Physicians
Overview
Southdale Anesthesiologists physicians are board certified or board eligible anesthesiologists
providing comprehensive anesthesia services throughout the Twin Cities metro area. Our physician
team supports hospital and ambulatory surgical facilities with a commitment to patient safety, clinical
excellence, and collaborative care.
Clinical Expertise
- General and Regional Anesthesia for all types of surgery
- Obstetrical anesthesia
- Outpatient and inpatient surgical care
- No children under 6
Physician Culture
Our physician anesthesiologists work closely with CRNAs, surgeons, nurses, and facility teams to
deliver efficient, patient centered care. Continuous education and quality improvement remain core
priorities within our practice
Andrew Anderson, D.O.
Member of Southdale Anesthesiologists, LLC since 2018
EDUCATION:
- Medical School: A.T. Still University Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, 2013
- Internship/Residency: University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics, 2017
- Fellowship: Adult Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology, Cleveland Clinic, 2018
BOARD CERTIFICATION:
American Board of Anesthesiology, Certified, 2018 Diplomate, National Board of Echocardiography: Advanced Perioperative Transesophageal Echocardiography, Certified, 2018
John Capen, M.D.
Member of Southdale Anesthesiologists, LLC since 2014
EDUCATION:
- Medical School: Penn State College of Medicine, 2008
- Internship/Residency: University of Michigan Health System, 2012
- Fellowship: Adult Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology, University of Michigan Health System, 2013
BOARD CERTIFICATION:
American Board of Anesthesiology, Certified, 2013 Diplomate, National Board of Echocardiography: Advanced Perioperative Transesophageal Echocardiography, Certified, 2013
Kelly Cozine, M.D.
Member of Southdale Anesthesiologists, LLC since 2013
EDUCATION:
- Medical School: University of Minnesota, 2008
- Internship: Hennepin County Medical Center, 2009
- Residency: Mayo Clinic, 2012
BOARD CERTIFICATION:
American Board of Anesthesiology, Certified, 2013
Erik Egeland, M.D.
Member of Southdale Anesthesiologists, LLC since 2018
EDUCATION:
- Medical School: Creighton University School of Medicine, 2014
- Internship/Residency: Northwestern University, 2018
BOARD CERTIFICATION:
American Board of Anesthesiology, Certified, 2019
Amy Gjerde, M.D.
Member of Southdale Anesthesiologists, LLC since 2009
EDUCATION:
- Medical School: University of Minnesota
- Residency: Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, 2008
- Fellowship, Pain Medicine: Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, 2009
BOARD CERTIFICATION:
American Board of Anesthesiology, Certified, 2008, Recertified, 2018 Pain Medicine, Certified, 2009
Jon Gombola, M.D.
Member of Southdale Anesthesiologists, LLC since 2018
EDUCATION:
- Medical School: Drexel University School of Medicine, 2007
- Internship/Residency: Mayo Clinic, 2011
BOARD CERTIFICATION:
American Board of Anesthesiology, Certified, 2012
Robert (Xan) Jacobs, D.O.
Member of Southdale Anesthesiologists, LLC since 2012
EDUCATION:
- Medical School: University of North Texas Health Science Center, Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine, 2007
- Internship, General Surgery: Exempla Saint Joseph Hospital, Denver, CO, 2008
- Residency: University of Minnesota, 2011
- Fellowship: Regional Anesthesia and Acute Pain Management, University of Wisconsin, 2012
BOARD CERTIFICATION:
American Board of Anesthesiology, Certified, 2012
Adrian Jurek, M.D.
Member of Southdale Anesthesiologists, LLC since 2007
EDUCATION:
- Medical School: University of South Dakota, 2003
- Internship: University of South Dakota, 2004
- Residency: University of Minnesota, 2007
BOARD CERTIFICATION:
American Board of Anesthesiology, Certified, 2008, Recertified, 2018
Michael Kelley, M.D.
Member of Southdale Anesthesiologists, LLC since 2007
EDUCATION:
- Medical School: Dartmouth Medical School, 1990
- Internship: Brooke Army Medical Center, 1991
- Residency: Walter Reed Army Medical Center, 1994
- Fellowship: Adult Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology: Emory University, 1997
BOARD CERTIFICATION:
American Board of Anesthesiology Certified, 1995, Recertified, 2009 Diplomate, National Board of Echocardiography: Advanced Perioperative Transesophageal Echocardiography, Certified, 2009
Jake Krisik, M.D.
Member of Southdale Anesthesiologists, LLC since 2010
EDUCATION:
- Medical School: Medical College of Wisconsin, 2006
- Internship: Medical College of Wisconsin, 2007
- Residency: Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, 2010
BOARD CERTIFICATION:
American Board of Anesthesiology, Certified, 2011
Brent Kudak, M.D.
