Anesthesia Associates

Anesthesia Associates is the exclusive provider of anesthesia services across Saint Joseph Hospital's West Campus and Berea location, as well as the New Lexington Clinic Surgery Center in central Kentucky. With more than 50 years of continuous service in the Lexington market, the practice has expanded significantly from its founding four-physician... team to a current staff of 44 physicians and nurse anesthetists, collectively administering over 15,000 anesthetic procedures annually. The organization's clinical leadership comprises graduates and trainees from premier medical institutions, including the University of Kentucky, Cleveland Clinic, Mayo Clinic, Emory University, Duke University, Penn State, and Harvard's Brigham and Women's Hospital, ensuring deep expertise across anesthesiology subspecialties. Every physician on staff holds Board Certification from the American Board of Anesthesiology and maintains active participation in continuing education to remain current with evolving scientific standards and clinical best practices. Anesthesia Associates has established itself as a regional leader in advanced perioperative care, particularly in transesophageal echocardiography interpretation during open-heart surgerya real-time imaging capability that enables surgeons to visualize cardiac anatomy and surgical progress while patients remain under anesthesia, thereby improving surgical outcomes and safety. This clinical excellence and vigilant intraoperative management have directly contributed to Saint Joseph Hospital's recognition as one of the top 50 hospitals in the United States for cardiac surgery. The practice is committed to delivering state-of-the-art anesthesia care while prioritizing patient comfort and psychological well-being, recognizing that surgery often creates significant stress for patients and families. By combining board-certified expertise, advanced procedural capabilities, high-volume case experience, and a patient-centered care philosophy, Anesthesia Associates has become the trusted ...Read More