Our Team
Meet the Meridian Leadership
Our leadership team combines deep clinical expertise with the operational support of National Partners in Healthcare to deliver best-in-class anesthesia services.
Senior Leadership
National Partners in Healthcare Leadership
Meridian Anesthesia is led locally and supported nationally by NPH's experienced senior leadership team.
Mike Saunders
CEO
Over 25 years of healthcare and practice management experience, including 14 years as CEO at Pinnacle Partners in Medicine.
Gerry Handley
SVP Operations
Extensive experience in healthcare operations and practice management at National Partners in Healthcare.
Jennifer Causey, CRNA
Chief Clinical Officer
Over 20 years of clinical and leadership experience in anesthesia care, leading national initiatives in clinical strategy and quality improvement.
Local Leadership
Meridian Anesthesia Local Leadership
Our local leadership team provides hands-on clinical and operational management, ensuring our partner facilities receive responsive, personalized service.
Mark Ettinger, MD
President, Founding Partner
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Val Gibson, CRNA
Vice-President, Founding Partner
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Richard Teames, MD
Director of Cardiovascular Anesthesia
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Join Our Growing Team
Meridian Anesthesia is expanding across Texas and we are looking for talented anesthesiologists, CRNAs, and operational leaders who share our commitment to clinical excellence. Explore our open positions or get in touch to learn more.