With you in mind.

Co-Founder & Chairman

Dr. Ben Stein is the Co-Founder and Chairman of Capital Surgical Solutions (CSS). A respected orthopaedic surgeon in the Washington, DC region, Ben has focused his clinical career on the optimization of the outpatient surgical experience for his patients and his fellow surgeons. His vision of a truly physician-led and managed facility is what led to the formation of CSS. He currently serves as the Chairman and CEO of Capital Orthopaedic Surgery Center (COSC) – the first physician-owned facility under the management of CSS.

Ben received his undergraduate and medical degrees from George Washington University with distinction. He completed his orthopaedic residency at the world-renowned Johns Hopkins Hospital.

Dr. Ben Stein enjoys traveling, golfing, and spending time with his wife and two daughters.

Co-Founder & Vice Chairman

Basheer Alismail is the Co-Founder and Vice-Chairman of Capital Surgical Solutions (CSS). He is also the CEO and Founder of Monument Health Advisors, a healthcare advisory firm focused on small to mid-size specialist group support.

Prior to Monument Health Advisors, Basheer served as a Group Vice President of Operations at Surgical Care Affiliates, one of the nation’s largest ASC operating companies. During his time as GVP, he led a team of business and clinical professionals overseeing more than 40 ASCs across the Northeast. Prior to operations, Basheer served in other various roles during his 13-year tenure at SCA including finance, revenue cycle, and supply chain.

Basheer is a graduate of the University of Alabama at Birmingham where he received his bachelor’s degree in financial management. He enjoys spending time outdoors and staying young with his wife and four boys.

Vice President of Operations

Heather recently joined our team as Vice President of Operations of Capital Surgical Solutions. Her career consists of being an Operating Room nurse and RN First Assistant for over 30 years and in the past 15 years she has put her clinical knowledge into developing and supporting surgery centers in operations. Heather served in various roles during her 15-year tenure with SCD and USPI including Director of Operations, Regional VP, and lead of acquisitions. Along with her nursing degree she also has a bachelor’s degree in business administration which help strengthen physician partnership, cost containment initiatives, vendor relationships, providing clinical training, and much more to ensure we are well positioned to deliver on our commitments.

In her spare time, she loves to read, travel, ride bikes, and kayaking.

Operations Manager

Madison Phelps is an operational leader with a background in marketing and other business functions. Her eye for detail and interpersonal skills allows her to uphold a high level of client satisfaction. Madison is a graduate of Lipscomb University in Nashville, Tennessee where she earned her bachelor’s degree in business administration in corporate marketing and management and her master’s degree in business administration with a concentration in healthcare.

Madison has several hobbies outside of work including reading, cooking, crocheting, and going on outdoor adventures with her husband and German Shepherd, Axel.

Human Resources Manager

Human resources is a critical component of the workplace. Darshana works diligently to ensure our partnered facilities are fully compliant with federal and state labor laws. She also focuses on providing a strong offering of other HR solutions that fosters the comradery you feel in the staff when visiting each facility. CSS prides itself on advertising to future candidates that any of our partnered facilities would be a great place to work.

When not working, Darshana spends most of her free time traveling or outside playing tennis and golf with friends.

Operations Associate

Christine ensures the engine of CSS is running smoothly. Her keen ability to manage scheduling, event planning, and other operational initiatives makes her a vital asset to our team. She plays a key role in educating our partner facilities on the importance of proper surgery scheduling and patient interactions as a result of her time spent in a Surgical Coordinator capacity.

Outside of work, Christine likes to spend time with friends outdoors, play in a variety of sports leagues such as volleyball and pickleball, and discover exciting new activities that are always available around her local neighborhoods within Washington, DC.