Dr. Kevin Galvin M.D.
Anesthesiologist
760 Pilot House Drive #B Newport News Virginia, 23606About
Dr. Kevin Galvin is an anesthesiologist practicing in Newport News, Virginia. Dr. Galvin 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. Galvin also might help manage pain after an operation.
Education and Training
University of South Florida
Univ of South Fl Coll of Med, Tampa Fl 1991
Board Certification
American Board of Anesthesiology- Anesthesiology
AnesthesiologyAmerican Board of AnesthesiologyABA
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Awards
- Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society within the university of Florida College of Medicine in 1991
- Phi Betta Kappa Honor Society within the University of Florida in 1985
Professional Society Memberships
- Virginia Society of Anesthesiologists
What do you attribute your success to?
Hard Work and Dedication
Hobbies / Sports
- Boy Scouts, Kayaking, Football, Family, Traveling
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