OR Efficiencies Team of Specialists

Perioperative Consulting Team

V. Gerard "Jerry" Ippolito, MBA/MHSA, BA
President & CEO
Senior Business Development & Anesthesiology Program Consultant

In the field of healthcare consulting Ippolito is regarded as one of the nation's leaders in assisting hospitals to mediate relations between hospitals and physicians with a focused expertise in developing hospitals' anesthesiology and perioperative services programs.

During his fifteen years in surgery consulting he has focused his skills on identifying and developing business opportunities for healthcare institutions and physicians; enhancing hospitals' marketability to surgeons by improving OR efficiencies; optimizing use of surgeons' and anesthesiologists' time. Mr. Ippolito's management experience combined with the application of knowledge gained from graduate degrees in corporate finance and healthcare finance vitally contribute to the success of organizations with which he is associated.   More about Jerry Ippolito

Judith S. Dahle, RN, MS, MSG
Senior Clinical Director - Perioperative Services

During her 43 years of nursing experience, thirty-four in surgical services, Judy has had primary responsibilities in management and education with emphasis on program development, systems design, quality improvement, team development and financial management.

Judy has a decade of surgery consulting experience focusing in the area of surgical services efficiencies, design, cost-optimization, and benchmarking. Her most recent experience has been in the field of gerontology.

She is a nationally known figure in the "Surgery Community" and is the Education Coordinator and Director of OR Benchmarks for OR Manager, Inc. In addition, she is past president of the OR Nursing Council of California.   More about Judith Dahle

Beverly A. Peratino, RN, MS, CNOR
Clinical Director - Perioperative Services

Beverly Peratino brings the firm's clients an extensive background as a healthcare executive with over 30 years of progressive leadership and management experience and twenty years as a surgical services administrator and director. She is a successful leader, who builds strong physician and staff relationships, focuses on collaborative team building, goal achievement with a strong focus on patient safety and satisfaction.

Beverly has a track record of driving positive change, developing effective departmental infrastructures, maintaining advocacy for patients' safety, understanding surgeons and anesthesiologists business needs while handling difficult human resource issues with care, dignity and respect for staff.   More about Beverly Peratino

Nancy DeNiro, RN
Clinical Director - Endoscopy Programs

Nancy DeNiro's career in nursing spans nearly twenty-seven years, with over twenty years as a certified gastroenterology registered nurse. During her career she has developed sizeable experience and expertise in endoscopy program management, design and development, including hospital-based programs as well as developing and managing multi-site endoscopy center programs.

DeNiro has been a board member and officer of the Society of Gastroenterology Nurses since 1995 and is a frequent presenter at the Society's conferences; she was voted Professional Woman of the Year by the Colorado Federation of Specialty Nursing Organizations.   More about Nancy DeNiro

Timothy W. Willox, MD, MBA, FACS, CPE
Senior Management Consultant - Perioperative Services/Physician Leadership

Timothy W. Willox, M.D. M.B.A. FACS C.P.E is an actively practicing, board certified, general surgeon and physician leader with clinical expertise in areas of minimally invasive surgery and bariatrics. His management skills in business development, service delivery, physical, human and financial services compliment his recognized abilities as a physician driven by and focused on quality-outcomes.

In collaboration with the firm's human resources, education and corporate development specialists, Dr. Willox is instrumental in developing and delivering the firm's programs in Physician Leadership Development.   More about Timothy Willox

Anthony Bongiovanni, BA, MA
Human Resources & Business Strategy Specialist

Anthony Bongiovanni, BA, MA is an accomplished and creative human resources business leader specializing in improving processes and developing strategic business solutions for healthcare institutions. His demonstrated business savvy and accomplishments span healthcare, consulting, higher education and national association leadership.

He has served as President of the American Society of Healthcare Human Resources Executives, and the Arizona Healthcare Human Resources Association, is a member of the American College of Healthcare Executives' Society of Human Resources Management, and is also a Studer Champion.   More about Anthony Bongiovanni

Robert Stiefel, MD
Clinical Director - Anesthesiology Programs

Robert Stiefel, MD is a Board Certified anesthesiologist with nearly twenty years of clinical practice and consulting experience in the field of anesthesiology clinical program development, as well as hospital program development and perioperative services program redesign.

