Anesthesia Excellence.
USAP North Texas has a long-standing reputation for anesthesia excellence in the Dallas–Fort Worth area.
For more than 20 years, our clinicians have delivered safe, compassionate care while building strong, trusted relationships with patients, hospitals, and surgical teams.
Each year, we provide anesthesia covering everything from transplants to specialized care in cardiovascular, obstetrics, neurosurgery, pediatrics, trauma, and endoscopic anesthesia.
At USAP North Texas, our focus is clear: exceptional, patient-centered anesthesia delivered with precision, expertise, and unwavering commitment to safety and quality.
Excellence in Care Starts with Our People
At USAP North Texas, our clinicians practice across a broad network of hospitals and clinical sites, united by a shared commitment to quality, safety, and patient-first care.
Our culture is defined by collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement—ensuring every patient receives the highest standard of anesthesia care. With a strong team environment and a focus on balance, our clinicians are supported both professionally and personally in a region that offers the best of big-city living, suburban comfort, and wide-open spaces.
North Texas:
Where Careers and
Life Align
Quality patient care is at the heart of everything we do—and it’s our clinicians and support teams who make it possible. At USAP North Texas, you’ll join a collaborative, patient-focused environment while enjoying the best of the Dallas–Fort Worth area—from vibrant city life and cultural attractions to quiet suburbs and wide-open Texas landscapes.
If you’re ready to advance your career while embracing a lifestyle you love, we’d love to connect with you and welcome you to our team.
USAP - North Texas Leadership Team
Our leadership team is committed to supporting clinicians, strengthening collaboration, and maintaining the highest standards of anesthesia care. Guided by experience and a shared focus on patients, our leaders foster an environment where quality, teamwork, and professional growth support exceptional patient care.
David Blaylock D.O.
Vice Chairman
William Conner M.D.
Ronak Desai M.D.
Daniel Gravley M.D.
Bill Hoffman M.D.
Scott Holden M.D.
J. Scott Holliday D.O., M.B.A
Omeed Khodaparast M.D.
Steven Luke M.D.
Brannon Marlowe M.D.
Ethan Nguyen M.D.
Vijay Saluja M.D.
Stuart Simon M.D.
Jeff Stone M.D.
Jeff Stone, M.D.
Thomas Swygert M.D.
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