Dr. Bernard Wittels M.D., PH.D.
Anesthesiologist
355 Ridge Avenue Evanston IL, 60202About
Dr. Bernard Wittels is an anesthesiologist practicing in Evanston, IL. Dr. Wittels ensures the safety of patients who are about to undergo surgery. Anesthesiologists specialize in general anesthesia, (keeping patients unconscious, hemodynamically stable, and pain-free), sedation, (reducing anxiety and inducing a state of calm sleepiness) , and regional anesthesia, (numbing a region of the body using local anesthetics). As an anesthesiologist, Dr. Wittels also provides acute pain management after an operation using peripheral nerve blocks and patient-controlled intravenous opioids.
Education and Training
Univ of Chicago, Pritzker Sch of Med, Chicago Il 1986
U Of Chgo Div Of Bio Sci Pritzker Sch Of Med 1986
Board Certification
AnesthesiologyAmerican Board of AnesthesiologyABA
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Dr. Bernard Wittels M.D., PH.D.'s Expert Contributions
The Silent Killer
She moves in a stealthy manner, makes no sounds, emits no scent, you insist that you don’t know her and you have no reason to be suspicious of anything. Who is this sly culprit? Your cardiologist knows her, your nephrologist does too; even your opthalmologist, internist, obstetrician and...
Pain-Free Labor and Delivery
Many pregnant women near their delivery date have preconceived notions about the management of their labor and delivery. Some plan a “natural” delivery, some want only intravenous opioids for pain relief, and others want an epidural anesthetic as soon as possible. For women who have never...
How likely is it to die under anesthesia?
Death is exceedingly rare with anesthesia, and when it occurs, it is usually due to a blatant surgical mishap (transecting a major blood vessel), or due to some premorbid condition in the patient (severe coronary artery disease, malignant hypertension, etc.). If you are of normal height and weight having a simple outpatient surgery and have no significant medical problems, then the chances of your dying is zero. READ MORE
Are you conscious under anesthesia?
While under general anesthesia, you are totally unconscious. READ MORE
Why do you vomit after anesthesia?
Nausea and vomiting are relatively common side effects of inhalational anesthetics and opioids that act on specific brain receptors. Some risk factors predispose to nausea, such as female sex, outpatient surgery, obesity and diabetes, as well as not having an empty stomach or undergoing emergency surgery. Much research has been done on the prevention of nausea and emesis after anesthesia with current recommendations involving the administration of multiple antiemetic agents. READ MORE
How long does local anesthesia last after vasectomy?
Local anesthetics used during vasectomy may offer pain relief for a maximum of a few hours after surgery. READ MORE
What type of anesthesia is used for vitrectomy?
Most often, monitored anesthesia care is given for vitrectomy. READ MORE
What type of anesthesia is used for vasectomy?
Vasectomy can be performed using local anesthesia, monitored anesthesia care, or general anesthesia. READ MORE
What is the difference between epidural and general anesthesia?
Epidural anesthesia can numb your body from the middle of your chest down to your toes so you can have surgery anywhere in that area without feeling anything but pressure and can be awake or asleep for the procedure as well. General anesthesia makes you unconscious for any surgery, but has higher risks for postoperative sore throat, nausea, and vomiting. If you are going to have a cesarean delivery, epidural anesthesia has been found to be 17 times safer than general anesthesia. READ MORE
Is anesthesia and this medication ok?
Cialis may be associated with lowered blood pressure, especially in the first 2-8 hours after consumption, but there is no evidence of a persistent effect after 24 hours. READ MORE
What is the safest anesthesia for vascular surgery?
If a 68-year-old patient is scheduled to have vascular surgery, then a preoperative ECG should be obtained, as well as a thorough preoperative history, physical exam, and laboratory testing because vascular disease can affect peripheral arteries, coronary arteries and cerebral arteries; thus, patients with peripheral vascular disease often have coronary artery disease and cerebrovascular disease as well. In most cases, general anesthesia is safest for vascular surgery because it can be lengthy and involve significant blood loss, use of anticoagulants, and need for transfusion of blood products. READ MORE
What type of anesthesia is used during vascular surgery?
Most often, general anesthesia is used for vascular surgery for three main reasons: 1) vascular surgeries often require administration of anticoagulants that are relatively contraindicated with regional anesthetics, 2) vascular surgery is often lengthy, beyond the time a regional would last, and 3) vascular surgery often involves loss of blood and need for blood transfusion, as well as hypotension that is complicated by regional anesthesia. READ MORE
Why is spinal anesthesia better than general?
If you are pregnant and expecting to deliver, then regional anesthesia (including spinal and epidural anesthetics) is 17 times safer than general anesthesia for delivery. READ MORE
Does local anesthesia raise blood sugar?
NO READ MORE
Is anesthesia safe for diabetics?
Yes READ MORE
Can anesthesia be used in an oxygen chamber?
Yes READ MORE
Do you need general anesthesia for wisdom teeth?
NO READ MORE
How long does it take to feel normal after anesthesia?
Most people your age can feel normal after routine surgery under general anesthesia within an hour or two after surgery. READ MORE
Can local anesthesia cause nerve damage?
Using a needle to inject a volume of fluid, if given directly into a nerve can cause nerve damage just by the trauma of the needle and the volume of the injectate, irrespective of whether local anesthetic is present or not. Local anesthetics themselves are not toxic to nerves. Most physicians are careful enough to use small needles, ultrasound guidance, preservative-free local anesthetic, in small volumes around the nerves in a manner that avoids all potential nerve damage. READ MORE
Can local anesthesia cause depression?
No READ MORE
Can I take painkillers before local anesthetic?
Yes, if you want to do that. READ MORE
What type of anesthesia is used for ankle surgery?
There are many kinds of ankle surgeries and many kinds of anesthetics given for these procedures, including regional anesthesia (ankle blocks; popliteal, femoral, and sciatic nerve blocks; spinal anesthesia; epidural anesthesia; combined spinal-epidural anesthesia) and general anesthesia. The choice depends on your preference, your surgeon's preference, and the preference of your anesthesiologist. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Associate Professor University of Chicago 1990 - 2005
- Associate Professor Rush University Medical Center 2006 - 2008
- Associate Professor University of Missouri 2009 - 2010
Professional Memberships
- American Society of Anesthesiologists
- International Anesthesia Research Society
- Society of Obstetric Anesthesiology and Perinatology
- Illinois Society of Anesthesiology
- Faculty of 1000 Member, Section on Obstetric Anesthesia
Areas of research
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