Dr. Frank Block MD

Anesthesiologist - Richmond, VA

Dr. Frank Block specializes in anesthesiology in Richmond, Virginia. Details of Dr. Block's 36 years experience as an MD and education at University of Virginia are available on your free doctor report.

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Primary Location for Dr. Block

Dr. Frank Block
Virginia Commonwealth University Health System
1250 E Marshall St
Richmond, VA 23298

Board Certification, Specialty and Expertise

Dr. Frank Block identified specializing in AnesthesiologyAnesthesiology
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation, an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post anesthesia recovery.. He obtained board certification from the member board for Anesthesiology.

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License

Dr. Frank Block has been confirmed to have a license in Virginia.

Education

Dr. Block attended medical school at University of Virginia School of Medicine and graduated in 1976 having 36 years experience. Additional Anesthesiology training was conducted at Duke University Medical Center. Additional Anesthesiology training was conducted at University of Virginia Medical Center.

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