Meet The Team
Our leaders set direction, chart the course, and empower teams to make impactful decisions that drive progress. They craft an inspiring vision and ignite the passion in others to bring it to life.
Clinical Leadership
Irv Edwards, M.D., FACEP
PrincipalDr. Irv Edwards, MD, obtained his Bachelor's Degree from McGill University and his Medical Degree from the University of Calgary in Alberta, Canada. He came to Los Angeles to pursue his interest in Emergency Medicine, interned at Los Angeles County Hospital, and completed his residency in Emergency Medicine at Harbor UCLA Medical Center. Dr. Edwards is co-founder of AnesthesiaWorks and is the founder of Emergent Medical Associates. He has been a dedicated member of CAL/ACEP and served as its President from 2005-2006.
Mark R. Bell, M.D., FACEP
PrincipalDr. Mark Bell, MD, is a graduate from the Chicago Medical School. He attended Westmont College in Santa Barbara and completed his residency in Emergency Medicine at UC Irvine. Dr. Bell is a Principal and co-founder of AnesthesiaWorks, is a partner with Dr. Edwards at Emergent Medical Associates, and is the President and co-founder of Benchmark Hospitalists and Intensivists. Dr. Bell is an active and entrepreneurial physician, hospital advocate, and represents his colleagues in issues on a regional and national level.
Sami Zamzam, M.D.
Chief Medical OfficerDr. Sami Zamzam, MD, is a distinguished anesthesiologist with over two decades of experience in various medical and academic roles. He completed his residency in Anesthesiology at the University of Michigan, holds medical licenses in CA, MI, and VA, and is board-certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology, the American Board of Hospital Physicians, and the American Board of Disability Analysts. He recently joined AnesthesiaWorks as the Chief Medical Officer and was previously a Clinical Assistant Professor at Michigan State University. Dr. Zamzam is also a Flight Surgeon in the United States Air Force Reserves, overseeing the health of pilots and aircrew.
Jared Chase, D.O.
Regional DirectorDr. Jared Chase, DO, went to undergrad at BYU, medical school at Kirksville College, and completed his Anesthesiology Residency at the Cleveland Clinic. Dr. Chase has served as the Chair of the Division of Anesthesiology at Rancho Springs Hospital and Inland Valley Hospital since 2017 and as the Medical Director at Temecula Valley Day Surgery. Throughout his tenure, Dr. Chase has exhibited his dedication to enhancing patient care, optimizing operations, and ensuring top-tier anesthesia services.
Sameer Khan, M.D.
Regional DirectorDr. Sameer Khan, MD, obtained his medical degree from Penn State University, completed his residency at UCLA, and did his fellowship at Stanford. Dr. Khan also acts as an Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine at USC and serves in the Critical Care Medicine Department at Hoag. He is an expert in perioperative and critical care medicine quality and outcome optimization, hospital process improvement, data analytics and medical perioperative protocol efficiency.
Executive Leadership
Ari Nagler
Chief Executive OfficerMr. Nagler has dedicated the past two decades to building high-performing teams and optimizing companies across the healthcare, service, retail, and high-tech sectors. As a former business owner and M&A executive, he has successfully closed over 50 transactions for himself and his clients. Ari holds a B.S. with an emphasis in Management and Organizational Development from Cornell University.
Eugene Veksler
Chief Financial OfficerMr. Veksler oversees all financial functions within the organization. He brings a wealth of experience from his previous roles at Eisner Health, StarPoint Properties, The Walt Disney Company, and The Clorox Company. Eugene holds a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Southern California. He is also an alumnus of the Health Care Executive Program at UCLA (2013) and is set to complete the Business Analytics Program at Harvard University by 2020.
David Jin
Chief Operations OfficerMr. Jin is responsible for leading and managing all aspects of analytical reporting, project management, and corporate initiatives. With previous experience in multi-national public and private organizations, leading financial operations on several continents, David brings expansive operational and business development expertise. He holds a B.A. in Business Economics from UC Santa Barbara and an MBA in Finance from the University of Colorado, Boulder.
Kristi Tucker
Chief Provider Relations OfficerMs. Tucker has been instrumental in the company's growth since its inception. As the first employee, she played a key role in expanding the company from a single contract to its current size. Kristi is responsible for recruiting, credentialing, and scheduling, ensuring that we maintain a high standard of service. She holds a B.S. in Health Administration from the University of Phoenix.
Shweta Patel, Esq.
General CounselMs. Patel responsible for managing and leading internal legal matters. She brings extensive experience from the medical and healthcare industry, including medical malpractice defense and serving as Assistant General Counsel for a for-profit healthcare organization. Shweta earned her J.D. from Southwestern Law School and holds a B.A. in International Studies with a focus on Business Management from the University of California, Irvine.
Nancy Garcia
Chief Administrative OfficerMs. Garcia is responsible for overseeing daily administrative operations and human resource management. With a background in business management, she has specialized in the entertainment and apparel industry. Nancy holds a B.S. in Accounting from California State University, Northridge.