Superior Service, Because We Care
Surgical Specialty Center of Baton Rouge was founded on the morals that surgical care should be patient-centered by offering innovative medical technology. With the design, management, staffing and operation focused on the patient’s needs and overall comfort, patients experience the difference the moment they walk through the door.
Mission, Vision, Values
Our mission is to continually strive to improve the standard of care by providing superior service that is patient-centered, cost effective and convenient for patients and physicians.
- We aspire to become the healthcare consumer’s preferred choice by offering specialized, patient-centered care with superior outcomes.
- We are invested in our community and continually strive to provide for those in need.
- We demand one hundred percent compliance with ethical and regulatory standards.
- We work to foster a fulfilling and challenging workplace for all.
- We treat patients, employees, physicians and others with respect and compassion.
The Team That Supports Our Staff
Our Administrators
Ann Heine
Chief Executive Officer
Kathryn Ponder
Chief Financial Officer
Kari Ulrich
Chief Nursing Officer
Lori Talamo
HR Director
BOARD OF MANAGERS
- Thomas Hansbrough, M.D., Chair
- Robert Easton, M.D.
- Carey E. Winder, M.D.
- V. Keith Rhynes, M.D.
- Benjamin Walton, IV, M.D.
- Kenneth Kleinpeter, Jr., M.D.Jennifer ClowersChuck Spicer
MEDICAL EXECUTIVE/CREDENTIALS COMMITTEE
- Benjamin F. Walton, M.D., Chief of Staff
- Catherine J. Riche, M.D., Vice Chief of Staff
- Brent W. Allain, Jr., M.D., Secretary/Treasurer
- Wame Waggenspack, M.D., Past Chief of Staff
- William S. Kubricht,III, M.D., Department of Clinical/CQI Chair
- Mark Shoptaugh, M.D., Department of Support
- Brian Perry, M.D., Member
- Carey E. Winder, M.D., Member
CONTINUOUS QUALITY IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE
Clinical Department
- William S. Kubricht, III, M.D., Section Chief of Urology
- Brent W. Allain, Jr., M.D., Section Chief of Pediatric/General Surgery
- Wame N. Waggenspack, M.D., Section Chief of Orthopaedic Surgery
- P. Elise Scallan, M.D., Section Chief of Otolaryngology
- Mark Shoptaugh, M.D., Section Chief of Pain/Anesthesiology
- C.W. Lovell, M.D. OLOL Clinical Representative
Department of Support Services
- Robert M. Branstetter, M.D., Section Chief of Radiology
- Robert L. Koscick, M.D., Section Chief of Pathology
- Mark Shoptaugh, M.D., Section Chief of Anesthesiology
BOARD OF MANAGERS
- Thomas Hansbrough, M.D., Chair
- Robert Easton, M.D.
- Carey E. Winder, M.D.
- V. Keith Rhynes, M.D.
- Benjamin Walton, IV, M.D.
- Kenneth Kleinpeter, Jr., M.D.Jennifer ClowersChuck Spicer
MEDICAL EXECUTIVE/CREDENTIALS COMMITTEE
- Benjamin F. Walton, M.D., Chief of Staff
- Catherine J. Riche, M.D., Vice Chief of Staff
- Brent W. Allain, Jr., M.D., Secretary/Treasurer
- Wame Waggenspack, M.D., Past Chief of Staff
- William S. Kubricht,III, M.D., Department of Clinical/CQI Chair
- Mark Shoptaugh, M.D., Department of Support
- Brian Perry, M.D., Member
- Carey E. Winder, M.D., Member
CONTINUOUS QUALITY IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE
Clinical Department
- William S. Kubricht, III, M.D., Section Chief of Urology
- Brent W. Allain, Jr., M.D., Section Chief of Pediatric/General Surgery
- Wame N. Waggenspack, M.D., Section Chief of Orthopaedic Surgery
- P. Elise Scallan, M.D., Section Chief of Otolaryngology
- Mark Shoptaugh, M.D., Section Chief of Pain/Anesthesiology
- C.W. Lovell, M.D. OLOL Clinical Representative
Department of Support Services
- Robert M. Branstetter, M.D., Section Chief of Radiology
- Robert L. Koscick, M.D., Section Chief of Pathology
- Mark Shoptaugh, M.D., Section Chief of Anesthesiology
Celebrate Extraordinary Care Across Our Team
Recognize the exceptional care provided by our nurses and non-nursing team members by nominating them for the DAISY Award or the BEE Award. Your nomination highlights those who go above and beyond in delivering compassionate care.
The DAISY Award is an international program that celebrates and rewards NURSES who exhibit extraordinary care, exemplified by compassionate care and/or excellent clinical skills. To nominate a deserving nurse, submit a nomination form.
The BEE Award is a recognition program that honors and celebrates the compassionate behavior that our NON-NURSING TEAM MEMBERS provide every day. You can nominate a deserving non-nurse team member by submitting a nomination form.