Austin L. Stephenson, D.O.
Anesthesiologist
501 20th St #606 Knoxville TN, 37916About
Dr. Austin Stephenson is an anesthesiologist practicing in Knoxville, TN. Dr. Stephenson 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. Stephenson also might help manage pain after an operation.
Education and Training
Sewanee B.S. Chemistry 2009
Lincoln Memorial University D.O. 2015
Provider Details
Austin L. Stephenson, D.O.'s Expert Contributions
Is heel surgery done under local anesthesia?
Depending on the type of heel surgery and how involved it is, minor procedures on the heel may be performed under local anesthesia, where more involved procedures may require a general anesthetic, with or without a nerve block for pain control. READ MORE
Do you get put to sleep for thyroidectomy?
Yes for a thyroidectomy you will be put under general anesthesia. READ MORE
Can you be put to sleep for a colonoscopy?
Put to sleep means something different for you and for an anesthesiologist. Colonoscopies are now performed where the patient is unaware of anything during the procedure if that’s what you’re referring to. READ MORE
Procedure age limits
I am unfamiliar with this treatment you’re referring to, but sounds like this infusion might elicit withdrawal seizures and I’m not sure what the purpose of it is. READ MORE
What kind of anesthesia is used for colorectal surgery?
General anesthesia is used for colorectal surgery and an epidural may be placed before surgery for post operative pain control. READ MORE
What anesthesia is used for lung surgery?
Lung surgery is performed under general anesthesia with intubation (breathing tube). READ MORE
Is local anesthesia safe for geriatric patients?
Local anesthesia is probably the safest anesthetic for elderly patients. READ MORE
Do you get sedated for hand surgery?
Depending on the procedure, anesthesia can be done using local anesthetic and sedation, a peripheral nerve block, or general anesthesia. READ MORE
What anesthesia is used for laparoscopic hernia surgery?
General anesthesia with a breathing tube to protect the airway is used for any laparoscopic surgery. READ MORE
What anesthesia is used for liver transplant?
General anesthesia with a breathing tube is used for liver transplant. READ MORE
Is it safe to breastfeed after general anesthesia?
Yes. Pump and dump is not necessary. Anesthesia drugs are not passed during breastfeeding in any appreciable amount. READ MORE
Is it safe to get anesthesia with diabetes?
Yes it is safe for diabetics to get anesthesia. There are several extra considerations for diabetics but as as long as these are taken into account anesthesia is safe. READ MORE
How long does vomiting last after general anesthesia?
There is no set time on how long vomiting lasts after genera anesthesia, but generally speaking should resolve in less than 24 hours. READ MORE
Are you sedated for hemorrhoid surgery?
Yes this is performed under general anesthesia. READ MORE
Do they put you to sleep for ovarian cyst removal?
Yes this surgery is performed under general anesthesia. READ MORE
Can you be awake for fibroid surgery?
Theoretically speaking this could be performed under spinal anesthesia if it were an open procedure, but unless there is some compelling reason not to administer a general anesthetic, this will be performed under general anesthesia. READ MORE
What anesthesia is used for hospice care?
Something for pain, usually narcotics, as well as something for anxiety, usually a benzodiazepine, are used for hospice care. READ MORE
What is the longest you can be under anesthesia?
While there is no established maximum time one can be put under anesthesia, you really want to minimize this time if possible. The longest continuous anesthetic I have ever been a part of lasted 24 hours. READ MORE
Can you be put under anesthesia for laser eye surgery?
This is not necessary and those centers do not use anesthesia services. READ MORE
Are you put to sleep for liposuction?
Yes liposuction is generally performed under general anesthesia. READ MORE
Professional Memberships
- American Society of Anesthesiologists
- International Academy of Health Care Professionals
Internships
- University of Louisville
Professional Society Memberships
- American Society of Anesthesiologists
What do you attribute your success to?
- The good mentors he has had. Dr. Stephenson started as an orderly before attending medical school. He became interested in medicine and anesthesiology and he had mentors who encouraged and supported him.
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