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Blake B. Albretsen, CRNA

101 West 8th Avenue
Spokane, WA 99204
935.5 miles away
Medical Groups & Affiliations
Providence Medical Group - Inland Northwest
Speaks: English
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Providence Anesthesia Services - Sacred Heart

101 West 8th Avenue, Spokane, WA 99204

Insurances Accepted

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About Blake B. Albretsen

Blake Albretsen, CRNA, is a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist at Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center. He earned his Doctor of Nursing Practice in Nurse Anesthesia from Gonzaga University and is committed to delivering safe, high-quality anesthesia care with a strong focus on patient advocacy and clinical excellence. He prioritizes patient safety in every aspect of care and continually works to advance his knowledge and skills to ensure optimal outcomes. Born and raised in Spokane Valley, Blake is grateful for the opportunity to serve the community that shaped him. Practicing in his hometown holds personal significance and allows him to give back in a meaningful and lasting way. He comes from a large, close-knit Greek family and values the strong sense of connection, compassion, and resilience that upbringing has given him. Outside of work, Blake enjoys mountain biking, floating the Spokane River, playing board games, and spending time with his wife, family, and close friends. He believes that staying active and maintaining strong relationships outside of the hospital helps him bring balance, focus, and energy to his work with patients and colleagues.

Medical School

Gonzaga University
2025

Board Certifications
  • National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA), Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
Providence Anesthesia Services - Sacred Heart
101 West 8th Avenue
Spokane, WA 99204

Providence Anesthesia Services Holy Family Hospital
316 West Boone Avenue, Suite 757
Spokane, WA 99201

Medical Groups & Affiliations
Providence Medical Group - Inland Northwest

Outside of practicing anesthesia, I enjoy mountain biking, floating the Spokane River, playing board games, and spending quality time with friends and family. These activities help me stay active, recharge, and maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Conditions and Procedures

  • Anesthesia
  • Anesthesiology Earplugs
  • Brachial Plexus Block
  • Epidural Injection
  • Intraosseous Placement
  • Liver Transplant Anesthesia
  • Lumbar Spine Epidural Steroid Injection
  • Lumbar Sympathetic Blocks
  • Opioid Sparing Anesthesia
  • Peri Operative Medicine
  • Peripheral Nerve Block
  • Preoperative Evaluation
  • Regional Anesthesia
  • Supraorbital Nerve Block
  • Thoracic Spine Epidural Steroid Injection