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Capital Anesthesia Partners is a privately held, physician-owned anesthesia practice led by an experienced, collaborative team of clinical and operational leaders. Our focus is simple: deliver safe, efficient, and high-quality anesthesia solutions tailored to the outpatient environment.
Founded in 2011, our organization was built to address the unique needs of private-practice gastroenterology groups. Through our Integrative Anesthesia Solutions model, we provide comprehensive management and administration of anesthesia services—paired with ongoing clinical research to advance the field and improve patient safety.
Our team includes highly skilled physician anesthesiologists and certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) who are committed to best-in-class care and strong collaboration with surgical partners. We prioritize experience, stability, and cultural fit—reflected in the long tenure of many of our clinicians.
We align provider expertise with the specific clinical needs of each facility, ensuring consistency, efficiency, and optimal patient outcomes.
Our providers care for more than 36,000 patients annually, representing approximately 11% of all outpatient gastroenterology, colon, and rectal anesthesia cases in Maryland. Since our founding, we have supported over 450,000 outpatient procedures—a track record that underscores both our scale and our reliability.
Our executive leadership team has worked together since 2014, bringing continuity and deep expertise to every engagement. They have successfully transitioned dozens of endoscopy centers from nurse-administered conscious sedation to fully integrated anesthesia delivery models—enhancing safety, efficiency, and patient experience.
Our operational and financial performance has been recognized multiple times by the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) for exceeding national benchmarks in administrative and financial excellence.
Capital Anesthesia Partners continues to set the standard for integrated outpatient anesthesia—combining clinical expertise, operational insight, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
2011 Year Founded
450,000+ Cases Since Inception
36,000 Cases Annually
38 Nurse Anesthetists
11 Physician Anesthesiologists
11 Research Studies Completed
6 Practice Locations
5 National Medical Practice Awards
3 Counties Served
- Montgomery County, MD
- Prince George's County, MD
- Washington, DC
2 ACG Research Poster Presentations
0.099% Adverse Event Rate

Chief Operating Officer
Brian Ramos is an accomplished, entrepreneurial healthcare executive and serves as Chief Operating Officer of Capital Anesthesia Partners. In this role, he oversees all financial, operational, and business development functions, driving the organization’s growth and performance across its partner facilities.
Mr. Ramos joined Capital Anesthesia Partners in 2016, bringing a diverse background that spans national anesthesia management consulting firms, academic medical centers, multi-site physician group practices, and ambulatory surgery centers. His broad experience informs a strategic, data-driven approach to optimizing clinical operations and financial outcomes.
He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics and Computer Science from Boston College and a Master of Business Administration from Fitchburg State University. Mr. Ramos is a Fellow of the American College of Medical Practice Executives (ACMPE).
An active leader in healthcare management, Mr. Ramos currently serves as Treasurer of the Maryland Patient Care & Access Coalition. His prior leadership roles include President and Chairman of the Maryland Medical Group Management Association, President of the California Medical Group Management Association, and service on the Board of Visitors of Fenway Health.
Mr. Ramos is also a frequent national speaker, presenting on healthcare operations, financial performance, and practice management strategy at industry conferences across the country.

Chief Medical Officer
Steven J. Saltzman, MD is a board-certified anesthesiologist with deep clinical, academic, and leadership experience. A co-founder of Capital Anesthesia Partners, he has served as Chief Medical Officer since the organization’s inception in 2011.
Dr. Saltzman leads a multidisciplinary team of more than 40 physician anesthesiologists and certified registered nurse anesthetists, delivering care to over 35,000 patients annually. He is responsible for all aspects of clinical operations, including provider recruitment, scheduling, quality and safety initiatives, and the development of in-house research programs that advance outpatient anesthesia care.
He completed his residency in Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine at The Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. Prior to founding Capital Anesthesia Partners, Dr. Saltzman served for 12 years as Chief of Anesthesia at Chester River Hospital Center in Chestertown, Maryland.
In addition to his leadership roles, Dr. Saltzman has held clinical and teaching appointments at leading institutions, including The Johns Hopkins Hospital, University of Maryland Medical Center, and Washington University School of Medicine. He is also a published author on topics related to health and wellness.
Dr. Saltzman’s leadership continues to shape Capital Anesthesia Partners’ commitment to clinical excellence, patient safety, and innovation in outpatient anesthesia.
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