Our Providers
Meet Your Pain Management Team
Board-Certified Nurse Anesthetist
Chad W Johnson
CRNA, APRN, NSPM-C
Chad W Johnson is a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA, APRN, NSPM-C) with advanced fellowship training and board certified in non-surgical pain management. He graduated with honors from the Minneapolis School of Anesthesia in 2002. Having more than 17 years of diverse experience in the fields of anesthesia and pain management, he is an expert in non-surgical pain management procedures.
| MEDICAL DEGREE Master of Science in Nurse Anesthesia | AVAILABLE FOR APPOINTMENTS Duluth Surgical Suites Northwoods Surgery Center |
| RESIDENCY Board Certification in Anesthesia as well as Non-Surgical Pain Management | PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS American Association of Nurse Anesthetists |
| SPECIALTY TRAINING Fellowship trained in Non-Surgical Pain Management through University of South Florida | HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS Duluth Surgical Suites Cook Hospital |
Board-Certified Nurse Anesthetist
GLEN PALOKANGAS
CRNA, APRN, NSPM-C
Glen Palokangas is a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA, APRN, NSPM-C) with advanced fellowship training and board certified in non-surgical pain management. He graduated with honors from Minneapolis School of Anesthesia in 2010 and provides all facets of perioperative anesthesia services and acute pain management. He also brings his expertise of nonsurgical pain management interventions to the patients of northern Minnesota who deal with chronic pain.
| MEDICAL DEGREE Master of Science in Nurse Anesthesia | AVAILABLE FOR APPOINTMENTS Duluth Surgical Suites Northwoods Surgery Center |
| RESIDENCY Board Certification in Anesthesia as well as Non-Surgical Pain Management | PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS American Association of Nurse Anesthetists |
| SPECIALTY TRAINING Fellowship trained in Non-Surgical Pain Management through University of South Florida | HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS Duluth Surgical Suites Cook Hospital |
Christina
RN
We’re thrilled to introduce you to Christina, one of the dedicated nurses here at Northland Anesthesia Associates. With her extensive background in wound care and preoperative nursing, Christina brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to our team.
In her spare time Christina enjoys being a spectator at her boys sporting events, hiking, traveling, and just being with her family.
Kali
RN
Say hello to Kali, one of our amazing nurses here at Northland Anesthesia Associates. With her background in pre/post-operative nursing and her advanced education and experience in wound care, Kali brings a wealth of knowledge and compassion to our team.
In her free time, Kali enjoys camping, traveling, and hanging out with friends and family.
Appointments
Start Your Path to Better Living
If you’re ready to begin your customized pain management care program, contact us today. Our office manager, Jody, is ready and waiting to help you set up an appointment and fill out all the necessary referral paperwork. Call us at 218-894-7730 or schedule an appointment online.
“Everyone involved was very thorough. I would recommend Northland Anesthesia Associates to anyone. Thank you for the great care!”
PATIENT | DULUTH, MN