Member of Southdale Anesthesiologists, LLC since 2019
EDUCATION:
- Medical School: University of Minnesota
- Internship: Hennepin County Medical Center
- Residency: University of Minnesota
BOARD CERTIFICATION:
American Board of Anesthesiology, Certified, 2015
Cory Paterson, M.D.
Member of Southdale Anesthesiologists, LLC since 2015
EDUCATION:
- Medical School: Creighton University School of Medicine, 2010
- Internship/Transitional Year: Boston University Medical Center, 2011
- Residency: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, 2014
- Fellowship: Regional Anesthesia, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, 2015
BOARD CERTIFICATION:
American Board of Anesthesiology, Certified, 2015
Sylvia Rakke, M.D.
Member of Southdale Anesthesiologists, LLC since 2024
EDUCATION:
- Medical School: University of Nebraska Medical Center
- Residency: University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics, 2024
BOARD CERTIFICATION:
American Board of Anesthesiology, Board Eligible
Udaya Rao, M.D.
Member of Southdale Anesthesiologists, LLC since 2018
EDUCATION:
- Medical School: Lady Hardinge Medical College, New Delhi, India
- Internship/Residency: Cleveland Clinic, 2000
BOARD CERTIFICATION:
American Board of Anesthesiology, Certified, 2001, Recertified, 2011 Diplomate, Basic Perioperative Transesophageal Echocardiography, Certified, 2014
Nick Sanborn, M.D.
Member of Southdale Anesthesiologists, LLC since 2016
EDUCATION:
- Medical School: George Washington University School of Medicine, 2012
- Internship/Residency: University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals, 2016
BOARD CERTIFICATION:
American Board of Anesthesiology, Certified, 2017
Emily Schmidt, M.D.
Member of Southdale Anesthesiologists, LLC since 2022
EDUCATION:
- Medical School: Creighton University School of Medicine, 2015
- Internship/Residency: Loyola University Medical Center, 2019
- Fellowship: Cardiothoracic Anesthesia Fellowship, Tufts Medical Center, 2022
BOARD CERTIFICATION:
American Board of Anesthesiology, Certified 2021 National Board of Echocardiography Advanced PTE, Certified 2022
Tim Sitton, M.D.
Member of Southdale Anesthesiologists, LLC since 2018
EDUCATION:
- Medical School: Creighton University School of Medicine, 2014
- Residency: University of Michigan Health System, 2018
BOARD CERTIFICATION:
American Board of Anesthesiology, Certified, 2019
Glen Steeves, M.D.
Member of Southdale Anesthesiologists, LLC since 2019
EDUCATION:
- Medical School: University of Manitoba
- Internship/Residency, Family Medicine: University of Manitoba
- Residency, Anesthesiology: Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center
BOARD CERTIFICATION:
American Board of Anesthesiology, Certified, 2010 Diplomate, National Board of Echocardiography: Advanced Perioperative Transesophageal Echocardiography, Certified, 2009
Patrick Van Kirk, M.D.
Member of Southdale Anesthesiologists, LLC since 2023
EDUCATION:
- Medical School: Georgetown University (2019)
- Residency: Brown University (2023)
BOARD CERTIFICATION:
American Board of Anesthesiology, Certified, 2025
Robert Webb, M.D.
Member of Southdale Anesthesiologists, LLC since 2009
EDUCATION:
- Medical School: University of Minnesota, 2005
- Internship: Marshfield Clinic, 2006
- Residency: Mayo Clinic, 2009
BOARD CERTIFICATION:
American Board of Anesthesiology, Certified, 2010
Emily Williams, M.D.
Member of Southdale Anesthesiologists, LLC since 2024
EDUCATION:
- Medical School: University of Minnesota, 2012
- Internship: University of North Dakota School of Medicine, 2013
- Residency: University of Minnesota, 2016
- Fellowship: Adult Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology, Cleveland Clinic, 2017
BOARD CERTIFICATION:
American Board of Anesthesiology, Certified, 2017 Diplomate, National Board of Echocardiography: Advanced Perioperative Transesophageal Echocardiography, Certified, 2017
Kerry Zajicek, M.D.
Member of Southdale Anesthesiologists, LLC since 2016
EDUCATION:
- Medical School: University of Minnesota, 2012
- Internship, General Surgery: Central Iowa Health System-Methodist, 2013
- Residency: University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics, 2016
BOARD CERTIFICATION:
American Board of Anesthesiologists, Certified, 2018