About Midwest Anesthesia Associates

Get To Know MAA

As a growing practice comprised of physicians and certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs), Midwest Anesthesia Associates strives to remain independent. We think that having the ability to make local decisions results in better outcomes for our patients and a more enriching environment for our professionals, and it fosters personal accountability that benefits the healthcare industry as a whole.

We can trace our roots back to 1947 when two local physicians, Dr. Hamilton and Dr. Havens established a practice to provide anesthesia services. We incorporated in 1978, and we’ve been on the move ever since.

Even after all these years, our purpose remains the same and every one of us has internalized this mission; our passion for our patients, our colleagues, and our associates drive everything we do.

CARE

To provide quality medical care—care, not just services—that results in satisfied patients.

COLLABORATION

To foster a collaborative environment which attracts skilled professionals who are also great people.

SERVICE

To deliver top-notch, hassle-free service to the facilities where we work.

MAA Leadership

MAA is governed by an executive committee, to which the president and CEO report. A subgroup of executive committee members that includes President Derek Seiler, MD; Vice President Rachel Hollingsworth, MD; CEO Lori Pagán manages the group on a daily basis to assure operational integrity and to offer immediate access to problem solving.

Lori Pagan is providing anesthesia practice management and recruiting, she has a wide range of experience in a variety of client services including strategic planning, provider recruiting, staffing, budgeting, project management, information technology, contracting, and compliance. She is also active in the company’s business development efforts.

Prior to joining Midwest Anesthesia Associates, most recently Lori served as Vice President Physician Services in local hospital administration. She also spent time in managing information technology projects spanning from finance to manufacturing for several Fortune 500 Companies including international assignments obtaining a Black Belt in Six Sigma along the way.

Lori received her Bachelor of Science degree from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University, Bloomington. She also pursued a Master’s in Business Administration from the University of St. Francis. With a Six Sigma Black Belt, a Project Management Certification, and recent memberships in the Medical Group Management Association, and the American Society of Anesthesiologists she continues to expand her knowledge base to meet the demands of the dynamic healthcare environment.

In her free time, Lori spends time traveling with her husband, Josh, and two children Hannah, 19, and Sam, 17. Lori loves all things Disney and is a Star Wars fanatic! As a past fund development chair of the Junior League of Fort Wayne, philanthropy has always been very important. From Junior League to Community Harvest Food Bank, Chapel Go Days, and most recently Women’s Care Center to maintain a focus on giving back to others.