Our Practice

About Us

Anesthesiology Consultants Exchange (ACE) is a physician owned group that started in 1990. Currently it covers the anesthesia services of Erlanger Health System including the Erlanger Baroness Hospital, Children’s Hospital at Erlanger, and Erlanger East Hospital. It also covers the anesthesia services at Tennova Healthcare Cleveland which is located 30 minutes north of Chattanooga. The group is made up of 30 physicians and over 110 CRNAs that practice in a care team model. The physicians are made up of board-certified anesthesiologists, many of whom are fellowship trained in sub-specialties including pediatric, cardiac, obstetrics, regional, and critical care. Being a privately owned group, ACE is invested in recognizing the value that each team member brings to the group. ACE is a committee driven practice that works closely with physician and CRNA leadership as well as with other hospital committees to ensure a high-quality workplace culture with high levels of employee engagement and satisfaction.

Our Team

Our dedicated team is the heartbeat of ACE. Consisting of board-certified anesthesiologists, experienced CRNAs, and administrative staff, each team member brings their unique skills and dedication to provide exceptional patient care. Get to know the people who will be by your side, ensuring your comfort and safety throughout your anesthesia experience.

Physician Staff

Edwin J. Abraham, M.D.

Edwin J. Abraham, M.D.

Medical School - Loma Linda University
Anesthesiology Residency - University of Arkansas Medical Science
Pediatric Anesthesiology Fellowship – Arkansas Children’s Hospital

Lally L. Adams, M.D.

Lally L. Adams, M.D.

Medical School – University of Louisville School of Medicine
Anesthesiology Residency – University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine

J. Frank Adkins, Jr., M.D.

J. Frank Adkins, Jr., M.D.

Medical School – Medical College of Georgia
Anesthesiology Residency – Medical College of Georgia

Joseph P. Babcock, M.D.

Joseph P. Babcock, M.D.

Medical School – Florida State University College of Medicine
Anesthesiology Residency – University of Alabama at Birmingham
Adult Cardiac Anesthesiology Fellowship – University of Alabama at Birmingham

Mark A. Banks, M.D.

Mark A. Banks, M.D.

Medical School – Louisiana State University Health Science Center
Anesthesiology Residency – Medical College of Georgia
Pediatric Anesthesiology Fellowship – Arkansas Children’s Hospital

Matthew C. Barker, M.D.

Matthew C. Barker, M.D.

Medical School – Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine
Anesthesiology Residency – Virginia Commonwealth University Health System
Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology Fellowship – Virginia Commonwealth Health System

Burton D. Beakley, M.D.

Burton D. Beakley, M.D.

Medical School – Louisiana State University Health Science Center
Anesthesiology Residency – Tulane University
Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology Fellowship – Ochsner Health System

James W. Brown, M.D.

James W. Brown, M.D.

Medical School – University of Alabama at Birmingham
Anesthesiology Residency – University of Tennessee Medical Center

Ladd Campbell, D.O.

Ladd Campbell, D.O.

Medical School – Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Anesthesiology Residency – Vanderbilt University
Pediatric Anesthesiology Fellowship – Children’s Hospital of Boston

Louis O. Chemin, III, M.D.

Louis O. Chemin, III, M.D.

Medical School – Tulane University
Anesthesiology Residency – Emory University School of Medicine
Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology Fellowship – Emory University School of Medicine

Brett S. Escarza, M.D.

Brett S. Escarza, M.D.

Medical School – Loma Linda University Medical Center
Anesthesiology Residency – Loma Linda University Medical Center
Pediatric Anesthesiology Fellowship – Emory University

Carter M. Galbraith, M.D.

Carter M. Galbraith, M.D.

Medical School – Medical College of Georgia
Anesthesiology Residency – University of Alabama at Birmingham
Critical Care Fellowship (Anesthesiology) – University of Alabama at Birmingham

John W. Hamilton, D.O.

John W. Hamilton, D.O.

Medical School – Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine (2001)
Anesthesiology Residency – University of Alabama at Birmingham (2005)

J. Adam Hodge, D.O.

J. Adam Hodge, D.O.

Medical School – University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine
Anesthesiology Residency – University of Missouri, Kansas City

Brian D. Johnson, M.D.

Brian D. Johnson, M.D.

Medical School – Loma Linda University
Anesthesiology Residency – Cleveland Clinic Educational Foundation

B. David Knowles, M.D.

B. David Knowles, M.D.

Medical School – Emory University School of Medicine
Anesthesiology Residency – Emory University School of Medicine

Johnathan M. Mauldin, M.D.

Johnathan M. Mauldin, M.D.

Medical School – Medical College of Georgia
General Surgery Residency – University of Tennessee College of Medicine
Anesthesiology Residency – Emory University

S. Jack McClarty, M.D.

S. Jack McClarty, M.D.

Medical School – Loma Linda University School of Medicine
Anesthesiology Residency – Emory University School of Medicine

Donald A. Moore, Jr., M.D.

