Anesthesiology Group Associates

01/09/2026

Celebrating 15 years with our Practice Administrator, Andrew Durdin. Thank you for your continued leadership and commitment to our team and mission!

01/01/2026

Ringing in the new year with an amazing anesthesia team. Happy New Year!🎉

12/25/2025

12/23/2025

Congratulations to Catherine Cortez, NP, for being awarded this month's !🤩💐

Catherine is an outstanding member of the and a true professional. She is reliable, hardworking, and consistently goes above and beyond. Her attention to detail, ability to anticipate and resolve issues early, and willingness to step up make a meaningful impact on our team and the care we provide - especially for our most critically ill patients.

Thank you, Catherine, for all that you do and for being such a valuable asset to AG. We’re lucky to have you!❤️

From the nominators:
⭐"Catherine is reliable, hardworking, and always willing to step up without complaining. We're lucky to have her on our team."

⭐"Catherine is an excellent member of the AG team. She is a pleasure to work with and is a model of professionalism. She does an outstanding job and is a real asset for AG."

⭐"Catherine is exceptional at her position. She makes astute observations and catches issues before they become problems. She is a great asset to our team and makes all of us more efficient."

⭐"Catherine is very thorough and improves the care of our patients. She plays a vital role in the care of our most critically ill patients in our region."

Pictured (L to R): Brittany Kendrick, NP; Catherine Cortez, NP; Dr. Scott Lato, Medical Director of Anesthesia

11/27/2025

Grateful today and every day for the dedicated healthcare professionals who make exceptional care possible. From all of us at AG, wishing you a happy and restful filled with gratitude!🦃🍂

🎨Artwork by Lydie D. (Age 4)

11/26/2025

Fête des Fidèles 2025💙

Thankful for FRANU Nurse Anesthesia, the mission, and the amazing students we’re proud to support.

11/25/2025

Congratulations to Katie Musso, CRNA, for being awarded this month's !🤩

Katie is a graduate of FRANU Nurse Anesthesia and began her anesthesia career with AG in 2018. She consistently exemplifies the values that make our team exceptional. She is an outstanding CRNA who delivers excellent patient care and is always eager to lend a hand. Her willingness to jump in wherever needed and her ability to confidently rotate between specialties make her an invaluable asset to our group.

Please join us in congratulating Katie on this well-deserved recognition!🎉

From the nominators:

⭐"Katie is an invaluable member of our team able to easily and confidently alternate between any of our specialties without hesitation. She’s a highly skilled team player that brings out the best in our team and makes each day so much more fun and enjoyable due to her great sense of humor."

⭐"Katie is an excellent CRNA. She provides outstanding care to our patients and is always eager to help. She’s a dependable team player and a pleasure to work with."

⭐"Katie is a phenomenal member of our SSC team. She delivers exceptional care with great attention to detail. Always a positive force for our team. Thank you, Katie!"

Pictured (L to R): Dr. Mark Shoptaugh; Katie Musso, CRNA; Dr. Matt Buck; DeLane Jenkins, CRNA

11/12/2025

Happy to these incredible women who bring skill, compassion, and heart to everything they do. Thank you for all you do for our patients and our !🩺

11/10/2025

It’s 2025!🎉
To all the incredible Nurse Practitioners - thank you for your commitment, compassion, and excellence in patient care. Your impact is felt every day.❤️

10/23/2025

We’re excited to recognize Dr. Chris Franco as our of the Month for October 2025!🤩

Since joining AG, Dr. Franco has made an incredible impact. He brings exceptional skill, professionalism, and a warm, team-oriented spirit to everything he does. Whether managing complex cases or lending a hand to colleagues, he consistently goes above and beyond to provide outstanding patient care and support his team.

We're so grateful to have Dr. Franco on board - please join us in congratulating him on this well-deserved recognition!🎉

From the nominators:
⭐ "Dr. Franco has been an awesome addition to AG! He is a hard worked and has integrated seamlessly with the team. He's extremely nice and professional."

⭐ "I want to take a moment to acknowledge Dr. Franco for the outstanding work he's been doing since joining our team. He brings not only skill and expertise but also a warm, personable approach to his role. His ability to manage complex problems with confidence has been invaluable, and he has quickly become a go-to resource for many of our staff. We are grateful to have him on board and look forward to continuing to work alongside him."

⭐"Dr. Franco always has a great attitude and a willingness to help anyone with anything. He's only been here a short while but he's already shown himself to be a great asset to our team."

⭐"Dr. Franco has been an amazing addition to the AG team. From day one he has been willing to help wherever needed and continues to go above and beyond to ensure our patients get the very best care possible."

⭐"Dr. Franco has been a tremendous asset to our group. He is always willing to help with anything, and his knowledge and dedication to patient care are unmatched."

Pictured (L to R): Andrew Durdin, AG Administrator; Dr. Paul Albares; Dr. Chris Franco; Dr. Doug Wellons; Dr. Jake Spier