Anesthesia Excellence.
Patient-Focused Anesthesia Care Across Florida
USAP clinicians across Florida are dedicated to delivering exceptional, patient-centered anesthesia care. Working in close collaboration with hospitals, surgeons, and care teams, our anesthesiologists, CRNAs, and CAAs provide safe, high-quality care across a wide range of procedures and clinical settings.
Working Together to Deliver Exceptional Care
At USAP Florida, our culture is rooted in collaboration, respect, and a shared commitment to exceptional patient care. Anesthesiologists, CRNAs, and CAAs work together in a supportive team environment where every clinician’s expertise is valued. By fostering strong relationships with health systems, hospitals and surgical teams, we create an environment where clinicians can focus on delivering the highest quality care.
Practice Anesthesia Where Others Vacation
Join a collaborative team delivering high-quality anesthesia care across Florida’s leading hospitals and surgery centers while enjoying the lifestyle, growth opportunities, and clinical variety that make this one of the most sought-after practice locations in the country.
Our teams practice in communities throughout the state, including:
Orlando
Jacksonville
Fort Myers
Naples
Palm Coast
New Smyrna Beach
Fort Lauderdale
West Palm Beach
New Port Richey
Vero Beach
Pensacola
Port St. Lucie
Miami
Tampa
Each location offers unique lifestyle advantages from coastal communities to growing metropolitan areas, while providing access to leading hospitals and surgical centers.
Clinicians & Professionals Committed to Extraordinary Care.
USAP Florida is led by experienced clinical leaders who are committed to advancing the quality and safety of anesthesia care. These physicians work closely with health systems, hospitals, surgeons and care teams to support strong clinical practices, operational excellence, and the continued growth of our practice across the state.
Molly Amin M.D.
Vice President | North Florida CGB
Rebecca Appelgren M.D.
Hilary Bommarito M.D.
Robert Bryskin M.D.
Efren Cardenas D.O.
President | North Florida CGB
Rachel Cook M.D.
Kara Eberhardt M.D.
John Fan M.D.
Micah Gaar M.D.
Vice Chair | Ft. Myers CGB
Kurt Jones M.D., M.B.A.
Chief Clinical Officer
Daniel Krauss M.D.
President | Ft. Myers CGB
Vikas Kumar M.D.
Joseph LaGrew M.D.
Leandro Lumermann M.D.
Clinton McDaniel M.D.
Doug McDonald M.D.
Rob Michaels M.D.
Department Chair | Central Florida CGB
Arun Moorjani M.D.
Doug Olin M.D.
President | Central Florida CGB
Matthew Palma M.D.
David Parisian M.D.
Presdient Elect | Central Florida CGB
Forrest Quiggle M.D.
Sarah Shields M.D.
Eric Shields M.D.
Chris Sopkovich D.O.
Antal Takacs M.D.
‘We’re Taking a Multifaceted Approach’: USAP, NSU Launch Nationwide Anesthesia Training Program to Address Clinician Shortage
This article is from Ambulatory Surgery Center News by Audrie Martin on November 12, 2025.The U.S. health care sector is facing a significant anesthesiologist shortage, with a projected deficit of nearly 8,450 by 2037, according to the American Society of Anesthesiologists.To help address this while further supporting the ambulatory surgery center (ASC) space, U.S. Anesthesia Partners Inc. (USAP) and Nova Southeastern University (NSU) are expanding their current partnership to introduce a new anesthesia training program.
Op-Ed: Becoming a CRNA for U.S. Anesthesia Partners Changed My Life — And Might Change Yours, Too
By Chris HazenNearly two decades ago, I made the decision to become a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), and I can confidently say it was the best professional choice I’ve ever made. Over the course of my career, I’ve treated thousands of patients, each one a reminder of the impact we can have as CRNAs.My journey began during my nursing practicum. I was pursuing my associate’s degree in nursing when I first stepped into an operating room and saw CRNAs in action.