Requesting an anesthesiologist instead of CRNA, requesting different kind of anesthesia?

Thanks for writing,I would certainly discuss this with your Board Certified Plastic Surgeon. I will say that I work with both, CRNA's and MD's and both can deliver fantastic care. CRNA are typically supervised by and MD, in our OR's an MD is always there. General Anesthesia has become so good now, and if your healthy, you should do very well and have an excellent experience. The GA's also allow us to work comfortably know you are not uncomfortable or antsy. Good Luck, I hope this helps.Stephen M. Davis, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic SurgeonMember: American Society for Aesthetic Plastic SurgeryMember: American Society of Plastic Surgeons

There is a big difference in training between a CRNA and an MD (anesthesiologist).  They generally work as a team in hospital settings and sometimes in surgery center settings.  It is great that the center is accredited by AAAASF.  If there is no anesthesiologist there then the surgeon is responsible for supervising the nurse anesthetist.   In my AAAASF facility, I have only MD anesthesiologists as I do not feel I am trained to supervise a nurse anesthetist.   In the hospital, I love working with the nurse anesthetists but there is a physician anesthesiologist in charge and supervising.  If you desire and MD that is certainly reasonable so seek a setting where that will be the case.  Best wishes!