USA Health appoints new chief of anesthesia services
In November, Gregory W. Bouska, M.D., M.P.A., will join USA Health from Huntsville Hospital, where he serves as chair of the Department of Anesthesiology.
Gregory W. Bouska, M.D., M.P.A., has been named the new chief of anesthesia services for USA Health. Bouska, the current chair of the Department of Anesthesiology at Huntsville Hospital, will start at USA Health on Nov. 1.
“As a leader of the program in Huntsville, Dr. Bouska has been able to develop programs that further enhance the excellent quality of care provided to patients,” said John V. Marymont, M.D., M.B.A., vice president for medical affairs and dean of the Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine at the University of South Alabama.
“As USA Health continues to expand throughout the region, Dr. Bouska’s vast experience in a large health system will be invaluable for the provision of high-quality anesthesia services throughout the organization,” said Owen Bailey, M.S.H.A., FACHE, chief executive officer of USA Health.
“Dr. Bouska will bring expertise in quality and patient experience that are key to the ongoing tremendous growth of our health system,” added Michael Chang, M.D., chief medical officer and associate vice president for medical affairs at USA Health.
Bouska earned his Bachelor of Arts in pre-med studies and a Master of Public Administration from Evergreen State College in Olympia, Washington, before earning his medical degree from the University of Washington. He completed his anesthesiology residency at Brooke Army Medical Center in Fort Sam Houston, Texas.
In addition to his positions in the private workforce, Bouska served in the Air Force National Guard for 15 years before retiring in 2003
