A Legacy of Leadership and a Future of Synergy in Anesthesia Care
This Week’s Spotlight: Dr. Jean Covillo, CRNA – Leading Excel Anesthesia Into a New Era of Synergy
This week, we shine the spotlight on Dr. Jean Covillo CRNA, founder and Managing Member of Excel Anesthesia. Her vision and leadership have guided the group from its pioneering start in 1996 to today’s exciting new era of partnership and synergy.
A Legacy of Leadership
In 1996, Dr. Covillo launched Excel Anesthesia with a bold mission: to showcase the strength, independence, and excellence of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs).
For nearly three decades, Excel operated as a 100% CRNA group, delivering safe, reliable, and cost-effective anesthesia services to outpatient and surgical facilities. Along the way, Dr. Covillo earned her Doctorate in Nurse Anesthesia Practice, further reinforcing her commitment to clinical excellence and leadership. Her dedication to quality care and operational efficiency built the strong reputation that continues to define Excel today.
Entering the Era of Synergy
While Excel’s CRNA foundation remains central, the group is now unveiling its signature Synergy Model—uniting CRNAs and anesthesiologists to deliver the most effective and financially sustainable care.
This new chapter brings in Dr. Alex Jurrens, who joins as both Medical Director and shareholder, alongside Chelsea Jurrens, CRNA. Together with longstanding partners Victor Quintero, CRNA, and Lexy DiMaggio, CRNA, they form a dynamic leadership team invested in Excel’s future.
Why This Matters
The Synergy Model ensures facilities receive the best of both worlds:
- The proven value and efficiency of CRNAs
- The complementary expertise and collaboration of anesthesiologists
- A partnership structure that strengthens facility sustainability while prioritizing patient safety and clinical excellence
- Optimized staffing reduces operating expense. Synergy is flexible, scalable, and tailored to the number of rooms in operation
Looking Ahead
From its founding in 1996 to today’s strengthened leadership team, Excel Anesthesia’s story is one of innovation, resilience, and vision. With CRNAs and anesthesiologists working hand in hand under a unified partnership, Excel is ready to lead anesthesia care into its next era—one defined by synergy, excellence, and growth.
