Massachusetts Society of Anesthesiologists

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Advancing Anesthesiology

The Massachusetts Society of Anesthesiologists' Executive Committee advances the field through strategic leadership and decisive oversight, empowered to implement the Society’s directives. Comprising Society Officers, ASA Directors/Delegates, District Representatives, and Chairs and Members of Standing Committees (including COAST), it drives initiatives that advance the mission and spur growth within the specialty. As a steadfast advocate for the anesthesia community, it shapes the field’s future while upholding the highest standards of patient care and unwaveringly supporting its members.

OFFICERS

2025-2026 President: Lalitha Sundararaman, MD, FASA

2025-2026 President Elect: Ami M. Karkar, MD

2025-2026 Vice President: Maurice F. Joyce II, MD, EdM, FASA

2025-2027 Secretary: Karolina Brook, MD, FASA

2025-2027 Treasurer: Jie Zhou, MD, MBA, MS, FASA

2025-2026 Immediate Past President: Amer Tabba, MD, FASA

2024-2027 ASA Director: David L. Hepner, MD, MPH, FASA

2024-2027 ASA Alternate Director: Nicholas M. Kiefer, MD, FASA

ASA DELEGATES

(three year term)


2023-2026 Jennifer L. Dearden, MD 2023-2026 Nikhil M. Thakkar, MD, FASA 2023-2026 Maitriyi J. Shah, MD 2024-2027 Karolina Brook, MD, FASA 2024-2027 Cathie T. Jones, MD, FASA 2024-2027 Lalitha V. Sundararaman, MD, FASA 2025-2026 Ami Karkar, MD 2025-2028 Nathan Jones, MD, FASA 2025-2028 Nicholas Kiefer, MD 2025-2028 Brian Like, MD, MBA 2025-2028 Jamel Ortoleva, MD 2025-2028 Jie Zhou, MD, MBA, MS, FASA

ASA ALTERNATE DELEGATES

(one year term)

Lisa Crossley, MD

Galina Davidyuk, MD, PhD

David Feinstein,MD

Karim Fikry, MD

Maurice Joyce III, MD, EdM, FASA

Donna Kucharski, MD, MBA, FASA

Michael Li, MD

Sohail Mahboobi, MD, FASA

Fred Shapiro, DO, FASA

Jingping Wang, MD

Amanda Xi, MD, MSE

MSA DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVES

(one year term)

District 1: Nikhil M. Thakkar, MD Alternate: vacant

District 2: Jason E. Crowther, MD, PhD Alternate: Haytham S. Mohamed, MD

District 3: Bella M. Vishnevsky, MD Alternate: Nicholas Rickert, MD

District 4: Lisa J Crossley, MD Alternate: vacant

District 5: Brian J. Like, MD, MBA Alternate: Ala Nozari, MD, FASA

District 6: Karim S. Fikry, MD Alternate: Neel Shah, MD, MPP

District 7: Nicole Z. Spence, MD Alternate: Michael Li, MD

District 8: Amanda S. Xi, MD, MSE Alternate: Jamel P. Ortoleva, MD

District 9: Anil Vyas, MD Alternate: vacant

MSA Leadership Roles and Responsibilities

President: Oversees the Society’s operations in line with Executive Committee policies, promotes public welfare in anesthesiology, and appoints committees. Delivers an annual report and fulfills Bylaw duties; serves from one annual session's end to the next.

President Elect: Supports the President, presides over meetings in their absence, represents the President externally, and prepares for the presidency; serves from one annual session's end to the next.

Vice President: Assists the President and President Elect, presides over meetings when both are unavailable, and ensures leadership continuity; serves from one annual session's end to the next.

Immediate Past President: Provides continuity and guidance to new leadership based on past experience, ensuring a smooth transition; serves from the end of their term until the next annual session's close.

Secretary: Acts as the liaison with the American Society of Anesthesiologists, maintains the member roster, manages applications, promotes membership, notifies members of changes, and handles documentation; serves from one annual session's end to the conclusion of the second following session.

Treasurer: Custodian of Society funds, oversees secure deposits, maintains financial records, executes authorized payments, prepares the annual budget, presents audited financial statements, and ensures timely filings; serves from one annual session's end to the close of the second following session.

