Jonathan Anson

Jonathan Anson, MD is an Associate Professor in the Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine at Penn State College of Medicine. He serves as Clinical Curriculum Director for the Residency Program and provides specialized patient services including Acute/Regional Pain, General Anesthesia, Obstetric Anesthesia, and Outpatient Anesthesia. His clinical practice is affiliated with Penn State Health.

• Education: Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University (MD, 2005)
• Training: Transitional Internship at Mercy Medical Center (2006), Anesthesiology Residency at University of Pennsylvania Medical Center (2009)

Dr. Anson's research focuses on critical areas of anesthesiology including interventional pain management, obstetric anesthesia, drug-drug interactions, and perioperative safety. His work has been published in journals like the Journal of Clinical Anesthesia and International Journal of Obstetric Anesthesia, with studies on topics such as back pain in anesthesia providers, management of elevated intracranial pressure in obstetric patients, and anesthesia protocols for interventional procedures.

Notable trends in his publications include:

• Development of standardized protocols for interventional pain management
• Analysis of occupational health risks in anesthesia providers
• Optimization of anesthesia techniques for neurosurgical and obstetric applications
• Investigation of pharmacological interactions affecting surgical outcomes
• Improvement of clinical education through case-based learning
• Advancement of patient safety measures in perioperative care