Bend Anesthesiology Group

09/03/2026

Behind every procedure is a team committed to safety, compassion, and doing what’s right for the patient in front of us. BAG’s culture is built on human connection — with patients, partners, and each other.

Learn more at www.bendanesthesia.com.

09/01/2026

Welcome Dr. Mary Decker!
Dr. Mary Decker grew up in Helena, MT, and attended Dartmouth College and Harvard Medical School. She completed her internship and residency at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston. During her time in New England, she frequently drove north for cross-country skiing and hiking.

She is excited to be back west and closer to her sister in Bend and parents in Montana. Outside the hospital, she loves hiking, camping, board games, home/yard/car projects, and tapping along to Merle Haggard or Robert Cray. She and her husband Colby are expecting their first child in October.

08/28/2026

We're so looking forward to the Association for Independent Medicine Independent Physician Summit in Chicago October 2 - 4! Our own Dr. Elissa Pirocanac is speaking with Rep. Ben Bowman about how physicians can drive change at the legislative level, and attendees will walk away from this conference with tools and ideas they can implement in their independent medical practices immediately. Join us and register at JOIN-AIM.ORG

AIM is a national independent physician association protecting physician-led practices and advancing independent medicine through advocacy, collaboration, and education.

08/26/2026

We don’t just work here — we live here.

BAG team members coach youth sports, volunteer with local organizations, support community events and raise their families throughout Central Oregon. Caring for your neighbors has a different meaning when they’re truly your neighbors.

08/20/2026

Simply the best!
Get to know our team a little more over at https://www.bendanesthesia.com/our-physicians.

08/17/2026

Some of the strongest healthcare teams are built over years of working together.

Long-standing professional relationships create trust, open communication and the confidence to navigate even the most complex cases together. At BAG, those relationships extend beyond the operating room — and ultimately benefit every patient we serve.
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08/12/2026

Thinking about making a move?
If autonomy, balance, and community matter to you, Bend might be where your next chapter begins.
https://www.bendanesthesia.com/careers

08/07/2026

Congrats to Dr. Maria Wilczek and her family who competed and placed in this year’s SELCO Pole Pedal Paddle competition to win a special mug in the family category!

08/04/2026

Preparing for surgery can feel overwhelming, but one thing you can count on is receiving thoughtful, personalized anesthesia care.

Before your procedure, your anesthesiologist carefully reviews your medical history, develops an anesthesia plan tailored to your individual needs, and is focused on your safety and comfort throughout your surgical experience.

At Bend Anesthesiology Group, caring for patients means more than providing anesthesia—it means taking the time to answer questions, ease concerns, and deliver compassionate, high-quality care when you need it most.

07/29/2026

We are THRILLED to share that our own Dr. Elissa Pirocanac will be speaking at the Association for Independent Medicine Independent Physician Summit in October, along with two powerhouses in Oregon healthcare advocacy, about how physicians can drive real change in their own communities. Dr. Pirocanac has had her finger on the pulse of corporate infringement into healthcare and worked diligently to drive awareness and involvement in keeping medicine independent. Don't miss this panel and more - register today at JOIN-AIM.ORG. Early Bird ticket prices end Friday, July 31!

You've seen the agenda. Now meet the experts helping shape the conversation.

We're excited to welcome Hayden Rooke-Ley, JD, Assistant Professor at Brown University School of Public Health, Oregon Rep Ben Bowman, and Dr. Elissa Pirocanac with Bend Anesthesiology Group to the AIM Independent Physician Summit this October in Chicago.

Physicians don't need to be policy experts to make a difference, but they do need to know where to start.

In "From Practice to Policy: How Physicians Can Drive Change," this panel will use Oregon's successful corporate practice of medicine legislation as a real-world case study to show how physicians, policymakers, and advocates worked together to drive meaningful change.

Attendees will leave with practical ideas for getting involved, building relationships with decision-makers, and helping shape the future of independent medicine - without stepping away from their practices.

📍 Chicago
📅 October 2-4, 2026

Registration is now open at JOIN-AIM.ORG.