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Kristen L. Northern, FNP

Family Medicine

Accepts New Patients
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About Kristen L. Northern, FNP

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Ages SeenInfants and Toddlers (ages 0-2), Children (ages 3-11), Adolescents (ages 12-18), Adults, Geriatrics, Newborns (0-28 days)
Hospital Affiliations
  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple
Insurance Accepted
*Accepted plans and benefits may vary by location.
INSURANCE PLAN
ACCEPTS NEW PATIENTS
Aetna - Aetna Signature Administrators
Accepts New Patients
Aetna - Choice POS II
Accepts New Patients
Aetna - Elect Choice
Accepts New Patients
Aetna - Health Network Only
Aetna - Health Network Option
Accepts New Patients
Aetna - HMO
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Aetna - Managed Choice
Accepts New Patients
Aetna - Open Access Elect Choice
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Aetna - Open Access HMO
Aetna - Open Access Managed Choice
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Aetna - Open Access Select
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Aetna - Open Choice PPO
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Aetna - QPOS
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Aetna - Select SM
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Aetna - US Access
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Solutions PPO
Accepts New Patients
Bell County Public Health District - Bell County Public Health District
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Advantage Bronze
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Advantage Gold
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Advantage HMO
Accepts New Patients
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Advantage Silver
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Choice Plus
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Choice PPO
Accepts New Patients
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Essentials
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Essentials Access HMO
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Premier
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Premier Open Access HMO
Accepts New Patients
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Federal Select PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Indemnity
Accepts New Patients
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare Advantage
Accepts New Patients
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare Advantage - EFH Retirees
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare Advantage - Oncor
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - ParPlan
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - STAR Kids
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Traditional
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Brookshire Brothers - Brookshire Brothers Employee Plan (Nexcaliber)
Cigna - CAC Plan
Cigna - Cigna Choice Fund
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Cigna - EPO
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Cigna - Flexcare
Cigna - HMO
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Cigna - HMO Open Access
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Cigna - HMO/POS
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Cigna - LocalPlus
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Cigna - LocalPlusIN
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Cigna - Network
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Cigna - Network Open Access
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Cigna - Network POS
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Cigna - Open Access Plus
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Cigna - POS
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Cigna - POS Open Access
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Cigna - PPO
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Consolidated Association of Railroad Employees - Self-Insured Employee Plan
Coventry - Coventry/First Health
DFW ConnectedCare - American Airlines Employee Benefit Plan
Envolve Vision - Envolve Vision
EyeMed Vision - EyeMed Vision
First Health - First Health PPO
Galaxy Health Network - Galaxy Health Network
Gladney Center - Gladney Center
HealthSmart - ACCEL Network
HealthSmart - HealthSmart PPO
HealthSmart - HealthSmart Preferred Care EPO
HealthSmart - HealthSmart Preferred Care GEPO
HealthSmart - Preferred Network
Humana Behavioral - Tricare Members Only
Accepts New Patients
Humana - ChoiceCare
Accepts New Patients
Humana - ChoiceCare Preferred Network
Humana - Commercial HMO Plans
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Humana - Commercial PPO Plans
