Core Faculty List
Program Director
Dr. Ryan Harris, Program Director
Medical Student Elective Director for Anesthesia
GME Education experience of 11 years
High Risk OB Champion for ASV
Ryan Harris, M.D. finished his Anesthesia Residency at Indiana University in 2013. His anesthesia practice interests are broad and he has a particular interest in high risk OB, regional, and neuro. He foresees that the one to one daily work with a physician anesthesiologist and the program flexibility will be paramount to a great experience. Dr Harris is married to Heather, a culinary expert, tudor, and household organizer. Together they have 3 boys ages 20, 15, and 6. Ryan enjoys the outdoors (hiking/fishing), working out, manicuring his yard, decorating for the seasons, and the Colts.
Core Faculty
Dr. David Crook
Chair of Anesthesia ASV
Core Faculty Member
Core Faculty Member
David Crook, M.D. finished his Anesthesia Residency at Indiana University in 2004. His anesthesia practice interests are broad and he has a particular interest in Neuroanesthesia. He feels the surgical acumen and sheer number of cases performed will make learning opportunities prevalent at Ascension St Vincent. Dr. Crook is married to Susan Crook, a practicing radiologist. Together they have 3 children ages 18, 16, and 13. David enjoys the outdoors (hiking/camping), high altitude mountaineering, kayaking, and music.
Dr. David Gordon
Chronic Pain Fellowship
Core Faculty Member
Core Faculty Member
After anesthesia residency at a chronic pain fellowship, I joined the Center for Pain Management in 2018, in Indianapolis, Indiana. I am passionate about neuromodulation and targeted drug delivery. In my off time, I enjoy spending time with my wife, Revkah, and our three kids.
Dr. Nathan Johnson
NAS, LLC Board of Directors
Champion for Vascular Surgery
Core Faculty Member
Champion for Vascular Surgery
Core Faculty Member
I'm the Secretary Treasurer of the Indiana Society of Anesthesiologists. I'm an avid sports fan who also enjoys being active. I love to travel and try to get my daughter interested in golf.
Dr. Christopher McPeek
Regional Fellowship
APS director at ASV
Core Faculty Member
APS director at ASV
Core Faculty Member
I was an engineer before having made the decision to pursue a medical career. I am the director of the Acute Pain Service at Ascension St. Vincent Indianapolis hospital. My clinical interests include regional anesthesia techniques and acute pain management.
Dr. Donald Schilson
President of ASV
Chief Quality Officer of NAS, LLC
Core Faculty Member
Chief Quality Officer of NAS, LLC
Core Faculty Member
Donald Schilson, MD, FASA, FACHE is originally from Terre Haute, IN. He attended Indiana University School of Medicine for medical school and anesthesiology residency and joined Northside Anesthesiology Services, LLC in 2005. He served as Anesthesiology Department Chair from 2016 to 2020 and has been Medical Staff President/Chief of Staff for Ascension St. Vincent Indianapolis Hospital for the past two years. He has also served as the Chief Quality Officer for Northside Anesthesia Services, LLC since 2016. He routinely attends national anesthesia practice management and quality conferences and has served on the Board of the Indiana Society of Anesthesiologists. When not in the operating room he enjoys various hobbies and travel with his wife and two children.
Dr. Sydney Spitler
Pediatric Anesthesia Fellowship
Core Faculty Member
I went to residency at the Medical College of Wisconsin and completed a pediatric anesthesia fellowship at Indiana University. I have a special interest in wellness and do trapeze and aerial hoop outside of the operating room.