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A Warm Welcome From Our President

Providence Anesthesiology Associates (PAA) is an independent group of physicians who specialize in providing exemplary anesthesia care to the communities we serve. The way in which we practice and all of our decisions are guided by our commitment to provide remarkable perioperative care that is safe, reliable, value-driven, evidence-based, and measurably of the highest quality. 

In a rapidly changing and increasingly complex healthcare environment, it can be easy to lose sight of what is important. As physicians, it is our responsibility to always keep the patient at the center of our attention. We strive to better the health of our community, decrease healthcare costs, and improve the patient experience, one patient at a time. With our patients at the forefront of our minds, we always remain focused on our mission of extraordinary physician-led perioperative care. 

PAA is committed to constant improvement by actively soliciting feedback and listening to our hospitals, our peers, our patients, and to one another. Through continued expansion of clinical initiatives and programs such as PAA’s Long Lives Pathways, ERAS protocols, 360 Degree Evaluations, and our PAAQS Quality System, we will remain dedicated to consistency, excellence, and innovation across all platforms. We realize the challenges of healthcare today cannot be solved by working in silos, so PAA is collaborating within our industry and health systems to tackle complex issues. 

We work with our surgical colleagues and hospital administration to define and develop value-based models, combat the rising cost of healthcare, and address the opioid crisis facing our nation. Together we are making meaningful changes for the betterment of our patients and our communities. 

Additionally, at PAA, we deeply value the independent practice model. Independence affords autonomy, placing the physician in the driver’s seat, steering clinical advances, quality improvements, safety standards, and the overall patient experience. 

Private practices such as ours are willing and able to provide a better service by remaining nimble. We are able to quickly pivot, easily adapt and tailor our approach to the specific needs of our partners: hospitals, surgical colleagues, administrators, healthcare systems, community, and most importantly, our patients. 

We embrace both organic and intentional growth as we continue developing an expanding regional presence, across the Carolinas, in the years to come. It is our belief that there will always be a place for the independent anesthesia practice that understands the importance of providing exceptional service through evidence-based medicine and the highest quality and safety standards. 

I am often asked by colleagues and friends, both in Charlotte and throughout the country, “What is PAA’s secret to maintaining its independence?” And my answer is simple — quintessential service. Our service is guided by our core values of compassion, clinical excellence, high-reliability, physician leadership, autonomy, and strength through collaboration. 

With this model, not only have we been able to maintain our independence, we continue to thrive. 

It is an honor to serve our patients and our community, and we remain a committed partner to all those we are privileged to work alongside. 

We are an UNWAVERING PRESENCE.

Kevin Crosby, MD

Kevin Crosby, MD
Providence Anesthesiology Associates, President

PAA is a physician-led practice. Our leadership roles are filled by practicing anesthesiologists, allowing us a unique first-hand approach to the healthcare landscape and enabling us to make informed decisions that benefit our practice and our patients.

Executive Committee

Kevin Crosby, MD

President

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Kevin Crosby, MD

President
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UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Furman University

MEDICAL EDUCATION
University of North Carolina School of Medicine

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Mayo Clinic, Internship and Residency

Nemours Children’s Clinic, Pediatric Anesthesiology Fellowship

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Pediatric Anesthesiology

Christopher J. Duggins, MD

President Elect

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Christopher J. Duggins, MD

President Elect
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UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Memphis State University

MEDICAL EDUCATION
University of Tennessee College of Medicine

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Brooke Army Medical Center, Internship

Brooke Army Medical Center, Residency

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Transesophageal Echocardiography

Matthew Dyer, MBA

Chief Executive Officer

John J. Sandoval. MD

Chairman of Anesthesiology, Novant Health Greater Charlotte Market

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John J. Sandoval, MD

Chairman of Anesthesiology, Novant Health Greater Charlotte Market
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UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
University of Denver

MEDICAL EDUCATION
University of Colorado Health Science Center

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
University of Colorado Health Science Center, General Surgery Internship

University of Florida College of Medicine, Anesthesiology Residency

University of Florida College of Medicine, Chief Resident in Anesthesiology

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Cory Koenig, DO

Vice President, Business Development

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Cory Koenig, DO

Vice President, Business Development

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
South Dakota State University

MEDICAL EDUCATION
Des Moines University

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Henry Ford Hospital, Internship and Residency

University of Michigan, CS Mott Children’s Hospital, Pediatric Anesthesiology, Fellowship

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Pediatric Anesthesiology

James Dierkes, MD

Vice President, Operations

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James Dierkes, MD

Vice President, Operations
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UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Drexel University

MEDICAL EDUCATION
Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Duke University, Residency


