Introducing Patrick Ponko, CRNA, BSN, MBA: Experienced Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania Nov 4, 2025 (Issuewire.com) - Acme, Pennsylvania Patrick Ponko, CRNA, BSN, MBA, a highly qualified Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, practices at a free-standing ambulatory surgery center specializing in plastic surgery. With extensive experience and a commitment to excellence, Patrick strives to enhance the quality of anesthesia services provided to a diverse range of ages and procedures.  He is proficient in regional anesthesia and has proctored hundreds of student anesthesiology residents clinically and didactically. He has mentored students of anesthesia from multiple universities for most of his 30+ years of anesthesia practice. 

Having completed his studies at the Westmoreland-Latrobe School of Anesthesia, Patrick also holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree from the Indiana University of Pennsylvania and a Master of Business Administration Degree from Waynesburg University. His educational background provides him with a solid foundation in both clinical practice and healthcare management, ensuring that he is well-equipped to lead anesthesia services at his free-standing surgery center. 

Before joining Delmont Surgery Center, Patrick served as the Chief CRNA at Latrobe Hospital, where he played a pivotal role in enhancing patient care and safety protocols. He was most recently the Chief CRNA and Perioperative Director at Penn Highlands Connellsville, where he demonstrated his leadership and commitment to high-quality anesthesia care. 

Learn More about Patrick Ponko:
Through his profile on BPW Medical Associates, P.C., https://bpwmedical.net/bio.php?id=261