6370

Practice At 1653 W Congress Pkwy 735 Jelke Anesthesia Dept

1653 W Congress Pkwy 735 Jelke Anesthesia Dept -
Chicago, IL 60612
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New patients: 773-702-3027

Practice At 1 Hospital Dr

1 Hospital Dr -
Columbia, MO 65201
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New patients: 573-882-6061
Fax: 573-884-4122
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