Duke University, Fellowship

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Brian Kornrumpf, MD

Vice President of Finance

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Brian Kornrumpf, MD

Vice President, Finance

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Lipscomb University

MEDICAL EDUCATION
Wake Forest University School of Medicine

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, Internship and Residency

Boston’s Children’s Hospital, Pediatric Anesthesiology, Fellowship

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Pediatric Anesthesiology

Transesophageal Echocardiography

Brett Shaffer, MD

Vice President, Revenue Cycle Management

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Brett Shaffer, MD

Vice President, Revenue Cycle Management
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UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Shepherd University

MEDICAL EDUCATION
University of Virginia School of Medicine

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Residency

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Cory Maxwell, MD

Satellite Representative

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Cory Maxwell, MD

Satellite Representative

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
University of Virginia

MEDICAL EDUCATION
University of Virginia School of Medicine

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
University of Virginia, Internship

Duke University, Residency, Fellowship

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Echocardiography

James Benonis, MD

EC at large

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James Benonis, MD

EC at large
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UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Case Western Reserve University

MEDICAL EDUCATION
Temple University School of Medicine

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
The Reading Hospital and Medical Center, Internship

Duke University Medical Center, Residency

Duke University Medical Center, Fellowship

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Willem Bok, MD, MBA

EC at large

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Willem Bok, MD, MBA

EC at large

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill

MEDICAL EDUCATION
Duke University School of Medicine

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill, MBA

Deaconess Hospital, Internship

Duke University Medical Center, Residency

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Karen V. Slocum, MD, MPH

EC at large

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Karen V. Slocum, MD, MPH

EC at large

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Boston College

MEDICAL EDUCATION
University of North Carolina School of Medicine

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
George Washington University, Internship and Residency

Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, Fellowship

College

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Joseph L. Weidman, MD

EC at large

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Joseph L. Weidman, MD

EC at large
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UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Brigham Young University

MEDICAL EDUCATION
Baylor College of Medicine

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
George Washington University Hospital, Internship, Internal Medicine

Massachusetts General Hospital, Residency

Brigham and Woman’s Hospital, Fellowship

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Transesophageal Echocardiography

Sections Chiefs and PAA Committee Members

David Bacon, MD

Section Chief, NC Specialty Ortho Hospital

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David Bacon, MD

Section Chief, NC Specialty Ortho Hospital
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UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Oberlin College

MEDICAL EDUCATION
Duke University School of Medicine

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Emory University Affiliated Hospitals, Internship

Duke University Medical Center, Residency

Bowman Gray School of Medicine, Fellowship

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Krishna Baddigam, MD

Recording Secretary

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Krishna Baddigam, MD

Recording Secretary
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MEDICAL EDUCATION
Mahadevappa Rampure Medical College of the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
University of Missouri, Internship

University of Missouri University Hospital, Residency

University of Washington School of Medicine, Fellowship

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Pain Management

Craig Barnette, DO

Section Chief, Watauga Medical Center

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Craig Barnette, DO

Section Chief, Watauga Medical Center
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MEDICAL EDUCATION
Lincoln Memorial University Debusk College of Osteopathic Medicine

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
University of Kansas, Residency

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Eric Barua, MD

Section Chief, PAA Mobile

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Eric Barua, MD

Section Chief, PAA Mobile
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UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
University of Chicago, Columbia University

MEDICAL EDUCATION
Jefferson Medical College

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Mercy Hospital of Pittsburgh, Internship
The Ohio State University Medical Center, Residency

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

James Benonis, MD

Section Chief, Matthews Surgery Center

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James Benonis, MD

Section Chief, Matthews Surgery Center, EC AT LARGE
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UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Case Western Reserve University

MEDICAL EDUCATION
Temple University School of Medicine

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
The Reading Hospital and Medical Center, Internship

Duke University Medical Center, Residency

Duke University Medical Center, Fellowship

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Kim Blumberg, MD

Section Chief, Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center

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Kim Blumberg, MD

Section Chief, Huntersville Ambulatory Surgery Center

Section Chief, Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center
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UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Baylor University

MEDICAL EDUCATION
The University of Texas Medical Branch

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Brooke Army Medical Center, Internship

Brooke Army Medical Center, Anesthesiology

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Willem Bok, MD, MBA

Section Chief, Kimel Park Surgery Center

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Willem Bok, MD, MBA

Section Chief, Kimel Park Surgery Center EC at large

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill

MEDICAL EDUCATION
Duke University School of Medicine

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill, MBA

Deaconess Hospital, Internship

Duke University Medical Center, Residency

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Daniel Briggs, MD

Charlotte

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Daniel Briggs, MD

Section Chief, Novant Health Center City Outpatient Surgery Center
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UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

