Christopher Palombo

Christopher Palombo, MSN, CRNA, is a board-certified Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist with more than 15 years of experience in critical care and anesthesia across hospital, ambulatory surgery, and office-based surgical settings. He serves as the dedicated anesthesia provider for Rosett Plastic Surgery and is responsible for the safe administration and monitoring of anesthesia for surgical procedures performed by the practice.

Chris earned his Master of Science in Nursing from Samuel Merritt University in Oakland, California, where he graduated with a 4.0 GPA and received advanced clinical training in pediatric, obstetric, trauma, and cardiothoracic anesthesia. His clinical background includes extensive experience in outpatient anesthesia, plastic and cosmetic surgery, orthopedics, ENT, gastrointestinal procedures, and regional anesthesia for postoperative pain management.

At Rosett Plastic Surgery, Chris provides individualized anesthesia care tailored to each patient's medical history, procedure, and comfort needs. He performs thorough pre-operative assessments, carefully monitors patients throughout surgery, and provides attentive post-operative care to help support a smooth and comfortable recovery.

Before becoming a CRNA, Chris worked in high-acuity surgical and cardiac intensive care units, where he developed a strong foundation in critical care medicine, patient safety, and calm decision-making under pressure. His experience allows him to approach each patient with both technical expertise and a deep understanding of safety, comfort, and reassurance.

Patients appreciate Chris' calm, attentive, and reassuring presence. He is committed to helping patients feel informed, comfortable, and well cared for before, during, and after surgery. Patient safety is his highest priority, and he remains dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of anesthesia care through ongoing education, certification, and professional development.

Chris is board certified by the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists and is a member of the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology.