

Dr. Chris Franco
We’re excited to recognize Dr. Chris Franco as our AG All-Star of the Month for October 2025!
Since joining AG, Dr. Franco has made an incredible impact. He brings exceptional skill, professionalism, and a warm, team-oriented spirit to everything he does. Whether managing complex cases or lending a hand to colleagues, he consistently goes above and beyond to provide outstanding patient care and support his team.
From the nominators:
"Dr. Franco has been an awesome addition to AG! He is a hard worked and has integrated seamlessly with the team. He's extremely nice and professional."
"I want to take a moment to acknowledge Dr. Franco for the outstanding work he's been doing since joining our team. He brings not only skill and expertise but also a warm, personable approach to his role. His ability to manage complex problems with confidence has been invaluable, and he has quickly become a go-to resource for many of our staff. We are grateful to have him on board and look forward to continuing to work alongside him."
"Dr. Franco always has a great attitude and a willingness to help anyone with anything. He's only been here a short while but he's already shown himself to be a great asset to our team."
"Dr. Franco has been an amazing addition to the AG team. From day one he has been willing to help wherever needed and continues to go above and beyond to ensure our patients get the very best care possible."
"Dr. Franco has been a tremendous asset to our group. He is always willing to help with anything, and his knowledge and dedication to patient care are unmatched."

Pictured (L to R): Andrew Durdin, AG Administrator; Dr. Paul Albares; Dr. Chris Franco; Dr. Doug Wellons; Dr. Jake Spier​
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We're so grateful to have Dr. Franco on board - please join us in congratulating him on this well-deserved recognition!
The AG All-Star of the Month Award
Thank you for participating in the AG All-Star of the Month Program, designed to recognize and reward outstanding team members of Anesthesiology Group Associates that go above and beyond expectations. Nominations can come from anyone and should include the nominee's name and a detailed description of why this individual is worthy of being an AG All-Star. The Board of Directors reviews and votes on nominations each month, awarding the chosen nominee with an AG gift bag, and recognition on the AG website and social media platforms. In addition, awardees are automatically nominated for the annual AG All-Star of the Year Award.
Who should I nominate?
All employed team members of Anesthesiology Group Associates are eligible to be an all-star! Physicians, CRNAs, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and office staff are all eligible for nomination.
How do I nominate?
Nominations are accepted at any time. Nominations can be submitted by simply filling out the form below, or can be submitted via email to Andrew Durdin at adurdin@csmedicalus.com with AG All-Star in the subject line. Please include the following information in the body of your email nomination:
Nominee's name
Nominee's position
Nominator's name
A short and specific description of why the nominee would be an excellent candidate for AG All-Star of the Month.
Nominations for the AG All-Star of the Month are due by the 15th of the previous month (e.g. August nominations are due by July 15).
