“I believe in a relationship-based care model. The stronger my relationship with the patient and the other care providers that I’m working with, the better the outcomes.”
Darren Petrunak, CRNP
Mount Nittany Health Provider
Darren Petrunak, CRNP
- Accepting New Patients
Accepting Telehealth Appointments
Darren Petrunak, CRNP
About Me
“I love this community and the communities that surround it,” said Darren. “The people that I work with at Mount Nittany Health are invaluable to me.”
Previously, Darren worked as a critical care nurse in the Mount Nittany Medical Center intensive care and the progressive care units. He has an Associate of Science in Nursing from Mount Aloysius College, a Bachelor of Science from Saint Francis University, and a Master of Science in Nursing from Bloomsburg University. Darren’s education and advanced clinical training prepared him to earn his certification as a Nurse Practitioner.
Darren has worked as a nurse for seven years starting at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital and now at Mount Nittany Health. He was inspired by his parents, both nurses, to pursue a nursing career. In his own career, he has developed a passion for helping patients with obesity and weight management.
A curious person by nature, Darren has many hobbies including cooking, drawing, painting, martial arts, scuba diving, and reading.
Male
English
Credentials
Medical Education
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania - Bloomsburg, PA
Mount Aloysius College - Cresson, PA
Insurance
Accepted insurance providers
- Aetna
- Advantra
- AmeriHealth Caritas Pennsylvania
- AmeriHealth Caritas Pennsylvania CHC
- AmeriHealth Caritas Northeast
- AmeriHealth Caritas VIP Care
- Capital Blue Cross (including Senior Blue, Keystone Health Plan Central, Health One and Blue CHIP)
- Cigna (accepted system-wide, except by CEMA, the Emergency Department provider group)
- Community Care Behavioral Health Organization (psychiatry)
- Gateway Health Plan (Medical Assistance Product)
- Geisinger Health Plan/Geisinger Gold/GHP Family
- Government: CHAMPUS, Tricare/Black Lung Benefits Act
- HealthAmerica/HealthAssurance/First Health
- Highmark/ PA Blue Shield
- Medical Assistance
- Medicare/Medicare Railroad
- PA Health and Wellness
- Preferred Health Services
- Three Rivers Provider Network
- United Behavioral Health (psychiatry)
- United Healthcare/United Healthcare Student Resources
- UPMC Health Plan/UPMC For Life/UPMC For You
Reviews
4.9
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- February 26, 2024
Very professional relatable. Put me at ease right away. Expressed genuine concern for my well being as we developed a workable plan