Dr. Yusuf Mosuro MD
Anesthesiologist
PO Box 38042 Houston Texas, 77238About
Yusuf Mosuro, MD, is an established anesthesiologist with Humble Surgical Hospital in Houston, Texas. He obtained his medical degree from the University of Ibadan Medical School in Nigeria, did his internship in internal medicine at Saint Agnes Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland, and then completed a residency program in anesthesiology at Vanderbilt University Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee. He worked as a staff anesthesiologist at St. Joseph and Methodist Hospitals in Memphis, Tennessee before becoming fellowship-trained in anesthesiology pain management at The University of Pittsburgh. After his fellowship, Dr. Mosuro joined the Department of Anesthesiology at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia as assistant professor where he taught residents and fellows at the University Pain Clinic. He has written many articles on topics in pain management. Dr. Mosuro has extensive experience in the treatment of complex pain patients and performing the latest pain management procedures. He is board-certified by The American Board of Anesthesiology and the American Board of Pain Medicine.
Education and Training
Univ of Ibadan, Coll of Med, Ibadan, Oyo, Nigeria 1989
Board Certification
AnesthesiologyAmerican Board of AnesthesiologyABA- Pain Medicine
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Dr. Yusuf Mosuro MD's Expert Contributions
Can local anesthesia be used for a bone marrow biopsy?
Yes. READ MORE
What is the safest anesthesia for ear surgery?
It depends on the type of ear surgery you are having. Most middle ear surgery are done under general anesthesia. READ MORE
What sedation is used for back hernia surgery?
Most lumbar disc herniation surgery are done under general anesthesia. READ MORE
Can you deliver a baby with an epidural?
A baby can be delivered with the aid of epidural analgesia. Your obstetrician should discuss with the Anesthesiologist if the delivery would be vaginally or by cesarean section. READ MORE
What type of sedation is used for sinus surgery?
Most sinus surgeries are done under general anesthesia. READ MORE
Do you get general anesthesia for gallbladder surgery?
Yes. READ MORE
Do you get sedation for hernia surgery?
Yes. You do get sedation for hernia surgery. READ MORE
Failed epidural and spinal block for c-section?
Ultrasound guidance can be used to place the epidural and or spinal needle to increase the accuracy of placement. If you have had a previous lumbar surgery with screws and rods placement, you might need to have a general anesthetic for your cesarean section delivery. READ MORE
How long do headaches last after general anesthesia?
Patient should generally not have headache after general anesthesia unless the surgery itself has headache as side effects, like neurosurgery or spine surgery. In that case, the length of the headache would be related to the type of surgery mentioned. READ MORE
Can you be sedated for a CT scan?
Yes. READ MORE
Can knee surgery be done under local anesthesia?
Knee replacement surgery can be done under regional anesthesia and neuraxia (epidural/spinal anesthetic) if the patient is determined by the anesthesiologist to be medically fit enough to undergo such anesthesia. Knee replacement is too extensive to be done under local anesthesia. READ MORE
Can lidocaine make you sleepy?
It is not typical. Lidocaine is not a sedative. READ MORE
Can local anesthesia cause headaches?
Local anesthesia would not cause headache. It is spinal anesthesia that can cause headache. READ MORE
Can anesthesia cause headaches days later?
It depends on the type of anesthesia you had. If you had a spinal anesthesia, you can have headaches for several days after. If that happens, you should report it to the anesthesiologist/anesthesia provider immediately. General anesthesia should generally not cause post-anesthesia headaches. READ MORE
Can spinal anesthesia give you a headache?
Yes. READ MORE
How long does it take for spinal anesthesia to wear off?
Spinal anesthesia wears off usually in about 90 mins. It can be longer or a little shorter depending on the local anesthetic medication used and the ability of the patient to metabolize the medication. READ MORE
How long does local anesthesia last after vasectomy?
It depends on the local anesthetic used. The short-acting local anesthetic like Lidocaine lasts about 60-90 mins. The longer-acting anesthetics like Bupivacaine last about 3-4 hours. Individual differences can also determine how long the local anesthetic might last. An individual whose body metabolizes local anesthetic faster will have shorter duration as compared to a slow metabolizer. READ MORE
At what age is too old for general anesthesia?
There is no age that is too old for anesthesia. It’s the medical condition of the patient that determines if he/she is fit to undergo anesthesia. READ MORE
How do you recover from spinal anesthesia?
Allow time for the local anesthetic medication used in the spinal anesthesia to wear off. READ MORE
What type of anesthesia is used for knee surgery?
It depends on the type of knee surgery you’re having and the duration of the surgery. Generally regional anesthesia, spinal/epidural anesthesia or general anesthesia can be used. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors
- United Standard Organization
Fellowships
- University of Pennsylvania
What do you attribute your success to?
- His hard work.
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