In addition to his expertise in the field of anesthesiology and OR programs, Dr. Stiefel's skills include extensive expertise in medical group governance, leadership development, education and coaching of physician leaders. He was a co-founder of a large physician practice management company as well as having established numerous hospital based physician groups.

Dr. Stiefel brings sizeable value to clients in the fields of anesthesiology, perioperative services redesign, group development and administration, and physician leadership education. He is a graduate of Tufts University School of Medicine.   More about Robert Stiefel

Brian Dietrich, BS, MBA
Senior Management Consult, Revenue Cycle Improvement

Brian Dietrich, BS, MBA has nearly ten years of healthcare consulting experience, specializing on provider and group management. His clients particularly value his ability to optimize hospital's and medical groups revenue cycles and optimizing revenue streams. His career experiences have included internationally recognized "Big-Six" firms, as well as one of the nation's largest anesthesia management services companies.

In addition to his abilities in hospital revenue cycle and practice management, Dietrich's clients value his abilities to reconcile anesthesiology practice stipends as well as his skills as a contract mediator.   More about Brian Dietrich

Ricardo A. Leano, MD, MBA
Senior Management Consultant

Ricardo Leano, MD, MBA is a practicing, Board Certified anesthesiologist with extensive education, training and application of business principles in the perioperative services setting. As a physician, business-leader Dr. Leano assists the firm's clients to develop consensus regarding delivery of the highest level of care in the most efficient and customer service oriented manner.

His graduate education in healthcare administration combined with his keen knowledge of anesthesia best practices allows him to coalesce a broad spectrum of knowledge and understanding of medical and business strategy. His clients and colleagues recognize him as an individual of perception and integrity as he implements programs and processes resulting in increased surgical program marketability, increased surgeon, staff and patient satisfaction, and increased case volume.

Further enhancing Ricardo's anesthesia and business skills is his extensive training in Six-Sigma process redesign; he is a Six-Sigma Green-belt candidate. He is bilingual English-Spanish which is a tremendous asset to the firm in servicing it's Latin American clients.   More about Ricardo A. Leano

OR Efficiencies Medical Resources

Judith Stanton
Stanton Healthcare Group, President
Physician Recruiting and Medical Spa Specialist

Judith Stanton is founder and principal of Stanton Healthcare Group (SHG) located in New York City. Established in 1972, SHG provides hospitals and healthcare systems with physician recruitment and manpower development programs. SHG also fulfills executive and physician needs for hotels, resorts and spas on an international basis.

Ms. Stanton is a frequent presenter and nationally recognized expert on healthcare issues. She is often quoted as a source of authority and has authored many articles for leading healthcare publications.   More about Judith Stanton

T.J. McGinley
Hospital Developers, Founder
Hospital Development & Operational Services Specialist

Hospital Developers - HD was founded by T.J. McGinley with a vision to efficiently and effectively bring hospital and related services to the market, with due respect for all partners, especially physician partners. The firm's goal is to provide services focusing on Quality, Service and Integrity.

With roots in physician practice management-insurance, construction-development and hospital/ambulatory surgery center development and management, Hospital Developers provides a comprehensive range of services to the medical market with a specialized niche in Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) development.   More about T.J. McGinley

Ed Turi
Turi Business Coaching, Owner & President
Leadership Development and Succession Planning Specialist

Ed Turi is the owner and President of "Turi Business Coaching", a company that provides Leadership development coaching and training to business leaders in both small and large organizations. Ed is also the President of the Center for Emotional Intelligence, an organization that promotes the development of Emotional Intelligence in leaders and employees in organizations.

In 1995 Ed received his MBA from the University of Notre Dame with a concentration in Leadership and Organizational Development. He is an adjunct professor at Indiana Wesleyan University teaching leadership development, organizational behavior, and change management courses. His work experience includes Eight years as an advertising executive in New York City. He is the past president of the International Coach Federations Indianapolis chapter.   More about Ed Turi