Dr. Jonathan R. Gavrin, MD
Anesthesiologist
3400 Spruce St 4 Dulles Building Philadelphia PA, 19104About
Dr. Jonathan Gavrin is an anesthesiologist practicing in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Gavrin 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. Gavrin also might help manage pain after an operation.
Education and Training
Dartmouth Medical School MD 1978
Board Certification
Hospice and Palliative Care (Anesthesiology)
Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology)
AnesthesiologyAmerican Board of AnesthesiologyABA- Hospice and Palliative Medicine
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Can anesthesia cause confusion in elderly people?
Anesthesia can cause confusion in anyone, typically transient. Older age is definitely a risk factor. The type and duration of the surgery are significant factors. READ MORE
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Faculty Titles & Positions
- Professor Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania 2003 - Present
Professional Memberships
- American Society of Anesthesiologists
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