Our Staff

Rob Clemens, MD, MBA, PhD has 18 years of experience managing an anesthesia practice that performs approximately 1000 procedures a month. The combination of his clinical expertise along with the additional business degrees allowed him to become a full-time anesthesia consultant since 1998. Dr. Clemens chose an unusual postdoctoral educational path for a physician with a Ph.D. in marketing instead of the more commonly chosen physician postgraduate degree in a science field. He chose marketing because he realized, through managing multiple companies, that regardless of what service or product a company sells, it is the total sales volume which dictates the ultimate success of a business. Dr. Clemens chose a Master of Business Administration degree in order to gain the expertise needed to manage both the personnel and financial portions of a business.  

Brooke Zgaga, CPA, has been the Chief Financial Officer of Anesthesia Experts since 2020. Before her current role, she served as a CPA Manager at FORVIS Mazars for three years. Prior to that, she was a Senior Manager at Klynveld Peat Marwick Goerdeler (KPMG) for eight years. Additionally, she held the position of Director at KCCFO Services for two years, bringing a wealth of experience and expertise to her role at Anesthesia Experts.

Stewart Ferguson is Chief Operating Officer and has a B.S. degree in Accounting and Business Administration. He has over 21 years of experience in healthcare financial management, administration, and the implementation of complex billing operations. Mr. Ferguson’s expertise covers all aspects of accounts receivable management, information system design, benchmarking, workflow design, and quality improvement initiatives. He established and oversees all accounting policies and provides analytical support. He is also involved in short and long term financial planning by using our Revenue Cycle Management system, which focuses on net revenue improvement, cash acceleration, and business process transformation for our client practices.

Derek Clemens, Director of Human Resources at Anesthesia Experts, with over 11 years of experience in strategic HR management. He excels in talent acquisition, employee development, and organizational planning, specifically for anesthesia professionals. Derek is a certified Professional in Human Resources (PHR). He has successfully implemented innovative recruitment strategies, streamlined credentialing and onboarding processes, and ensured  compliance with healthcare regulations. Known for his exceptional leadership skills, Derek fosters a positive workplace culture and is an advocate for diversity and inclusion.

See for yourself how the unique qualifications of Anesthesia Experts can change your practice for the better. Call 1-866-703-5960 to learn how we can help.

The motto at Anesthesia Experts is “Simply the Best.” Anesthesia Experts employs over 110 anesthesia providers in eight states.