BEST of ‘16 ANESTHESIOLOGIST, PHYSICIAN
The Eagle readers showed their confidence in Dr. Mark Brauer and his team at American Anesthesiology of Texas, voting them in the Readers’ Choice awards as “Best Physician” and “Best Anesthesiologist.” Brauer, American Anesthesiology of Texas medical director, felt humbled to be voted “Best Physician.” “Being able to take care of fellow human beings is a privilege I try never to lose sight of, and I hope to pass this insight on to the next generation of physicians,” said Brauer, Class of 1985 Aggie. “I am indeed blessed, and being named ‘Best Physician’ has truly been both overwhelming and humbling at the same time.” Formed as Brazos Anesthesiology Associates in July 1985, American Anesthesiology of Texas is a devoted group of highly trained and skilled anesthesia professionals that has committed itself to serving the health care
needs of the Brazos Valley for more than three decades. Brazos Anesthesiology Associates merged with American Anesthesiology in May 2012 to become American Anesthesiology of Texas. American Anesthesiology of Texas is a subsidiary of Mednax, Inc., a national medical group that comprises the nation’s leading providers of neonatal, anesthesia, maternal-fetal and pediatric physician subspecialties. Currently comprised of 19 board-certified anesthesiologists and 26 certified registered nurse anesthetists -- and supported by amazing office staff personnel and pain management nurses -- American Anesthesiology of Texas is the largest private practice, single-specialty group in the area. As a result, the team is able to provide comprehensive anesthesia services, including complete perioperative anesthesia management, regional anesthesia, obstetrical anesthesia, trauma
anesthesia and acute pain management - to CHI St. Joseph Regional Health Center, College Station Medical Center and The Physician’s Centre -- 24 hours/ day, 365 days a year. American Anesthesiology of Texas has also expanded to cover anesthesia needs at several freestanding and office-based surgical centers throughout the community. The practice’s strength lies in its people - dedicated and compassionate staff, doctors and nursing specialists who work together as a team to provide the safest anesthesia care possible, Brauer said. Many team members have been with the practice for over 20 years, and five of the original founding members are still with the group. The combined wealth of education, training and clinical experience within this group is unmatched anywhere in the Bryan-College Station community. “I feel honored and privileged just getting up every day, knowing I’m getting to work alongside some of the finest medical professionals anywhere,” Brauer said. “The doctors, CRNAs, nurses and other health care personnel both within this practice, as well as within this community, are truly outstanding. And having the opportunity to meet new
American Anesthesiology of Texas team members include (left to right): Steve Hays, CRNA; Phil Lippman, CRNA; Mark Brauer, MD; Dorothy Hester, CRNA; Shelly Eriksson, CRNA; Nancy Black, CRNA; and Patrick Ryan, M.D. 42 | July 31, 2016
patients every day, work with and help train students, and help guide patients safely through their perioperative experience -- what more could I ask for?” So if anesthesia and surgery is in your future -- planned or maybe not so planned -- patients can rest assured that the caring
professionals at American Anesthesiology of Texas will be with them every step of the way to carry them safely through their experience. Every minute of every hour of every day. When you need American Anesthesiology of Texas, they’ll be there.
Mark Brauer American Anesthesiology of Texas
1737 Briarcrest Dr. # 14 • Bryan • 979.776.4777 • brazosaa.com
Dr. Mark Brauer
American Anesthesiology of Texas staff members include (left to right): Lindi Winkler, CRNA; Emad Hanna, MD; and Andrea Etheridge, CRNA.
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