Patrick Givens and Elizabeth Schappe have been appointed Lead CRNAs for the Sunset Hills Surgery Center.
Patrick Givens & Elizabeth Schappe appointed Lead CRNAs at Sunset Hills Surgery Center
Category: Appointments
Matern appointed CRNA Program Medical Advisor
Lukas Matern, MD, has been appointed as the Medical Advisor to the Nurse Anesthesia Program at Barnes-Jewish College (Goldfarb), succeeding Jason Gillihan, MD, MBA.
Dr. Jeff Small appointed Interim Clinical Director of General Anesthesiology at MBMC
Jeff Small, MD, assistant professor of anesthesiology at WashU Medicine, has been appointed Interim Clinical Director of General Anesthesiology at Missouri Baptist Medical Center (MBMC), effective July 1, 2026.
Pradhan named Russell D. and Mary B. Shelden Professor of Anesthesiology
Dr. Amynah Pradhan was installed as the Russell D. and Mary B. Shelden Professor of Anesthesiology on Thursday, July 9, 2026.
Smith appointed Associate Program Director for Residency Program
Dr. Smith will partner closely with residency leadership to advance the program’s tradition of excellence while helping shape its future.
Lee appointed Physician Leader for POD 2
Dr. Lee will work closely with anesthesiology, surgery, and BJH perioperative leadership to promote the safety, quality, and efficiency of patient care on the BJH Campus, with the focus on POD 2.
Haroutounian named Russell D. and Mary B. Shelden Professor of Anesthesiology
Dr. Simon Haroutounian was installed as the Russell D. and Mary B. Shelden Professor of Anesthesiology on Monday, June 1, 2026.
Graetz appointed acting Interim Chief of Anesthesiology at Missouri Baptist Medical Center
Thomas J. Graetz, MD, MBA, has been appointed acting Interim Chief of Anesthesiology at Missouri Baptist Medical Center (MBMC).
BJH Leadership Announcement: VP of Perioperative Services
Jason Gillihan, MD, MBA, associate chief medical officer for BJH and chief medical officer for Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital, will join the executive leadership team at BJH on July 17 and become vice president of Perioperative Services later this fall.
Fernandez appointed Medical Director of Anesthesiology at the Sunset Hills Ambulatory Surgery Center
Daniel Fernandez, MD, has been appointed as the Medical Director of Anesthesiology at the Sunset Hills Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC), effective September 1, 2026.