Tummy Tuck - having Anesthesia done by CRNA (certified registered nurse anesthesiologist) versus anesthesiologist?

First, the CRNA- is a nurse who provides anesthesia. An anesthesiologist is an M.D. who can provide the anesthesia service himself/herself or supervise the CRNA. In Florida, the surgeon is permitted to supervise the CRNA in the office surgery setting. I have done both, and with good experience and training either way can be safe.

Thank you for your question.  I have used both CRNAs and MDs in my surgical center.  Discuss your concerns with your surgeon.  Choose whoever your surgeon feels comfortable working with.  Best Wishes

Hi. You asked a similar question when you asked which surgeon to choose. My preference is for an MD certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology. WE have been working together for years. There are, howver, very competent CRNAs. The important issue whther or not they have plenty of experience in working with cosmetic surgery outpatinet procedures. Anesthesiologists and CRNAs willive very different anesthesa if it's an in hospital patient because they don't have to worry about having the patinet recover quickly enough to go home within the 1- 1.5 hrs. Good luck. Dr. PG