Supriya Patel is a Managing Director at Surgical Directions and a recognized leader in anesthesiology services strategy and perioperative performance improvement. With more than seven years of experience partnering with hospitals and health systems nationwide, she helps organizations design and implement anesthesiology service models that align with their operational goals, physician needs, and community growth strategies.
Supriya serves as a trusted advisor to health system executives and perioperative leaders, guiding anesthesiology provider partnerships, staffing and coverage optimization, contract strategy, and governance structures that support high-quality, sustainable care delivery. She is known for her ability to bring together hospital leadership, anesthesiology groups, and surgical stakeholders to build alignment and execute meaningful, lasting change.
In addition to her expertise in anesthesiology services, Supriya has extensive experience improving OR efficiency, procedural access, team culture, and physician and staff satisfaction through data-driven operational redesign and collaborative performance improvement initiatives. Her leadership style emphasizes innovation, teamwork, and strong relationships as the foundation for successful transformation.
Supriya holds a Master of Health Administration from Virginia Commonwealth University and is certified in Organizational Change Management. She is passionate about helping hospitals strengthen anesthesiology partnerships, enhance perioperative performance, and expand access to surgical care for the communities they serve.
