Our Department of Anesthesiology
Our highly skilled board certified/board eligible physicians ensure that you receive safe medical care through close monitoring and state of the art techniques. You can be assured that a doctor will be taking care of you at all times during your procedure.
Anesthesiologists play a vital role in your medical care ranging from MRI to Colonoscopy. We are experts in administering and monitoring anesthesia and it is our goal to keep patients safe and comfortable during minor same day procedures as well as surgical cases.
Sedation/Managed Anesthesia Care
Managed Anesthesia Care (MAC), otherwise known as “twilight” anesthesia, encompasses a wide continuum of sedation. It differs from general anesthesia in that no breathing apparatus is typically required, and a patient may be awakened through stimulation.
This form of anesthesia is administered through an intravenous line and is most often used for colonoscopies/endoscopies, cataract surgery, biopsies, and other less invasive procedures.
JOHN G. KEENAN CRNA, MS
CHAIR ANESTHESIA SERVICES, PARADISE VALLEY HOSPITAL
NATIONAL CITY CALIFORNIA
LIEUTENANT COMMANDER, UNITED STATES NAVY RETIRED
Biography
John G. Keenan CRNA, MS, currently serves as Chair for Anesthesia Services at Paradise Valley Hospital, a 295-bed acute care community hospital located within San Diego County. A proud United States Navy Veteran of 22 years, John received his Anesthesia Training and served as Chief Nurse Anesthetist Naval Medical Center San Diego, CA.
Since his Navy retirement in 2007, John has been affiliated with Prime Healthcare, USCD Medical Center, and numerous Critical Access Hospitals. He served as a consultant and leader in the development of the San Diego Spine and Joint Center, which opened April 2014.
He also serves as President to Southern California Gastroenterology Anesthesia Specialists that employs 12 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists.