Anesthesiologists

We recently sat down with LaKesha Legree, MD, an anesthesiologist dedicated to rural underserved medicine who has taken travel assignments since 2018. Dr. Legree practices with VitalSolution at Samaritan Medical Center, a 290-bed community hospital in Watertown, N.Y., about an hour outside Syracuse, N.Y. In fact, you can often see her walking her French bulldog,

Despite an estimated 33,500 anesthesiologists in practice in the United States, some regions of the country face a shortage. This Physician Anesthesiologists Week, we’re celebrating these dedicated members of the medical team who are uniquely qualified to lead patient care. We are honored to feature anesthesiologist LaKesha Legree, MD, who practices with VitalSolution at Samaritan

Thinking about hanging out your shingle? Maybe you don’t know how to make that career transition from W2 to a 1099 Independent Contractor. But the truth is, the change could have positive outcomes – for physicians who are ready for it. Scott Carollo, MD, an Interventional Cardiologist in Omaha, Nebraska, made the switch about a

At 69, anesthesiologist Melissa Penas, MD, is the definition of “lifelong learner.” Since completing her residency in 1987, she has continued to hone her craft and expand her knowledge of medicine. For the last three decades, she’s managed the anesthesiology department at St. Bernard Hospital on the south side of Chicago. She recently stepped down

Some patients don’t even want to think about a visit to the doctor, never mind preparing for a visit to an unfamiliar place such as the cath lab – but that visit could save their lives. Fear over anesthesia has been shown to cause one in four patients to postpone surgeries. It’s important for the

Match Day represents a pivotal moment for medical students nationwide. It’s the culmination of years of hard work and dedication, a day where the future unfolds for many aspiring physicians. At VitalSolution, we recognize the enormity of this event and offer a blend of celebratory guidance and heartfelt advice to make Match Day 2024 a

You’ve seen the headlines: How Physician Shortages Could Change the Future of Anesthesiology, The Physician Leader’s Role in Navigating the Anesthesia Provider Shortage, Weathering the Storm in Anesthesiology, and dozens more. While the continued shortage of anesthesia providers will certainly have a financial impact on healthcare facilities, it also impacts provider satisfaction, clinical operations, patient

Surgery costs account for nearly half of the $387 billion spent in U.S. hospitals each year. As the largest money-producing center of most hospitals, operating rooms (ORs) must be run efficiently to maximize OR time and resources and ensure quality surgical care. It’s imperative that hospitals maintain strong anesthesia service lines to protect their long-term

Today’s healthcare providers place a high value on work-life balance. In fact, many say they would take a pay cut for better work-life balance. VitalSolution-Anesthesiology provides anesthesiologists and certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) with flexible scheduling and opportunities for growth that empower them to better handle personal and professional interests. According to Medscape’s 2023 Physician

Cardiology and anesthesiology clinicians have several employment options. They can be employed by a hospital, go into private practice, or work for a locum tenens agency. Those who work with VitalSolution have a fourth option that combines travel with long-term stability and work-life balance. VitalSolution-Anesthesiology and VitalSolution-Cardiology, one of the country’s largest independent interventional cardiology

Many physicians fresh out of residency or fellowship seek positions with large, established cardiac programs to make their mark. But for many physicians and cardiac catheterization lab leaders, it’s in the small towns across the country where they’re making the largest impact. A Closer Look at Small-Town America Sixty million people – or 20 percent