MEDICAL EDUCATION
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, School of Medicine

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Internship and Residency, Internal Medicine

Duke University Medical Center, Residency, Anesthesiology

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Courtney Castoro, MD

Subspecialty Chief, Cardiac Anesthesia

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Courtney Castoro, MD

Subspecialty Chief, Cardiac Anesthesia
Personnel Committee
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UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
University of Arizona

MEDICAL EDUCATION
University of Arizona

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Tuscon Hospitals Medical Education Program, Internship

University of Arizona, Residency

Mayo Clinic, Fellowship

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Stephanie Chismar, MD

Medical Director Pre-Surgical Services

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Stephanie Chismar, MD

Medical Director Pre-Surgical Services
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UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Pennsylvania State University

MEDICAL EDUCATION
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Medical University of South Carolina, Internship

Medical University of South Carolina, Residency

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Michael Cho, MD

Section Chief, Asheville Eye SC, Western Carolina SC

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Michael Cho, MD

Section Chief, Asheville Eye Surgery Center, Western Carolina Surgery Center
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UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
California State University – Fullerton

MEDICAL EDUCATION
University of California, San Diego School of Medicine

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Fairview Hospital, Cleveland Clinic, Internship

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Residency, Pediatric Anesthesiology Fellowship

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology, BLS, ACLS, PALS

Newell Daly, DO

Section Chief, Catawba Valley Medical Center

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Newell Daly, DO

Section Chief, Catawba Valley Medical Center
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UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill

MEDICAL EDUCATION
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital – Preliminary Year, Internal Medicine
Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, Anesthesiology Residency, Fellowship

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology, BLS, ACLS, PALS

Brian Emerson, MD

Section Chief, SC of Edgewater, Rock Hill SC

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Brian Emerson, MD

Section Chief, The Surgery Center of Edgewater, Rock Hill Surgery Center
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UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
University of Notre Dame

MEDICAL EDUCATION
Vanderbilt University

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING

Austin Medical Education Program, Internship Transitional Year

Mayo Clinic, Residency

Seattle Children’s Hospital, Fellowship

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology. Pediatric Anesthesiology

Laura Gardner, MD

Section Chief, OB Novant Health Charlotte

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Laura Gardner, MD

Section Chief, OB Novant Health Charlotte

Recruitment Committee
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UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
College of Charleston

MEDICAL EDUCATION
Medical University of South Carolina

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Medical University of South Carolina of Charleston, Internship

University of Chicago Medical Center, Residency

Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital, Fellowship

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Samuel Goldstein, MD

Section Chief, Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center

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Samuel Goldstein, MD

Section Chief, Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center
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UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Pennsylvania State University

MEDICAL EDUCATION
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Residency

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Fellowship

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Richard Griggs, MD

Section Chief, Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center

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Richard Griggs, MD

Section Chief, Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center
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Chief of Surgery, Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center
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UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Penn State University

MEDICAL EDUCATION
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Duke University Medical Center, Internship

Duke University Medical Center, Residency

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Christopher G. Gunn, MD

Section Chief, Mallard Creek Ambulatory Surgery Center

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Christopher G. Gunn, MD

Section Chief, Mallard Creek Ambulatory Surgery Center
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UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Furman University

MEDICAL EDUCATION
University of Alabama School of Medicine

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Duke University Medical Center, Internship and Residency

Emory University Hospital, Cardiothoracic Anesthesia, Fellowship

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Transesophageal Echocardiography

Freeman R. Jackson, MD

Personnel Committee

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Freeman R. Jackson, MD

Personnel Committee
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North Carolina Delegate to the American Society of Anesthesiologists; Chair of the Political Action Committee

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

MEDICAL EDUCATION
University of North Carolina School of Medicine

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
University of North Carolina Medical Center, Internship and Residency

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Lauren Kokajko, MD

Co-Chair, Marketing Committee

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Lauren Kokajko, MD

Co-Chair, Marketing Committee

Member, Clinical Practice Committee
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UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Rhodes College

MEDICAL EDUCATION
University of Kentucky College of Medicine

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
University of Maryland, Internship and Residency

Children’s National Health System George Washington University, Fellowship

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Pediatric Anesthesiology

Jason Kopenitz, DO

Vice President of Scheduling

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Jason Kopenitz, DO

Vice President, Scheduling
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UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Saint Joseph’s University

MEDICAL EDUCATION
Edinburgh Napier University, University of Pennsylvania, Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Thomas Jefferson University, Internship and Residency

