Walk through the doors of the surgery center, and you'll immediately understand why this isn’t just another ASC trying to compete with hospitals—it’s a purpose-built orthopedic destination that has redefined outpatient surgery excellence in Louisiana’s capital region. This state-of-the-art facility, jointly owned by a premier orthopedic group and their hospital partner, represents the perfect synthesis of surgical expertise and operational efficiency. With five meticulously maintained operating rooms and a dedicated regional anesthesia suite that rivals anything you’d find in major academic centers, this surgery center has created an environment where excellence isn’t aspired to—it’s simply expected.
Behind this exceptional practice opportunity stands DPI Anesthesia, a physician-led management company that has quietly revolutionized anesthesia delivery across the Southeast for over two decades. Founded in 2003 and fiercely independent from private equity influence, DPI manages anesthesia services for 93 facilities across the region with a team of over 700 providers. Their $476 million in annual Medicare charges and $51 million in allowed amounts reflect not just size, but the trust major health systems place in their model. Unlike the corporate giants that dominate anesthesia management, DPI remains true to its founding principle: anesthesiologists and CRNAs should control their own practice destiny, not distant investors focused on quarterly earnings.
The leadership structure at DPI reflects their commitment to clinician autonomy. Dr. Scott Gardiner, who serves as both DPI’s Chief Medical Officer and the medical director for the facility, is himself a regional anesthesia expert who trained at LSU and Ochsner. He’s not a distant administrator making decisions from a corporate office—he’s actively practicing alongside you, performing blocks, mentoring residents, and ensuring the practice maintains its exceptional standards. Madison Mulkey, DPI’s Chief Operating Officer and your primary administrative contact, brings a JD and healthcare administration expertise that translates into smooth operations without bureaucratic burden—a stark contrast to hospital-employed positions.
DPI’s financial strength provides the security you want from employment without sacrificing the autonomy you’d expect from private practice. Their Medicare reimbursements alone exceed $51 million annually, and their management of major hospital contracts—including partnerships with Piedmont Healthcare and numerous Louisiana facilities—demonstrates institutional confidence in their model. The company’s leadership team—including CEO John Sikes (CRNA, MBA), co-founder Jeff LeBlanc (Chief CRNA), and CFO Bobby Johnson (CPA)—comprises practicing clinicians and healthcare experts who understand the realities of OR life, not MBA consultants who’ve never held a laryngoscope.
The culture at DPI, which they simply call “The DPI Way,” prioritizes trust, relationships, and work-life balance—not just in mission statements but in daily operations. Their philosophy that “relationships matter more than contracts” manifests in retention rates that far exceed industry standards and in their approach to coverage, scheduling, and provider support. When they say their values include “Be helpful” and “Have fun,” they mean it—this isn’t corporate doublespeak but a genuine commitment to making anesthesia practice sustainable and enjoyable.
Your practice home represents the convergence of multiple advantages rarely found in a single opportunity: the case volume and acuity of a major medical center, the efficiency and lifestyle of outpatient practice, the stability of hospital partnership, and the autonomy of physician-led management. This isn’t a startup ASC hoping to build volume or a hospital-owned facility where anesthesia is an afterthought. It’s an established center of excellence where your expertise in regional anesthesia will be valued, supported, and appropriately compensated for years to come.
