Somnia Anesthesia Announces 2026 Clinicians of the Year

HARRISON, N.Y. – October 08, 2026 – Somnia Anesthesia is proud to announce the winners of its inaugural 2026 Clinicians of the Year Awards, recognizing four outstanding clinicians from across the Somnia network.

The winners were announced during a virtual celebration on October 7th, bringing together clinicians and members of the Somnia team to recognize the anesthesiologists and CRNAs who demonstrate excellence in patient care, leadership and teamwork every day.

Congratulations to Our 2026 Clinicians of the Year

Anesthesiologist of the Year, East Coast
Lee Coleman, MD
Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare | Memphis

Anesthesiologist of the Year, West Coast
Patricia Narciso, DO
St. Joseph’s Medical Center

CRNA of the Year, East Coast
Amanda Christopher, CRNA
Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare | Memphis

CRNA of the Year, West Coast
Philip Potena, CRNA
Providence Regional Medical Center

Nominees from across the Somnia network were evaluated on four criteria: clinical excellence, leadership and collaboration, professionalism and accountability, and their overall contribution and impact on patients, teams and the facilities they serve.

We congratulate Patricia, Lee, Philip and Amanda on this well-deserved recognition and thank them for the excellence they bring to their patients and teams every day.

We also recognize all of our 2026 nominees. Being nominated by colleagues is a meaningful reflection of the impact these clinicians make throughout the Somnia network.

Congratulations to our winners and nominees on an outstanding achievement.