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Expert: - 9/20/2010


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I've heard of private practice anesthesiologists. Can they actually do that,
contract to hospitals? Is this not the way to make more money?

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[I thought I answered this question already, so pardon me if this is a duplicate]

Yes, of course they can do this...it's simply a matter of contracts between two willing entities.  Whether or not "more money" will be made will certainly depend on the nature/terms of the contract.  Perhaps this question is better asked of a legal, business or contracts expert. (I'm an anesthesiologist trained in medical school to be an expert in medicine!)

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JM Starkman, MD

Experience

Over twenty-five years of adult and pediatric, inpatient and outpatient clinical anesthesia practice--some private, some group.

Organizations
American Association of Physicians and Surgeons. My county medical society.

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[not a researcher]

Education/Credentials
American medical school graduate. Board Certified. Fellowship trained Cardiovascular and Pediatric anesthesia subspecialist.

Past/Present Clients
Over 20,000 anesthetics, the majority of which have been personally managed, with less than 5% consisting of supervising nurse anesthetists or in-training resident physicians.

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