Springfield Anesthesia Service Physicians, Nurses Join Baystate Health Team

SPRINGFIELD — Following a longstanding partnership, Baystate Health and Springfield Anesthesia Services (SAS) announced that, as of Jan. 1, anesthesiologists and certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) who worked for SAS are now members of the Department of Anesthesia of Baystate Medical Practices.

Both organizations aligned on this path forward, determining it the best opportunity to serve the needs of the community.

“This transition reinforces Baystate Health’s commitment to delivering high-quality care and enhances the strength of our diverse clinical departments that rely on expert anesthesia services every day,” said Dr. Andrew Artenstein, chief physician executive and chief academic officer for Baystate Health, president of Baystate Medical Practices, and regional executive dean and professor of Medicine for UMass Chan Medical School – Baystate.

All SAS team members were extended employment opportunities with Baystate Health, and 93% of the former SAS providers accepted that offer.

“Baystate Health community is thrilled to integrate these talented professionals into our clinically driven, physician-led system,” said Dr. Peter Vieira, chairman of the Department of Anesthesiology. “We have worked alongside them for many years, and so the transition has been met with enthusiasm from members of both the Baystate and SAS teams.”