Who We Are
About Meridian Anesthesia
A division of National Partners in Healthcare dedicated to clinical excellence and collaborative care across the state of Texas.
Our Mission
To deliver the highest standard of anesthesia care through physician leadership, clinical excellence, and a commitment to the well-being of our patients, providers, and partner facilities.
What Drives Us
Our Core Values
Clinical Excellence
We pursue the highest standards of evidence-based anesthesia care and continuous quality improvement.
Local Leadership
Backed by a national organization but led locally, so clinical decisions stay close to the facilities we serve.
Collaborative Care
Our mixed model leverages the strengths of anesthesiologists and CRNAs working together as a team.
Innovation
We embrace new techniques, technologies, and care models that improve patient outcomes and provider satisfaction.
Our Practice
Local Expertise, National Resources
Meridian Anesthesia is a division of National Partners in Healthcare (NPH), one of the nation's leading single-specialty anesthesia organizations. With over 1,300 clinicians operating across 19 states, NPH provides the infrastructure, resources, and long-term stability that allow Meridian to focus on what matters most: delivering exceptional anesthesia care.
We employ a mixed practice model that leverages the combined strengths of board-certified anesthesiologists and Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs). This care team approach allows us to deliver high-quality anesthesia services efficiently across a wide range of surgical and procedural settings.
What sets Meridian apart is our local leadership model. While we benefit from NPH's national scale — including centralized recruiting, credentialing, and practice management technology — clinical decisions are made by the local teams who know each facility's needs. This gives our partner facilities more direct access to leadership and faster response times than typical national groups.
Meridian serves facilities across Texas, from major medical centers and teaching hospitals to ambulatory surgery centers and community hospitals. Our providers cover operating room anesthesia, obstetric anesthesia, and pain management.
At a Glance
Key facts about Meridian Anesthesia
50+ Providers
Anesthesiologists & CRNAs
Part of NPH
1,300+ clinicians nationwide
Our Leaders
Leadership Team
Our leadership team brings decades of combined experience in clinical anesthesia, healthcare administration, and practice management.
Mike Saunders
CEO
National Partners in Healthcare
Gerry Handley
SVP Operations
National Partners in Healthcare
Mark Ettinger, MD
President, Founding Partner
Meridian Anesthesia
Val Gibson, CRNA
Vice-President, Founding Partner
Meridian Anesthesia
Interested in Joining Our Team?
Meridian Anesthesia is always looking for talented anesthesiologists and CRNAs who share our commitment to clinical excellence. Explore our current openings and discover what makes Meridian a great place to build your career.