Dr. Roni Mendonca

Name: Dr. Roni Mendonca

Specialty: Anesthesiology, General Anesthesiology

Qualification/Board Certification: MD – Kasturba Medical College Manipal

Affiliation(s): NYC Health and Hospitals – Metropolitan, NYC Health and Hospitals – South Brooklyn Health Location (City/State): New York, New York

Languages Spoken: English

Accepting New Patients: Yes

NPI Number: 1003924010

About the Doctor

Dr. Roni Mendonca is a highly experienced anesthesiologist based in New York, New York, with over 20 years of clinical practice in general anesthesiology and perioperative pain management. He earned his medical degree from Kasturba Medical College Manipal, one of India’s most respected and internationally recognized medical institutions, and completed his internship in Transitional Year at St. Luke’s Hospital – Anderson Campus from 2001 to 2002, followed by his residency in Anesthesiology at Westchester Medical Center from 2002 to 2005. Dr. Mendonca is affiliated with two major New York City public hospital systems — NYC Health and Hospitals – Metropolitan in New York, NY and NYC Health and Hospitals – South Brooklyn Health in Brooklyn, NY — reflecting his commitment to serving diverse urban patient populations. He currently practices at Metropolitan Medical Practice Plan PC, located at Metropolitan Hospital, New York. He holds an active New York State Medical License through 2028 and accepts multiple insurance plans including Cigna PPO, NY State Medicaid, and VillageCareMAX. Dr. Mendonca specializes in general anesthesiology, providing safe and effective anesthesia care for patients undergoing surgical and medical procedures, and is currently accepting new patients.

• Over 20 years of experience in anesthesiology and perioperative care
• MD from Kasturba Medical College Manipal
• Residency in Anesthesiology at Westchester Medical Center
• Affiliated with NYC Health and Hospitals – Metropolitan and South Brooklyn Health
• Active NY State Medical License through 2028
• Accepts Cigna PPO, NY State Medicaid, and VillageCareMAX
• Currently accepting new patients

Education & Training

• Medical School – MD, Kasturba Medical College Manipal, India
• Internship – Transitional Year, St. Luke’s Hospital – Anderson Campus (2001 to 2002)
• Residency – Anesthesiology, Westchester Medical Center, New York (2002 to 2005)

Medical Conditions Treated

Dr. Mendonca provides anesthesia care and pain management services for patients undergoing a wide range of surgical, diagnostic, and therapeutic procedures across multiple medical specialties.

• Patients requiring general anesthesia for surgical procedures
• Patients requiring regional or local anesthesia
• Acute post-operative pain management
• Chronic pain conditions requiring anesthetic interventions
• Pre-operative anxiety and anesthesia risk assessment
• Patients with complex medical histories requiring specialized anesthesia planning
• Pediatric and geriatric patients requiring anesthesia care
• Patients undergoing emergency surgical procedures
• Obstetric patients requiring epidural or spinal anesthesia
• Patients requiring monitored anesthesia care (MAC)

Medical Procedures Performed

Dr. Mendonca is trained and experienced in the full spectrum of anesthesia delivery and pain management techniques used in modern surgical and clinical settings.

• General Anesthesia Administration and Management
• Regional Anesthesia including spinal and epidural blocks
• Local Anesthesia and Nerve Blocks
• Monitored Anesthesia Care (MAC)
• Pre-operative Anesthesia Evaluation and Risk Assessment
• Post-operative Pain Management
• Intravenous Sedation and Conscious Sedation
• Airway Management and Intubation
• Hemodynamic Monitoring during Surgical Procedures
• Emergency Anesthesia and Resuscitation Support
• Chronic Pain Management through anesthetic procedures
• Medication Pump Management for pain control

Services Offered

Dr. Roni Mendonca offers a comprehensive range of anesthesiology services at Metropolitan Hospital, New York, providing safe, precise, and patient-centered anesthesia care across a broad spectrum of surgical and medical specialties. His practice is dedicated to ensuring that every patient receives the highest standard of anesthesia management before, during, and after their procedure.

His general anesthesia services are the cornerstone of his practice. Dr. Mendonca administers and manages general anesthesia for patients undergoing major surgical procedures across specialties including orthopedic, abdominal, cardiovascular, and emergency surgery. His role extends beyond the operating room to include thorough pre-operative evaluation, intraoperative monitoring, and post-operative recovery care, ensuring a seamless and safe anesthesia experience for every patient.

In the area of regional and local anesthesia, Dr. Mendonca performs spinal and epidural blocks, peripheral nerve blocks, and other regional anesthetic techniques that allow patients to remain conscious or lightly sedated during certain procedures while achieving effective pain control in the targeted area. These techniques are particularly valuable for orthopedic surgeries, obstetric procedures, and patients who may not be suitable candidates for general anesthesia.

Dr. Mendonca also provides monitored anesthesia care for patients undergoing minimally invasive or diagnostic procedures who require sedation and continuous monitoring without full general anesthesia. His services extend to post-operative pain management, where he develops individualized pain control plans to help patients recover comfortably following surgery, including the management of medication pumps and other pain control devices for patients with acute or chronic pain needs.

• General anesthesia administration and intraoperative management
• Regional anesthesia including spinal, epidural, and nerve blocks
• Local anesthesia and targeted pain control
• Monitored anesthesia care and conscious sedation
• Pre-operative anesthesia evaluation and risk assessment
• Post-operative pain management and recovery care
• Airway management and intubation
• Emergency anesthesia and resuscitation support
• Chronic pain management through anesthetic interventions
• Medication pump management for pain control
• Hemodynamic monitoring during surgical procedures
• Anesthesia consultations and pre-surgical planning

Accepted Insurances

• Cigna – PPO
• NY State Medicaid – Medicaid
• VillageCareMAX – HMO
• VillageCareMAX – Medicare

Patients are advised to contact Dr. Mendonca’s office directly at (212) 423-7095 to confirm current insurance acceptance and coverage details before scheduling an appointment.

Practice Locations

Location 1 – Metropolitan Medical Practice Plan PC Address: Metropolitan Hospital, 1901 1st Ave, 5 South 2, New York, NY 10029 Phone: (212) 423-7095

Hospital Affiliations

• NYC Health and Hospitals – Metropolitan, New York, NY (current)
• NYC Health and Hospitals – South Brooklyn Health, Brooklyn, NY (current)