Dr. Gary Roach
Anesthesiology
San Francisco, CA
42 years experience male
Locations
The Permanente Medical Group
About
SpecialtiesDoctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Anesthesiology
Languages spoken
English
Doctor Q&A
157 Answers
68 Agrees
The number of answers this doctor has agreed with.
A 26-year-old female asked:
Dr. Gary Roach answered
42 years experience Anesthesiology
It varies: It will depend on the practitioner and your level of anxiety. Typically, an anxiolytic such as midazolam will be used, perhaps in combination with a ... Read More
A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. Gary Roach answered
42 years experience Anesthesiology
It doesn't: Anesthesia does not cause hyperglycemia. Hyperglycemia can be caused by stress, and surgery can cause stress.
A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Gary Roach answered
42 years experience Anesthesiology
Depends on drugs: It depends on the drugs given during the anesthetic. Typically for most procedures, the grogginess wears off within a few hours. Pain medications or ... Read More
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Roach is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Roach is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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This saved my life. Thank You! Thanks doctor it help me out so much
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! Thank you Doctor.
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Surgery is tomorrow. Atelectasis is chronic.
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
University of Texas Medical School at Houston, TX
Graduated 1979MD
Residency
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Completed 1982
Affiliations
Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists
American Heart Association
American Society of Anesthesiologists
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