Step into the surgery center on any given morning, and you'll immediately sense what sets this team apart from the tension-filled OR environments you may have experienced elsewhere. Here, the conversation flows easily among the 5–6 CRNAs who form the backbone of your anesthesia team—seasoned professionals who chose outpatient practice not as a stepping stone, but as their career destination. These aren't burned-out providers counting down to retirement or inexperienced practitioners needing constant oversight. They're experts in their own right who understand that excellent regional anesthesia makes their job easier, their patients happier, and their days more predictable.
Dr. Scott Gardner, your anesthesiology colleague and a leader within DPI Anesthesia, exemplifies the collaborative philosophy that defines this practice. Rather than the territorial dynamics that plague many groups, you'll find a colleague who actively supports schedule flexibility, shares clinical pearls from years of high-volume regional practice, and genuinely celebrates the success of the entire team. This isn't mere professional courtesy—it's the foundation of a practice where physicians cover for each other's time off without resentment, share challenging cases as learning opportunities rather than competitions, and build lasting professional relationships that extend beyond the OR doors.
The orthopedic surgeons here represent a different breed from the demanding personalities often encountered in hospital settings. These are physicians who built their practice around the outpatient model specifically because they value efficiency, predictability, and work-life balance—values that align perfectly with your own. They understand that excellent regional anesthesia directly correlates with their surgical outcomes and patient satisfaction scores. Rather than viewing anesthesia as a necessary service, they see you as an essential partner in their success. You'll develop professional relationships where surgeons wait for optimal block onset, respect your expertise in patient selection, and routinely express gratitude for your contributions to their patients’ experiences.
The medical supervision model here reflects professional respect rather than hierarchical control. Your CRNAs are empowered professionals who handle routine intraoperative management with confidence, calling you for consultation on genuinely challenging situations rather than minor decisions. This creates an environment where you can focus on what you do best—regional anesthesia—while maintaining appropriate oversight without the exhausting hypervigilance required in less experienced teams. The CRNAs actively protect your block time, understanding that uninterrupted focus produces better outcomes for everyone.
Perhaps most importantly, this is a stable team with remarkably low turnover. The CRNAs and support staff you meet during your interview will likely be the same colleagues you're working with years from now. This continuity creates institutional knowledge, refined workflows, and genuine camaraderie that simply doesn't exist in facilities with constant staff churn. When someone does take time off, the coverage system works seamlessly because everyone knows the routines, respects the schedule, and maintains the same high standards.