Richard W. Anderson, MD, Anesthesiologist (Pediatric)
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Richard W. Anderson, MD

Anesthesiologist

2400 Miami Valley Hospital Drive Centerville OH, 45459
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Dr. Richard Anderson is an anesthesiologist practicing in Dayton, OH. Dr. Anderson 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. Anderson also might help manage pain after an operation.

Board Certification

American Board of Anesthesiology

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Richard W. Anderson, MD's Expert Contributions
  • Surgery & Ashwagandha

    A week should be fine. The data to support most of the herbal/natural medications impacting surgery and/or anesthesia are generally quite weak overall. I would not anticipate your ashwagandha use impacting anything about your surgical course. READ MORE

  • Sleep apnea and surgery

    Very good question. Having obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) does put you at risk for breathing problems after any surgery. Shoulder surgery can be a bit tricky with OSA; most anesthesiologists will place a nerve block before surgery to help with pain for 1-2 days after the procedure is done. Along with blocking the nerves that provide pain sensation to the shoulder, the nerve to the diaphragm (the phrenic nerve) is often blocked to some degree. This means your breathing may be slightly impaired. This makes the CPAP machine that is used to treat OSA even more important. You will also be prescribed pain medications that suppress your breathing to a degree. It would be best to have a diagnosis of OSA and get a CPAP prior to surgery. That said, I take care of many patients with undiagnosed OSA and many more who simply refuse to wear the CPAP at night despite knowing they have OSA. If your shoulder is pretty bad it is reasonable to proceed with the surgery and handle the OSA issue afterward. You must still get tested for OSA in the future as it is dangerous in the long run READ MORE

  • What type of anesthesia is used for tonsil surgery?

    It is possible to do tonsil surgery under local anesthesia with sedation, but nearly all ENT doctors will ask for general anesthesia with a breathing tube. This means you will be completely asleep for the duration of the surgery. READ MORE

  • Are you sedated for a bone marrow biopsy?

    In most cases, this is done under local anesthesia. This means your doctor will numb the area over the back of your hip bone so it is not painful. In some (fairly) rare cases, mild sedation can be given. Sedation is more common in children, most adults tolerate the procedure quite well without sedation. READ MORE

  • What happens if you stop breathing during anesthesia?

    You may stop breathing by design; many general anesthetics require us to give muscle relaxants (i.e., "paralytics") that take away the ability to breath. This is why we place breathing tubes and use a ventilator. In the event that you stop breathing during a sedation-type case, the anesthesia provider can assist you with a mask or place a breathing device. This is actually quite common and typically managed very easily. READ MORE

  • What type of anesthesia is used for back disc surgery?

    Typically we use general anesthesia; this would mean fully unconscious with a breathing tube in place. Some surgeons will do the procedure under spinal anesthesia or a type of nerve block (with some sedation), but the vast majority would use general anesthesia. READ MORE

  • What happens if you have a bad reaction to anesthesia?

    There are a handful of bad reactions that can be dangerous, but those are exceedingly rare. The bad reactions that are common enough to discuss include surgical pain, a sore throat from a breathing tube, or nausea/vomiting. READ MORE

  • At what age is too old for general anesthesia?

    There is really no age that is "too old," and we commonly see ourselves taking care of the > 85 y/o crowd. At 65 years old, you are very far from being considered old and can proceed to surgery without concern for your age...your risk would be defined by the type of surgery and your medical history. READ MORE

  • Are you sedated for a bronchoscopy?

    You will be sedated to some degree. There are really 3 options. 1) A light sedation administered by the doctor performing the bronchoscopy. 2) A sedation administered by Anesthesia; this is typically propofol and is similar to a colonoscopy-type sedation. 3) General anesthesia. Most likely it will be option 1 or 2. As a general rule it is well-tolerated and most patients report the experience as being just fine. READ MORE

  • Is general anesthesia used for colonoscopy?

    Rarely. Most likely you will receive propofol in the IV and a mask/nasal prongs for oxygen. Few patients remember the procedure, most wake up feeling very good. READ MORE

  • Is epidural anesthesia painful?

    Generally speaking, it is not a painful procedure. Most patients have some mild discomfort when the skin and tissue just below the skin are injected with lidocaine to create numbness, but this is done with a very thin needle and it takes a matter of seconds. Once the skin is numbed up, most feel just pressure for the rest of the procedure. READ MORE

  • How long do you have to wait to breastfeed after anesthesia?

    The old view was to "pump-and-dump" for at least 24 hours following a procedure. This view has evolved over time as evidence has become available. It is now quite clear that the level of anesthetic drugs in Mom's blood are very low shortly after surgery, and the breast milk levels are nearly undetectable. Both the American College of Gynecology (ACOG) and American Pediatric Association (APA) recommend breast feeding as soon as the mother feels comfortable...this can start even in the recovery room. READ MORE

Areas of expertise and specialization

AnesthesiologyAcute Pain ManagementRegional AnesthesiaPerioperative MedicinePediatric Anesthesia

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Medical Director of Anesthesia Miami Valley Hospital South 2019 - Present
  • Medical Director of Perioperative Services Miami Valley Hospital South 2018 - Present
  • Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee (Chair) Premier Health 2021 - Present

Professional Memberships

  • American Society of Anesthesiologists  
  • American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine  

Fellowships

  • Pediatric Anesthesia: Cincinnati Children's Hospital (2016).

What do you attribute your success to?

  • Dedication to perioperative medicine with an unmatched work ethic.

Areas of research

Acute Pain & Regional Anesthesia

Perioperative Medicine 

Richard W. Anderson, MD's Practice location

1 Wyoming St -
Dayton, OH 45409
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Get to know Anesthesiologist Dr. Richard W. Anderson, who serves patients in Centerville, Ohio.

Dr. Anderson is a dual board-certified anesthesiologist who is affiliated with Miami Valley Hospital South. He has been serving as the Medical Director of Anesthesia since 2019, and as the Medical Director of Perioperative Services since 2018. 

Most recently, since 2021, he serves as Chair of the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee at Premier Health.

A 2011 graduate of New York Medical College, Dr. Anderson went on to perform his residency in anesthesia at Massachusetts General Hospital of Harvard University in 2015. A year later, in 2016, he completed his fellowship in pediatric anesthesia at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center.

With a commitment to his speciality, the doctor is board-certified in anesthesiology and pediatric anesthesiology by the American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA). As the certifying body for anesthesiologists since 1938, the ABA is committed to partnering with physicians to advance lifelong learning and exceptional patient care. Its mission is to advance the highest standards of the practice of anesthesiology.

Attributing his success to dedication to perioperative medicine with an unmatched work ethic, Dr. Anderson is a member of the American Society of Anesthesiologists and the American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine.

Anesthesiology is the medical specialty concerned with the total perioperative care of patients before, during, and after surgery. It encompasses anesthesia, intensive care medicine, critical emergency medicine, and pain medicine. Anesthesiologists have the primary responsibility of monitoring the patient’s vital signs during surgery. In addition to basic measurements such as pulse, blood pressure, and temperature, they measure the patient’s respiration.

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