Dr. Marc Morales MD, Anesthesiologist
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Dr. Marc Morales MD

Anesthesiologist

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About

Dr. Marc Morales is an anesthesiologist in academic medicine teaching anesthesia, and is currently not in active practice

Education and Training

Universidad Tech Santiago

Board Certification

American Board of Anesthesia- Anesthesia

Provider Details

Male English, Spanish 30 years of experience
Dr. Marc Morales MD
Dr. Marc Morales MD's Expert Contributions
  • Is anaesthesia required for a root canal?

    Typically if in good health and no contraindications, anesthesia is okay. Most root canals can be done with local anesthesia, so sedatives or other anesthesia is typically not needed. If breastfeeding, please inform your doctor beforehand to ensure if they request to withhold breastfeeding for a day or two after anesthesia. READ MORE

  • Is it a must to stop Adderall while getting anaesthesia?

    During the preoperative visit with her anesthesiologist, she can discuss this. If having general anesthesia, typically this medication would be held the night before surgery. It can be restarted after surgery, and typically will not interfere with the surgery or anesthetics generally used. READ MORE

  • Vomiting after sugery

    Depends on what type of anesthesia you are having and what medications are being used. Vomiting is seen most often with use of narcotics for pain and some inhalation anesthetics. Please bring this up on your pre-operative visit with your anesthesiologist so medications can be used to minimize the side effect such as anti-emetics (anti-nausea agents) and at times we can use acupuncture point (s) to assist such as P-6 (pericardium 6 or Nei Guan) in addition to medications. READ MORE

  • What treatment should I get for nerve root compression?

    Would need more information such as where the nerve root compression is occurring and what is the presumed cause of the compression. After knowing this we should be able to advise you better. Thank you READ MORE

  • Pain in the back. Is it due to epidural?

    Typically one should not have pain occurring a year post delivery from an Epidural anesthetic. Other source(s) of pain should be ruled out. A plain-x-ray of the effected area may be warranted initially. If after this nothing is found, clinical exam with an orthopedic specialist may be helpful to further determine the cause of the pain. This may include but not be limited to physical therapy, anti-inflammatory medication, if warranted clinically a MRI or CT if the cause is not found or the situation resolving with conservative therapy. READ MORE

  • What is procedural anesthesia?

    Typically the terms can be mixed up with Conscious sedation. Procedural anesthesia is a general term meaning an anesthetic agent either local, regional block or general may be used. In some cases this can be done by a non-anesthesiologist. Surgical anesthesia generally implies that the procedure being done is done in a surgical facility, or hospital and that general anesthesia by IV or IV/Inhalation anesthesia is being done. READ MORE

  • What decides the medication before my surgery?

    It depends on the procedure you are having, the length of the procedure, the ability of the facility to monitor use of sedative medication and physician preference. It is not uncommon to give either oral or IV medication prior to a procedure, but again dependent upon the items previously mentioned. READ MORE

  • Should all medications be stopped before anesthesia?

    "Blood thinners" are typically anti-coagulants such as Coumadin or Xarelto or Heparin,however anti-platelet medication such as Aspirin or Plavix can get put into this category. The decision to stop medications is made with your internist, your surgeon and anesthesiologist. This will likely depend on the reasons you are on anti-coagulants, and the procedure you are having done. Checking with your physicians prior to the procedure especially with regards to anti-coagulants is important. READ MORE

  • Sickness after anesthesia?

    It depends on the medications being given. Many narcotic pain medications have a side-effect of nausea. Use of inhaled (gas) anesthesia may lead to more nausea as well. Since this is a known side effect, and if you have had problems with anesthesia or certain types of anesthetics in the past, it is the usual custom to meet with your anesthetic provider prior to administration of anesthesia to review your history and perform a physical. We often utilize Zofran (R) an anti-nausea agent or other similar type agents prior to anesthesia depending on length of the case or in recovery area to minimize this effect. READ MORE

  • Can anaesthesia lead to neurological issues?

    The onset of hand tremors and speech issues would be rare due to anesthesia alone. Some people are naturally sleepy and groggy and may have dry mouth, affecting speech. Since I do not know what procedure he had or his prior medical conditions, it is difficult to answer this question. If you can provide further information, we could perhaps answer your question better. READ MORE

  • Is laughing gas ok for someone with anxiety?

    Laughing gas is Nitrous Oxide, which is given in combination with oxygen in small amounts to reduce anxiety. It can produce a somewhat euphoric effect (happy effect) which is likely the origin behind its slang name. It should not worsen your anxiety, in fact you should feel better during and after the procedure. READ MORE

  • Can anesthesia lead to neurological issues?

    Generally, hand tremors do not come from general anesthesia, there are some medications used not commonly today that could theoretically cause some neurological issues. Without knowing the procedure or your father's prior medical history and medications used, it is difficult to answer this question. READ MORE

  • Do kids need anesthesia before being taken for a CT scan?

    This depends. Generally, the child would not be given a general anesthetic before the procedure. However, they usually want the child sedated but somewhat awake so that they cannot move, and are not frightened by the scan and the noise it can make. READ MORE

  • Is anesthesia safe for older people with dementia?

    Most dental procedures are done with IV sedation and local anesthesia or small amounts of IV anesthesia if done at a hospital. Although sedative medication could cause some brief temporary confusion provided he is otherwise in good health there is no known contradiction to use of sedative local anesthetic or IV anesthesia. Marc A Morales MD READ MORE

  • Chance of serious complication from anesthesia?

    If you are basically in good health there should be minimal risk for anesthesia. For wisdom teeth depending on how many they are planning on taking out, usually local anesthesia and sedation is enough. If they are using TIVA (Total IV Anesthesia) with an anesthesiologist present, then they will perform a history and physical exam and ask you a series of questions to determine your risk of an anesthetic. READ MORE

  • Do I have to stop taking my vitamins before anesthesia?

    Generally if you are having general anesthesia we ask that you have nothing by mouth 8-12 hours prior to your anesthesia. You may take certain medications with limited amounts of water prior to the procedure. We would generally recommend *you not take* B12, Probiotics or D Vitamins before your procedure as they are not critical medications. If you are on certain prescribed medications that you must take daily, we would recommend checking with your doctor or anesthesiologist prior to your anesthesia to see if they recommend taking that medication(s) prior to your procedure. Unless otherwise noted we recommend you avoid taking Aspirin, Motrin or Ibuprofen prior to your procedure as well. READ MORE

Areas of expertise and specialization

Pain Management

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Visiting Professor Santo Domingo- PUCUMM 2010 - 2018

Professional Memberships

  • American Society of Anesthesiologists  

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Dr. Marc Morales MD has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 1 patient. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Anesthesiologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.
  • Esteban
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    Dr. Morales is an exceptional physician and diagnostician. He is in academic practice. He is skilled in critical care/anesthesia and alternative strategies in pain management including acupuncture. I would not hesitate to send other family or friends to him for a second opinion.

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