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Laura DeWitt, MD, Anesthesiology, Puyallup, WA

LauraAnnDeWittMDMBA, CHCQM

Anesthesiology Puyallup, WA

Ambulatory Anesthesiology, Perioperative Care, Regional Anesthesiology

Anesthesiologist, Rainier Anesthesia Associates; Regional VP Anesthesia Services Hyr Medical, Inc; www.hyrmed.com

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  • Office

    Rainier Anesthesia Associates, P.C.
    400 E. Pioneer Ave., Suite #101
    Puyallup, WA 98372
    Phone+1 253-445-5828
    Fax+1 253-445-5831

Summary

  • • I'm a versatile Anesthesiologist with 24 years’ clinical experience in an acute care hospital setting, as well as office-based anesthesia. Extensive collaboration with certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) in a team approach. Recent work with anesthesia resident physicians in an academic setting. MD credentials complemented by a Physicians Executive MBA from Auburn University Raymond J. Harbert College of Business; an AACSB accredited, top-ranked program.
    • I'm a strong proponent of best practices in quality assurance, information technology, patient experience management, and value-based care as cornerstones of optimal modern healthcare delivery.

Education & Training

  • Auburn University, Raymond J. Harbert College of Business
    Auburn University, Raymond J. Harbert College of BusinessMBA, Healthcare, 2016 - 2018
  • Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
    Virginia Mason Franciscan HealthFellowship, Regional Anesthesiology and Acute Pain Medicine, 1995 - 1996
  • George Washington University
    George Washington UniversityResidency, Anesthesiology, 1992 - 1995
  • Christ Hospital
    Christ HospitalInternship, Internal Medicine, 1991 - 1992
  • University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
    University of Cincinnati College of MedicineClass of 1991
  • University of Toledo
    University of ToledoB.A., Chemistry, Magna Cum Laude, 1987
  • University of Salford
    University of SalfordNo Degree, Chemistry, 1985 - 1986

Certifications & Licensure

  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 1996 - 2026
  • WA State Medical License
    WA State Medical License 1995 - 2025
  • DC State Medical License
    DC State Medical License 1996 - 2018
  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 1996 - 2018
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1994 - 2018
  • American Board of Anesthesiology Anesthesiology

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Reducing emergence delirium following desflurane anesthesia in children  
    IT Cohen, S Janutka, L DeWitt, J Norden, R Hannallah, Anesthesiology 83 (3 A), A1167-A1167

Abstracts/Posters

  • Preoperative laboratory testing in children undergoing elective surgery: analysis of current practice
    RI Patel, L DeWitt, RS Hannallah, Journal of clinical anesthesia 9 (7), 569-575

Professional Memberships