About Pediatric Anesthesia, P.A.

Specialized Care Dedicated to Pediatric Patients

Our pediatric anesthesia team represents the most experienced group of fellowship-trained anesthesiologists dedicated to caring for children and young adults. When you entrust us with the care of your child, you can ensure they will be receiving the safest and best care in the Twin Cities.  The compassion, confidence, and experience we have in caring for children is unparalleled.

As a 22-member group of physicians at Pediatric Anesthesia, P.A., we have each completed comprehensive pediatric anesthesiology fellowships, making us the only pediatric anesthesiology practice dedicating 100% of our medical care to pediatric patients in the Twin Cities. 

  • Unparalleled Experience – Our board certified pediatric anesthesiologists provide the highest standards of care to your child
  • Team-based Approach – We work with highly trained Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) to provide high quality anesthetic care in a team-based model.
  • Twin Cities Coverage – Our team provides expert care across the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area.
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Quality Care

Since our founding over 40 years ago, we have built our reputation on providing exceptional anesthetic care for children throughout the Twin Cities.

We perform 15,000 general anesthetics annually across four clinical sites:

Our History

For over 40 years, we've been the cornerstone of specialized pediatric anesthesiology in the region.

1972: Inception

Pediatric Anesthesia, P.A. (PAPA) traces its roots back to the hiring of the first fellowship-trained pediatric anesthesiologist in the state of Minnesota in 1972 at Minneapolis Children’s Medical Center (MCMC).

1987: St. Paul Expansion

PAPA was asked to bring our expertise to St. Paul to provide anesthesiology services at Gillette Children’s Hospital, focusing on complex musculoskeletal and neurologic conditions.

1994: Commitment to Innovation

PAPA was asked to design and provide anesthetic care at the newly established ambulatory surgery center - Children’s Minnesota Surgery Center in Minnetonka, Minnesota.

Pivotal Merger

The merger of MCMC and Children’s Hospital of St. Paul formed the current Children’s Minnesota Hospitals and Clinics, the largest pediatric health care provider in the Upper Midwest.

2024: Continued Expansion

PAPA began providing office-based anesthesia care at Wise Decision, an oral surgery center in Minnetonka, Minnesota.

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Comprehensive Pediatric Anesthesia Services

Expert care for a full spectrum of pediatric surgical and non-surgical procedures.

  • Wide Scope of Practice – Services covering general surgery, ENT, orthopedic, ophthalmology, urologic, plastic surgery, and dental surgery.
  • Specialized Expertise – Including complex neurosurgery, craniofacial, congenital cardiac, and fetal anesthesia.
  • Diagnostic Support – Care for interventional radiology and non-invasive imaging services.

Meet Our Team

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Dr. Chandra Castro
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Dr. Kristin Clark
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Dr. Michael Collins
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Dr. David Dassenko
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Dr. Tyler Duckworth
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Dr. Jeffery Fabian
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Dr. Tuta Ion
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Dr. John Jochman
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Dr. Sarah Kaus
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Dr. Ben Kloesel
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Dr. Kelly Kromer
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Dr. Scott LeBard
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Dr. Amy Lee
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Dr. Jill Maresh
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Dr. Christopher Mickelson
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Dr. Frank Moran
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Dr. David Nicolai
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Dr. Ryan Rekuski
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Dr. Erik Stene
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Dr. Jon Tomasson
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Contact Our Office

Contact us today to discuss how our collaborative model and unparalleled expertise can integrate seamlessly with your facility or practice.