Anesthesia Practice Management Blogs

Dr. Charles Trentham has more than 20 years of clinical and managerial experience in anesthesia services and is board certified in both Anesthesiology and Pediatrics. Dr. Trentham has extensive leadership experience serving as Chief Anesthesiologist and Medical Director at several hospitals during the past 15 years. He completed a Fellowship in Pediatric Anesthesiology at The…

Dr. Schmutzler has a diverse background, training in anesthesiology, neuropharmacology, and acupuncture. Dr. Schmutzler received his medical degree and PhD from Indiana University School of Medicine. He completed an internship at St. Vincent Hospital and Health System in Indianapolis and an anesthesia residency at Indiana University School of Medicine, with a special emphasis on regional…

Bronson Taylor, CRNA, is a seasoned healthcare leader renowned for his strategic vision and clinical expertise in anesthesia. After graduating with a BSN from Utah Valley University in 2015 and subsequently earning his MSN from Midwestern University in 2019, Bronson’s educational foundation paved the way for a distinguished career. His journey began with autonomous CRNA…

Dr. Dorman has over 30 years of experience in anesthesia leadership, hospital accreditation, CMS compliance, quality management and patient safety. Dr. Dorman has extensive experience serving as a Surveyor for the Joint Commission, hospital accreditation consultant, CMS consultant, Chief of Anesthesia, hospital board member and Director of Respiratory Care. Dr. Dorman also served honorably for…

Dr. Sonia Shishido, an anesthesiologist with a Doctor of Osteopathy from Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine, completed her Anesthesiology residency at the University of Utah, where she served as Chief Resident. She pursued a Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology fellowship at the University of Washington and is board-certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology. Based at Adventist Health…

With over 30 years of clinical and business experience, Robbie Thomas, MD, MBA, serves as the New Mexico Regional Medical Officer. His current clinical practice is based in an ambulatory surgery center, where he serves as co-medical director. His past clinical practice included high acuity areas, including adult and pediatric cardiac anesthesia. He began his…

Dr. Jeremiah Ashe, a seasoned clinical anesthesiologist with over eight years of experience, has held key leadership positions, including Chief Anesthesiologist and Medical Staff President. He completed his RUSH University Medical Center internship and pursued residency at Indiana University School of Medicine. Currently serving as the Medical Director of Anesthesia at Marion Health in Marion,…

Dr. Scarlett Hinson has been a practicing nurse anesthetist for almost two decades. She obtained her MSN and DNP from Rush University. Her clinical experience has been highlighted by her tenure as program director for two Nurse Anesthesia programs, research and active involvement with curriculum/doctoral standards development within the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia…

Nancy Whitson has joined CCI Anesthesia as a Regional Clinical Officer. Nancy has practiced anesthesia in Kansas as a CRNA since 2002. One of her placements was with CCI as the Chief Anesthetist at Western Plains Regional Medical Center in Dodge City, KS, from 2012 through 2019. In her role with CCI, she will continue…