University of North Carolina Hospitals, Fellowship

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Matthew S. Kozlowski, MD

Chairman Compliance Committee

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Matthew S. Kozlowski, MD

Chairman Compliance Committee
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UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
University of Florida

MEDICAL EDUCATION
George Washington University School of Medicine

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
University of Florida, Internship and Residency

Texas Heart Institute at St. Luke’s Episcopal Hospital, Fellowship

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Transesophageal Echocardiography

Eugene Lee, MD

Section Chief, Holly Springs Surgery Center

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Eugene Lee, MD

Section Chief, Holly Springs Surgery Center
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UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
The University of Akron

MEDICAL EDUCATION
Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED)

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
University of North Carolina Hospitals – Residency and Fellowship

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology, BLS, ACLS, PALS

Darryl Malak, MD

Section Chief, Novant Health Matthews Medical Center

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Darryl Malak, MD

Section Chief, Novant Health Matthews Medical Center
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UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
United States Air Force Academy

MEDICAL EDUCATION
Loyola University of Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Resurrection Medical Center, Internship

Duke University Medical Center, Residency

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Jacob Matthews, MD

Section Chief, Novant Health Midtown Outpatient Surgery Center

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Jacob Matthews, MD

Section Chief, Novant Health Midtown Outpatient Surgery Center
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UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Mercer University

MEDICAL EDUCATION
Mercer University School of Medicine

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, Internship, Residency

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Scott V. McCulloch, MD

Section Chief, Triangle

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Scott V. McCulloch, MD

Section Chief, Triangle
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UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
University of North Carolina, Charlotte

MEDICAL EDUCATION
University of North Carolina School of Medicine

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
University of North Carolina Hospitals, Internship and Residency

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Tyler McCulloch, MD

Section Chief, Triangle Surgery Center

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Tyler McCulloch, MD

Section Chief, Triangle Surgery Center
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UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
University of North Carolina Wilmington

MEDICAL EDUCATION
American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine, St. Martin

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University Residency

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Ashley A. McDonell, MD

Section Chief, Ballantyne Surgery Center, Ballantyne Hospital

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Ashley A. McDonell, MD

Section Chief, Ballantyne Surgery Center, Ballantyne Hospital 

Subspecialty Chief, Pediatric Anesthesia
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UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
University of North Carolina

MEDICAL EDUCATION
University of North Carolina

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Maine Medical Center, Internship and Residency

Seattle Children’s Hospital, Fellowship

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Stephen V. Mendoza, MD

Chair, Personnel Committee

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Stephen V. Mendoza, MD

Chair, Personnel Committee
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UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Texas A&M University

MEDICAL EDUCATION
University of Texas Health Science Center

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Brooke Army Medical Center, Internship

Brooke Army Medical Center, Residency

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

John Meyer, MD

Section Chief, Novant Health Charlotte Outpatient Surgery Center

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John Meyer, MD

Section Chief, Novant Health Charlotte Outpatient Surgery Center

Co-Chair, Marketing Committee
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UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

MEDICAL EDUCATION
University of North Carolina School of Medicine

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Internship and Residency

Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Fellowship

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Pediatric Anesthesiology

Kate Miller, MD

Chair, Clinical Practice Committee

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Kate Miller, MD

Chair, Clinical Practice Committee

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Baylor University

MEDICAL EDUCATION
University of Texas Medical School

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Yale University School of Medicine, Internship and Residency

Yale University School of Medicine, Fellowship

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Pediatric Anesthesiology

Warren G. Mills, MD

Section Chief, Iredell Memorial Hospital

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Warren G. Mills, MD

Section Chief, Iredell Memorial Hospital
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UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Emory University

MEDICAL EDUCATION
Medical College of Georgia

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Carolinas Medical Center, Anesthesiology, Internal Medicine

University of Florida, Residency, Anesthesiology

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Internal Medicine

Anesthesiology

Josef N. Mueksch, MD

Division Chief, Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center

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Josef N. Mueksch, MD

Division Chief, Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center
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UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Villanova University

MEDICAL EDUCATION
MCP Hahnemann School of Medicine

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Cooper University Hospital, Internship

Drexel University College of Medicine, Residency

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Vaughn P. Nelson, MD

Section Chief, Novant Health Rowan Medical Center

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Vaughn P. Nelson, MD

Section Chief, Novant Health Rowan Medical Center
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UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Wake Forest University

MEDICAL EDUCATION
East Carolina University School of Medicine

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
University of Florida College of Medicine, Internship and Residency

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Ilya Rubin, MD

Section Chief at Ballantyne Surgery Center

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Ilya Rubin, MD

Section Chief at Ballantyne Surgery Center
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Personnel Committee, Alternate
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MEDICAL EDUCATION
Belarussian Medical University

