Your Care Team

Meet Your Anesthesia Care Team:
Expert Providers Dedicated to Your Safety

Your anesthesia experience involves more than just medication; it’s a coordinated effort by highly trained professionals. At NCAP Health, our anesthesia care team includes board-certified anesthesiologists, certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs), and skilled support staff. Together, they deliver professional anesthesiology services designed to ensure comfort, safety, and personalized care throughout your procedure.

What is an anesthesiologist?

Anesthesiologists are physicians who have completed 4 years of undergraduate education, 4 years of medical school and 4 years of anesthesia specific residency training.  Trained in peri-operative medicine, they help ensure a safe surgical experience before, during and after one’s surgery/ procedure.

What is Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)?

A CRNA is an advanced practice registered nurses who has an unencumbered license as a registered professional nurse and/or an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) in the United States, has ICU nursing experience and has graduated with a minimum of a master’s degree from an accredited nurse anesthesia educational program.  They work independently or alongside anesthesiologists to ensure patient safety and comfort before, during, and after surgery.

What is an anesthesia care team?

An anesthesia care team consists of a physician anesthesiologist and a CRNA.  They collaborate on the care and safety of each person they care for, before, during and after a surgery/procedure.  Care teams are a common form of anesthesia staffing in the United States and can involve a supervising physician and CRNA who manages the intraoperative delivery of anesthesia

Will an anesthesia professional be with me during my surgery?

Yes. An anesthesiologist or CRNA will always be with you during your surgery to monitor you and ensure you are as safe and comfortable as possible.

Where can I learn more?

To learn more about anesthesiologists click here:  https://madeforthismoment.asahq.org/

To learn more about CRNAs click here: https://www.aana.com/about-us/about-crnas/

Chat with CRNA Leadership

Have questions or want to hear firsthand what it’s like to work at NCAP? Connect directly with one of our CRNA leaders.