Our Team
The CVA Leadership Team
CVA is built around experienced physician and operations leadership with the depth to manage complex anesthesia programs and the culture to retain the providers who deliver them.
Dr. Arun Thunga, MD
Chief Executive Officer
Dr. Thunga leads Coachella Valley Anesthesia with a focus on clinical excellence, operational discipline, and ethical business leadership. With 22+ years of experience in medicine, he guides the organization's growth while ensuring its services remain aligned with the needs of patients, facilities, and the broader community.
Dr. Suresh Tunga, MD
Chief Medical Officer
Dr. Tunga is a fellowship-trained pediatric cardiac anesthesiologist with experience at one of the nation's busiest pediatric cardiac surgery centers. As Chief Medical Officer, he is dedicated to advancing patient safety, clinical quality, and the highest standards of anesthesia care.
Dr. Amir Elhassan, MD
Director of Cardiac Services
Dr. Elhassan oversees cardiac anesthesia services with a strong commitment to precision, performance, and patient-centered care. His specialized TEE expertise and strategic clinical leadership help ensure exceptional outcomes for complex cardiac procedures.
Samantha Duran
Chief Operations Officer
Samantha brings more than 15 years of experience in anesthesia practice management, with deep expertise in operations, workflow optimization, and strategic leadership. Having worked with three major anesthesia organizations, she brings a practical, systems-focused perspective to delivering efficient, high-quality anesthesia services.
Marisa Hill
Vice President of Operations and Human Resources
Marisa leads human resources with a strong background in healthcare team development, compliance, education, and organizational support. She is passionate about helping teams grow, strengthening workplace culture, and supporting the people behind exceptional patient care.
Teena Tafoya
Operations Director
Teena brings 16 years of healthcare experience across clinical operations, workforce development, and multi-site coordination. Her leadership is grounded in hands-on experience, operational improvement, and a proven ability to build strong teams that support sustainable growth.
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