32 clinicians added to NorthStar Anesthesia's experienced team

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Nov 08, 2016, 02:08 ET

DALLAS, Nov. 8, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- NorthStar Anesthesia announced last week that it will be acquiring River Cities Anesthesia, Inc. based in Huntington, West Virginia. River Cities Anesthesia, Inc. currently serves St. Mary's Hospital in the Huntington, West Virginia area and Three Gables Surgery Center in Proctorville, Ohio. The 32-provider group consists of 8 board certified physicians and 24 CRNAs.

"River Cities' collaboration with surgeons and clinicians aligns with one of our most important core values: teamwork," stated Chris Riopelle, NorthStar Anesthesia CEO. "Their clinicians are experienced in a variety of services that will suit the needs of patients and customers."

NorthStar's vision is to be the greatest anesthesia care community in America. The company looks to partner with physicians and CRNAs that can not only provide great patient care, but are also the best leaders for other NorthStar Teammates and facility staff when providing services.

"With 27 years of service excellence in West Virginia, we look forward to continuing the River Cities Anesthesia tradition of quality in the face of a changing healthcare landscape," stated Frederick Adams, MD, Founding Partner and President of River Cities Anesthesia, Inc. "We are excited to join an organization of like-minded clinicians focused on delivering the best care possible to patients."

About NorthStar Anesthesia
NorthStar Anesthesia was founded by an anesthesiologist and a CRNA whose focus is on combining clinical best practices with proven change management processes. NorthStar Anesthesia provides the solutions needed to optimize operating room efficiency and increase profitability. This approach established NorthStar as one of the most successful and fastest growing anesthesia care communities in America. Today, NorthStar Anesthesia runs successful anesthesia programs with approximately 2,500 providers at more than 180 facilities in 20+ states. For more information, visit www.northstaranesthesia.com.