Anesthesiology Program
Our premier Anesthesiology Program fosters a collaborative and professional environment where anesthesiologists and certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) can ensure patient safety and efficient delivery of care within a team framework.
About our Anesthesiology Program
This program is built on a care team model, where anesthesia is delegated to CRNAs by the surgeons and proceduralists, with consultant anesthesiologists available for support and collaboration.
Program Benefits
This delegation model allows us to promote team-based care between the CRNA, a consultant anesthesiologist, surgeons and the ancillary team. As a result, we are able to prioritize our team members’ well-being through a reasonable work-life balance while providing transformative care to our patients.
This program enables us to create an environment where our team can function at their greatest capacity, contributing to the success of our team and, ultimately, providing the best patient care.
As a CRNA, other benefits of this program include:
- Autonomy to practice your skills
- Exposure to a range of trauma cases at the only Level I trauma center for both adult and pediatric patients in South Texas
- Gain focused experience on elective cases across our hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers
- Maximize your expertise in a supportive, team-based setting
Anesthesiologist benefits include:
- Work with a highly skilled team
- Focus on complex cases
- Engage in a teaching and mentorship role
Access to Subspecialties
Throughout this program, our CRNAs and anesthesiologists will be working with a wide range of subspecialties, including:
Our Vision for the Program
Our vision for the Anesthesiology Program is to be the preeminent anesthesia department in San Antonio, providing exceptional service and care to our patients, surgeons and team members. We are a cohesive team that shares passions for strong work ethic and a rewarding quality of life. We thrive on innovation in the workplace and recognition of each team member’s strengths and skills.
Why University Health?
Even with the nationwide shortage of anesthesia providers, University Health remains committed to providing exceptional care to our community. This program allows us to truly maximize our anesthesia team’s expertise while keeping our patient-centered care at the forefront.
As we continue to grow, so do the opportunities for CRNAs and anesthesiologists who take advantage of our program.
Our anesthesiology team currently practices at:
- University Health Robert B. Green Campus
- University Health Surgery Center - Morgan’s MAC
- University Hospital’s Level I trauma center
- University Hospital’s Level I pediatric trauma center
- Advanced Diagnostic Center
- UT Health Medical Arts & Research Center (MARC)
We are also building two new hospitals, with a Level VI trauma center — University Health Palo Alto Hospital and University Health Retama Hospital.
Our new locations expand access to health care and improving community health on San Antonio’s South and far Northeast Sides.
Insights from Our Team
"We’re shaping how anesthesia care is delivered — with smarter systems, stronger collaboration and an uncompromising focus on quality. Anesthesiologists are empowered to lead as perioperative consultants and clinical decision-makers, integrated throughout the care continuum. Our expertise drives surgical success, shapes policy and improves access across the board. It’s exciting to be part of a group where you can innovate, collaborate and lead. You will feel the impact of your work in the way the whole system moves forward."
-Dr. Jackie Curbelo
“Our delegation model works because we trust one another and share the same goals and have developed a great working relationship with the surgeons and ancillary staff. The independent practice, robust regional anesthesia opportunities and openness to improving patient care makes it exciting to be a part of this team.”
-Ben T., current CRNA
How To Join Our Team
If you are an anesthesiologist, go to our UMA website for information on how to join.
CRNAs can find more information can join through our careers website.