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I have practiced anesthesiology both in academic and private practice settings for more than 25 years. My clinical interests are in anesthesia for thoracic surgery, esophageal surgery and neurosurgery, although I also enjoy delivering anesthesia for outpatient surgery. My academic interests focus on healthcare economics and provider payment policies. Outside of work, I enjoy traveling with my wife, photography and scuba diving.
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Anesthesiology
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A 32-year-old male asked:
Dr. Norman Cohen answered
35 years experience Anesthesiology
It depends: Drug allergies and sensitivities to drugs are different. True allergies usually involve activation of the body's immune system to fight the "foreign" ... Read More
A 16-year-old female asked:
Dr. Norman Cohen answered
35 years experience Anesthesiology
Not normal: This change in your normal menstrual pattern is probably worth checking out with your primary care clinician. The fatigue may be due to anemia, a comm ... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
Dr. Norman Cohen answered
35 years experience Anesthesiology
Concern is typical: Fear of anesthesia is very common. Like commercial flying, the actual risk of dying or not waking up from anesthesia is very, very low - on the order ... Read More
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Mar 20, 2013
Excellent consultant in Anesthesiology. Informative and caring answers.
Nov 27, 2012
Nov 27, 2012
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Thanks for your quick reply! I was put on a low dose, &took patch as previously purscribed; although it was eight yrs ago, & wasn't opiate tolerant.Is this a medicaddict
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Thankyou. You are the first Dr. that didn't blow me off or tell me that it was probably the cortisol I take.My M.D. found a pituitary tumor.
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! I didn't convey that I was planning on buying ins, preexisting injury?
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Graduated 1985MD
Residency
Duke University Medical Center
Residency
Sinai Hospital of Baltimore
Awards
Bertram Coffer Award for Excellence in Government, American Society of Anesthesiologists
Affiliations
American Society of Anesthesiologists
Oregon Society of Anesthesiologists
American Medical Association
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