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Board Certification, Specialty and Expertise

Dr. Oscar Vega Jr 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. and Pain ManagementPain Management
A physician who provides a high level of care, either as a primary physician or consultant, for patients experiencing problems with acute, chronic or cancer pain in both hospital and ambulatory settings.. He obtained board certification from the member board for Anesthesiology.

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Hospital Affiliations

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Dr. Vega is affiliated with 2 hospitals:

Las Palmas Medical Center
1801 N Oregon St
El Paso, TX

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License

Dr. Oscar Vega Jr has been confirmed to have a license in Texas.

Education

Dr. Vega attended medical school at University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio and graduated in 1982 having 30 years experience. Additional Anesthesiology training was conducted at Texas Tech University Health Science Center.

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