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
University of Minnesota Hospitals and Clinics, Internship and Residency

University of Minnesota Hospitals and Clinics, Fellowship

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Farrukh Sair, MD

Personnel Committee

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Farrukh Sair, MD

Personnel Committee
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UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Duke University

MEDICAL EDUCATION
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Frankford Hospital, Transitional Internship

Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Anesthesiology Residency

Duke University Medical Center, Pain Medicine Fellowship

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Pain Medicine

John J. Sandoval. MD

Chairman of Anesthesiology, Novant Health Greater Charlotte Market, Section Chief NH Heart & Vascular

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John J. Sandoval, MD

Chairman of Anesthesiology, Novant Health Greater Charlotte Market, Section Chief Novant Health Heart & Vascular
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UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
University of Denver

MEDICAL EDUCATION
University of Colorado Health Science Center

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
University of Colorado Health Science Center, General Surgery Internship

University of Florida College of Medicine, Anesthesiology Residency, Chief Resident in Anesthesiology

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Sarah Sweetman, MD

Section Chief, Novant Health Charlotte Orthopedic Hospital, Center City Outpatient SC

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Sarah Sweetman, MD

Section Chief, Novant Health Charlotte Orthopedic Hospital, Center City Outpatient SC
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UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
University of Wisconsin-Madison

MEDICAL EDUCATION
University of Wisconsin-Madison

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics, Internship, Residency

Vanderbilt University, Fellowship

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Pain Medicine

Ilka Theruvath, MD

Chair, Continuous Quality Improvement Committee

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Ilka Theruvath, MD

Chair, Continuous Quality Improvement Committee

DOCTORATE / PH.D.
Medizinische Hochschule
POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Humboldt University, Internship and Residency

Anesthesia Medical College of Georgia, Residency

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Fellowship

Medical College of Georgia, Fellowship

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Pediatric Anesthesiology

Echocardiography

Brian Thwaites MD

Section Chief, First Health Moore Regional Hospital

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Brian Thwaites, MD

Section Chief, First Health Moore Regional Hospital
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UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
University of Kansas

MEDICAL EDUCATION
Northwestern University Medical Center

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Tripler Army Medical Center, Transitional Internship
Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Residency, Cardiothoracic Anesthesia Subspecialty training

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Scott Tyrey, MD

Section Chief, Halifax Memorial Hospital

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Scott Tyrey, MD

Section Chief, Halifax Memorial Hospital
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UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Duke University

MEDICAL EDUCATION
Duke University School of Medicine

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Duke University Medical Center – Residency
Brigham & Woman’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School – Fellowship

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Matthew Wang, MD

Section Chief, South Park Surgery Center

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Matthew Wang, MD

Section Chief, South Park Surgery Center
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UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
University of Illinois at Chicago

MEDICAL EDUCATION
University of Illinois 

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
University of Chicago, Weiss Hospital, Internship

New York University Medical Center, Residency

Harvard University, Boston Children’s Hospital, Fellowship

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Pediatric Anesthesiology

Katie Yang, MD

Assistant Vice President of Scheduling

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Katie Yang, MD

Assistant Vice President, Scheduling
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UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Duke University

MEDICAL EDUCATION
Duke University

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Washington University, Internship and Residency

Washington University, Fellowship

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

If your procedure was performed

BEFORE April 1, 2025

If your procedure was performed

AFTER April 1, 2025

and your bill is from Providence Anestheiology Associates, for any location EXCEPT for the 3 below

If your procedure was performed at Watauga Anesthesia Associates
AFTER April 1, 2025 and your bill is from Providence Anestheiology Associates

If your procedure was performed at Pinehurst Anesthesia Associates AFTER April 1, 2025 and your bill is from Providence Anestheiology Associates

If your procedure was performed at Ambulatory Anesthesia of Pinehurst AFTER April 1, 2025 and your bill is from Providence Anestheiology Associates

If your procedure was performed

BEFORE April 1, 2025

If your procedure was performed

AFTER April 1, 2025

and your bill is from Providence Anestheiology Associates, for any location EXCEPT for the 3 below

If your procedure was performed at Watauga Anesthesia Associates
AFTER April 1, 2025 and your bill is from Providence Anestheiology Associates

If your procedure was performed at Pinehurst Anesthesia Associates AFTER April 1, 2025 and your bill is from Providence Anestheiology Associates

If your procedure was performed at Ambulatory Anesthesia of Pinehurst AFTER April 1, 2025 and your bill is from Providence Anestheiology Associates