Donald A. Moore, Jr., M.D.

Medical School – Loma Linda University School of Medicine
Anesthesiology Residency – University of Alabama at Birmingham

Haresh D. Patel, M.D.

Haresh D. Patel, M.D.

Medical School – Medical College and M.S. University
Anesthesiology Residency – UMDNJ – New Jersey Medical School
Pediatric Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology Fellowship
Pain Management Fellowship

Vinit D. Patil, M.D.

Vinit D. Patil, M.D.

Medical School – Medical College of Wisconsin
Anesthesiology Residency – Duke University Medical Center

Natalie M. Reisman, M.D.

Natalie M. Reisman, M.D.

Medical School – University of Tennessee College of Medicine
Anesthesiology Residency – Emory University School of Medicine

James E. Richardson, M.D.

James E. Richardson, M.D.

Medical School – Medical College of Virginia
Anesthesiology Residency – Emory University School of Medicine
Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology Fellowship – Emory University School of Medicine
Critical Care Medicine Fellowship – Emory University School of Medicine

Oscar D. Salazar, M.D.

Oscar D. Salazar, M.D.

Medical School – Autonomous University of Guadalajara
Anesthesiology Residency – Long Island Jewish Hospital
Pediatric Anesthesiology Fellowship – Children’s National Medical Center

Matthew S. Shachner, D.O.

Matthew S. Shachner, D.O.

Medical School – Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Anesthesiology Residency – University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine

Brian S. Shepherd, M.D.

Brian S. Shepherd, M.D.

Medical School – University of Louisville School of Medicine
Anesthesiology Residency – University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine

Ezekiel P. Tarrant, M.D.

Ezekiel P. Tarrant, M.D.

Medical School – University of Missouri Columbia School of Medicine
Anesthesiology Residency – University of Alabama at Birmingham

John F. Termini, M.D.

John F. Termini, M.D.

Medical School – Louisiana State University School of Medicine
Anesthesiology Residency – University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine
Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology Fellowship – Penn State University/Hershey Medical Center

William R. Thomas, M.D.

William R. Thomas, M.D.

Medical School – Medical College of Georgia
Anesthesiology Residency – Georgia Regents University
Regional Anesthesia Fellowship – Andrews Institute for Sports Medicine

Christopher E. Young, M.D.

Christopher E. Young, M.D.

Medical School – Georgetown University
Anesthesiology Residency – SUNY Health Science Center Syracuse

Administrative Staff & CRNA Leadership

Scott Monterde,  DNP, APRN, CRNA

Chief CRNA

Scott Monterde,  DNP, APRN, CRNA

Chief CRNA

Nick Lambert, CRNA

Assistant Chief CRNA

Nick Lambert, CRNA

Assistant Chief CRNA

Gary Blinn, CRNA

Head of Recruitment & SRNA Development

Gary Blinn, CRNA

Head of Recruitment & SRNA Development

Daniel Lamsey, CPA, MBA

Practice Administrator

Daniel Lamsey, CPA, MBA

Practice Administrator

Kay Reed, RNFA, BSN, RN, EMT

Perioperative Anesthesia Compliance & Integration Administrator

Kay Reed, RNFA, BSN, RN, EMT

Perioperative Anesthesia Compliance & Integration Administrator

Jenny Martin

Data Analyst

Jenny Martin

Data Analyst

Lauren Jackson

Administrative Assistant

Lauren Jackson

Administrative Assistant

Employment Opportunities

MD

ACE is structured as a professional corporation (P.C.) consisting of both physician partners and employees.

For inquiries, please contact:
S. Jack McClarty, MD – jmcclarty@aceanesthesia.com
Daniel Lamsey, CPA, Practice Administrator – dlamsey@aceanesthesia.com

CRNA

At ACE, we value our Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) and support them with a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

For inquiries, please contact:
Gary Blind, Head of Recruitment & SRNA Development – gblinn@aceanesthesia.com
Daniel Lamsey, CPA, Practice Administrator – dlamsey@aceanesthesia.com
Scott Monterde, DNP, APRN, Chief CRNA – smonterde@aceanesthesia.com

Anesthesia Technician

For inquiries, please contact:
Misty Iles, Anesthesia Tech Manager – miles@aceanesthesia.com

UTC/EHS School of Anesthesia

ACE has been the major support for the clinical component of the UTC/EHS School of Anesthesia since 1990. We are strong advocates of student nurse anesthetists (SRNA) and the training involved to produce quality certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs). The variety of challenges available through the Erlanger Health System and other institutions allow the SRNA’s clinical experience to be unequaled. We have been and will continue to be leaders in SRNA clinical education in the Southeastern region.

For more information, contact: Linda-Hill@utc.edu