
With you in mind.
Leadership Team

Co-Founder & Chairman

Benjamin E. Stein, MD
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
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 Abelmann, RNFA, BSBA
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 Austin, MBA
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.

Operations Manager

Lyndsie Lampel
Operations Manager
We are excited to welcome Lyndsie to our team as an Operations Manager. With a strong foundation in healthcare administration and clinical operations, Lyndsie plays a key role in enhancing internal processes, advancing workforce solutions, and supporting initiatives aimed at optimizing both clinical and operational performance across our platform.
Lyndsie earned her Bachelor’s degree of Science in Athletic Training from Slippery Rock University and is currently pursuing her MBA. Outside of work, she channels her energy into coaching CrossFit, personal training, and serving as the off-ice conditioning coach for the DC EDGE figure skating teams. In her free time, she enjoys staying active, spending time outdoors, and experimenting in the kitchen.

Strategic Communications & Marketing

Christine Johnson
Strategic Communications & Marketing
Christine brings energy and creativity to CSS’s communications and marketing efforts, making sure the company’s voice is clear, engaging, and impactful. She’s passionate about building connections – whether it’s crafting messaging that resonates with partner facilities, highlighting CSS’s role in the orthopedic space, or finding fresh ways to share the company’s story. With her background in operations and surgical coordination, Christine adds a unique perspective that blends strategy with real-world insight.
In her free time, she loves staying active with friends – whether it’s through volleyball, pickleball, or uncovering new spots and experiences around her local neighborhoods in Washington, DC.