About Dr. Speight

Dr. Bella Speight is a board-certified anesthesiologist and the Medical Director of Boutique Surgery Center in Washington, DC. With over a decade of experience across trauma, obstetrics, critical care, and both inpatient and outpatient surgery, she brings deep clinical expertise and a calm, compassionate presence to her practice.

Trained at Virginia Commonwealth University Hospital—a Level 1 trauma center—Dr. Speight served as Chief Resident and has managed complex cases, led emergency airway rescues, and guided teams through the COVID-19 pandemic. She believes anesthesia should be a partnership built on trust, and is committed to making patients feel safe, heard, and reassured.

Dr. Speight has held leadership roles throughout the DC metro area, including Vice Chair of Anesthesia and Chair of Regional Anesthesia at Inova Alexandria Hospital. She was appointed to the Physician Council by the hospital CEO and selected for North American Partners in Anesthesia’s leadership development program. Dr. Speight also formerly served on the Patient and Family Advisory Council for a period during her employ at Sibley Memorial Hospital.

She is originally from Houston, Tx. She holds degrees from the University of Texas at Austin(BS), Hampton University(MS), and the Medical College of Virginia(MD), where she was elected class president all four years. Dr. Speight lives in Northwest DC with her husband, an attorney and entrepreneur, and their two children. She loves beaches, books, and personal growth, and believes mindfulness and joy—like a smile before sleep—can be healing in and of themselves.