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Olena Medical Spotlight: Dr. Liz Lugo Shares Her Journey in Anesthesiology, Leadership, and Work-Life Balance

On Monday, June 15, 2026, Olena Medical profiled Dr. Liz Lugo, an attending anesthesiologist whose commitment to patient-centered care and physician leadership exemplifies the physician-owned anesthesia practice's mission.
Lugo found her passion in the ambulatory setting after working across inpatient tertiary care and office-based practices. She explained, "When physicians own and lead their practice, there is a sense of pride and accountability that is difficult to replicate in a corporate model."
Being the first physician in her family, Lugo described her achievement with deep pride, noting, "As a young child, I had very few role models who looked like me or came from where I came from, but I held onto that vision and never let doubt shake my focus."
As a mother of four, Lugo balances her demanding medical career by prioritizing intentional disconnection. She said, "I'm intentional about taking my vacation time and making a real effort to disconnect when I'm with my family."
Regarding career longevity, Lugo advises peers to explore anesthesiology's diverse paths: "Explore all the paths available to you, choose the one that feels right for the long term, and remain open to evolving along the way.

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