ASA Director: Represents Massachusetts at the American Society of Anesthesiologists, engaging in national discussions and advocating for the Society's members.

ASA Alternate Director: Fills in for the Director when needed, ensuring representation at meetings, and facilitates communication between the Society and national organization.

District Representative: Advises district members, represents their interests on the Executive Committee, and reports back on Committee actions and recommendations. Must reside within the district.

Alternate District Representative: Serves as the representative for the District Representative when requested, ensuring district interests are maintained. Must also reside within the district.

ASA Delegate: Delegates represent the Society in the ASA House of Delegates for a three-year term, beginning at the next Annual Meeting. They are responsible for consulting with Society officers on relevant matters, attending all meetings, and ensuring that the Society's interests are effectively communicated and upheld.

ASA Alternate Delegate: Alternate Delegates serve a one-year term, stepping in to represent the Society when Delegates are unable to attend meetings. Their role is crucial for maintaining consistent representation and ensuring that the Society's voice is heard at all times in the House of Delegates.

MSA Office Call for Nominations December 15, 2025- January 30,2026

MSA Past Presidents

2024-2025 Amer Tabba, MD, FASA

2023-2024 Jennifer L. Dearden, MD

2022-2023 Cathie Tingey Jones, MD

2021-2022 Nathan T. Jones, MD

2020-2021 Maitriyi J. Shah, MD

2019-2020 Nicholas Kiefer, MD

2018-2019 Nikhil M. Thakkar, MD

2017-2018 Richard D. Urman, MD, MBA

2016–2017 Mary Ann Vann, MD

2015–2016 Sheila R. Barnett, MD

2014–2015 Spiro Spanakis, DO

2013–2014 Michael R. England, MD

2012–2013 Selina A. Long, MD

2011–2012 Ruben J. Azocar, MD

2010–2011 Fred E. Shapiro, DO

2009–2010 David L. Hepner, MD

2008–2009 Beverly K. Philip, MD

2007–2008 Donald G. Ganim II, MD

2006–2007 Mark D. Hershey, MD

2005–2006 Glynne D. Stanley, MB CHB

2004–2005 Stephen O. Heard, MD

2003–2004 Rosemarie Maddi, MD*

2002–2003 Prasad R. Kilaru, MD

2001–2002 Michael H. Entrup, MD

2000–2001 Alan M. Harvey, MD

1999–2000 Daniel F. Dedrick, MD

1998–1999 Bernard H. Hand, MD*

1997–1998 Jeffry B. Brand, MD

1996–1997 Robert H. Bode Jr., MD

1995–1996 Alexander Hannenberg, MD

1994–1995 James S. Gessner, MD

1993–1994 Lee S. Perrin, MD

1992–1993 Gerald L. Zeitlin, MD*

1991–1992 Stephen V. Hall, MD

1990–1991 Fred G. Davis, MD

1989–1990 Leonard S. Bushnell, MD*

1988–1989 Marcelle Willock, MD

1987–1988 D. Sean Restall, MD*

1986–1987 Joseph R. Beauregard, MD

1985–1986 Dorothy M. Crawford, MD

1984–1985 John V. Donlon, MD

1983–1984 Kenneth W. Travis, MD

1982–1983 Bebe K. Wunderlich, MD

1981–1982 Raymond J. Anton, MD

1980–1981 Lawrence A. Simons, MD

1979–1980 Herbert L. Everett, MD*

1978–1979 George E. Battit, MD

1977–1978 Richard A. Kemp, MD

1976–1977 Joseph L. Murphy, MD*

1975–1976 Franco R. Dinale, MD*

1974–1975 Russell J. Rowell, MD

1973–1974 John Hedley–Whyte, MD

1972–1973 C. Thomas O’Connell, MD

1971–1972 Frederick S. McAlpine, MD*

1970–1971 Jess B. Weiss, MD*

1969–1970 Donald P. Todd, MD*

LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL

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Boston, MA 02110

MASSACHUSETTS SOCIETY OF ANESTHESIOLOGISTS, INC

860 Winter Street, Waltham, MA, 02451
Phone: 781.434.7689 | Email: maanesthesiologists@mms.org

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