Providing quality anesthesia care in Southern Arizona.
About Gila
Our anesthesia care is designed to minimize pain and ease anxiety and is always individualized to your specific needs. We thoroughly review your medical history, current physical condition, and the details of your procedure to ensure we’re providing the safest, smoothest, and most comfortable surgical procedure possible.
Education & Experience
Derek received his Bachelor of Science in Biology degree from Benedictine College in Atchison, KS in 2006. He went on to receive his Bachelor of Science in Nursing from University of Missouri, Kansas City in 2011. He worked as a Registered Nurse for 7 years before going back to school for anesthesia. He became a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist in 2021 after completing a Doctorate for Nurse Anesthesia at Truman Medical Center School of Nurse Anesthesia in Kansas City, MO.
Derek has served as a CRNA at St. Mary’s Hospital in Tucson, AZ since August 2021. On his days off, you can find Derek exploring the great outdoors with his wife and three young children or tinkering in his shop on whatever project has his attention at the time.
Contact Gila Anesthesia
We are here to answer any questions you might have. Please reach out using the contact form or by emailing Derek directly.