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  Welcome to Texas Society of Anesthesiologists

   

  It shall be the purpose of the Texas Society of Anesthesiologists to advance, promote and support the practice of the medical specialty of Anesthesiology in the State of Texas.

  The TSA is a voluntary, non-profit association of over 3,800 members interested in the medical specialty of Anesthesiology and it is a component of the American Society of Anesthesiologists.

  TSA provides CME programs; advocates at the legislative, regulatory and legal arenas; and through its representation at the ASA, TMA, and AMA, it insures that TSA’s voice is heard at the state and national levels.

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  TSA President Dr. David Bryant

  We are in unique times as we are amid the Covid-19 pandemic. The very fabric of practice in Texas was disrupted. We have many challenges for the coming year.

  As incoming president, I get to offer my thoughts on hope and what gives me optimism for the future advancement of our specialty and humankind despite the obstacles for each.

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  TSA Past President Dr. Evan Pivalizza

  I trust that I have been able to advance the goals of this great organization and I am excited about our future after a most challenging year.

  I eagerly look forward to Dave Bryant’s guidance and leadership as incoming president and pledge my continued support to the TSA.

  Watch the gavel presentation   

It is with deep sadness that we inform you of the passing of Charles E. Cowles, MD, MBA, FASA, FAACD. 

Dr. Cowles and his family were traveling to Missouri to see family when they were in a vehicle accident. Charles was a staff physician at M.D. Anderson Hospital in Houston, served as our TSA Assistant Treasurer, and has served on numerous TSA committees since joining the Society in 2005. He was an outstanding physician, friend, and faithful servant to the Lord. Dr. Cowles’ wife and three sons are being treated for injuries and will be returning to Houston soon. Obituary details are not available at this time. We will update the TSA website as information becomes available. We ask that you keep the Cowles family in your prayers.

Cowles Obituary   |   Cowles Memorial Fund

TSA 2020 Annual Meeting

The TSA would like to thank its vendors without whose support the annual meeting would be unsustainable. We greatly rely on their involvement and want to extend our abiding appreciation of their commitment. Some of our vendors have chosen to roll over their support to next year for our 2021 Annual Meeting at the JW Marriott in San Antonio, where we expect to host a live meeting again. For this, we extend a special thank you. 

We would like to acknowledge the following companies for rolling over their support to 2021:

Evan G. Pivalizza, MD
TSA President  

Vijaya Gottumukkala, MBBS, MD, FRCA 
TSA Education Committee Chair