Sound Physicians Names Emil Engels Chief Physician Officer at Anesthesia Unit
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Nashville – October 29, 2026 -- Sound Physicians has appointed Emil Engels, MD, MBA, as Chief Physician Officer for Sound Anesthesia, a newly created post that places a physician executive alongside a CRNA executive at the top of the unit's clinical leadership.
Engels joined in September and shares leadership with Chief Anesthetist Officer Noele Morse
Engels is a cardiac anesthesiologist with more than 25 years of experience leading anesthesia practices and healthcare organizations. He joined the medical group in September to work with Sound Anesthesia's physician leaders on operational excellence and clinical quality initiatives. He will work alongside Noele Morse, DNP, CRNA, the unit's Chief Anesthetist Officer. The same collaborative model extends to the associate-level roles.