Accepts New Patients
Humana - Humana Preferred
Accepts New Patients
Humana - Medicare Advantage Plans (exclude Southwestern Health Resources Network)
Accepts New Patients
Humana - National POS
Accepts New Patients
Imagine Health - EPN
Independent Medical Systems - IMS Network
Magellan - CHIP
Magellan - Navigator Networks
Magellan - Pinnacle Networks
Magellan - STAR
Magellan - STAR Kids
Magellan - Summit Networks
Medicaid - AmeriGroup
Medicaid - Oklahoma Medicaid
Medicaid - Parkland HealthFirst
Medicaid - Superior HealthPlan
Medicaid - Traditional Medicaid
Medical Development International - MDI
Medicare Railroad - Medicare Railroad
Accepts New Patients
Medicare - Traditional Medicare
Accepts New Patients
Midland Memorial Hospital - Employee Benefit Plan
Mother Frances Hospital Regional - Self-Insured Employee Plan
OccuNet - Occupational Networks of Texas, Inc.
Optum - United Behavioral Healthcare/Optum
PHCS Network - Beech Street of Texas PPO
PHCS Network - Private Health Care SYstem PPO
Reny Company - Workers Comp
Rockport - Workers Comp
Sedgwick Preferred Network f/k/a Southwest Medical - Workers Comp
Superior Health Plan - Ambetter Balance Care - Silver
Superior Health Plan - Ambetter Secure Care - Gold
Superior Health Plan - CHIP
Accepts New Patients
Superior Health Plan - CHIP Perinate
Accepts New Patients
Superior Health Plan - Foster Care
Accepts New Patients
Superior Health Plan - STAR
Accepts New Patients
Superior Health Plan - STAR+PLUS
Accepts New Patients
Superior Vision - Superior Vision
Superior - Ambetter Balance Care - Silver
Superior - Ambetter Secure Care - Gold
Three Rivers Network - Three Rivers Network
Tricare - Tricare Extra
Accepts New Patients
Tricare - Tricare Prime
Accepts New Patients
Tricare - Tricare Select
Accepts New Patients
TriWest HealthCare - VA-PCCC
United Behavioral Healthcare/Optum - United Behavioral Healthcare/Optum
UnitedHealth - AARP Medicare Complete
UnitedHealth - Charter EPO
Accepts New Patients
UnitedHealth - Charter HMO
Accepts New Patients
UnitedHealth - Charter POS
Accepts New Patients
UnitedHealth - CHIP
UnitedHealth - Choice +HMO
Accepts New Patients
UnitedHealth - Choice EPO
Accepts New Patients
UnitedHealth - Choice HMO
Accepts New Patients
UnitedHealth - Choice Plus POS
Accepts New Patients
UnitedHealth - Core Choice Plus POS
Accepts New Patients
UnitedHealth - Core EPO
Accepts New Patients
UnitedHealth - Core HMO
Accepts New Patients
UnitedHealth - Dual Complete Medicare Advantage
UnitedHealth - Group Medicare Advantage
UnitedHealth - Medicare Complete
UnitedHealth - Medicare Gold
UnitedHealth - Medicare Silver
UnitedHealth - Navigate EPO
Accepts New Patients
UnitedHealth - Navigate HMO
Accepts New Patients
UnitedHealth - Navigate HMO+
Accepts New Patients
UnitedHealth - Navigate POS
Accepts New Patients
UnitedHealth - Nexus ACO OA
UnitedHealth - Options PPO
Accepts New Patients
UnitedHealth - PPO
Accepts New Patients
UnitedHealth - Secure Horizons
UnitedHealth - Select +
Accepts New Patients
UnitedHealth - Select EPO
Accepts New Patients
UnitedHealth - Select HMO
Accepts New Patients
UnitedHealth - Select Plus POS
Accepts New Patients
UnitedHealth - STAR
UnitedHealth - STAR Kids
UnitedHealth - STAR+PLUS
UnitedHealth - UHC West Signature Value Gated HMO
University Mary Hardin - Baylor-Employee Benefit Plan
Your rights and protections against surprise medical bills

Insurance listings are subject to change without prior notice. Please call your physician's office or your health or insurance plan to verify coverage information prior to scheduling your visit or procedure. Not all members participating in contracted networks have "in network" access. In network participation may change from time to time without prior notice. Independent providers (which could include, for example only, anesthesiologists, radiologists, pathologists, emergency medicine physicians, advance practice professionals, and other independent providers of health care services) may deliver part of your care, and such providers may be considered out-of-network on your health and insurance plans even if the Facility may be considered in network. If you desire additional information as to the providers who may be involved in providing your care, you can either ask your treating provider (who may know some of the specialists or groups who could be involved) or you can request a list of Facility-based physician groups by calling the following toll free number: (877) 810-0372. This list is updated annually and is subject to change without prior notice.

Background

Education
  • Education: Masters of Science in Nursing, Baylor University (2010)
Certifications
  • Family Nurse Practitioner - American Nurses Credentialing Center

Reviews (159) for Kristen L. Northern, FNP

Overall: 4.9*
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Mar 12, 2023
Kristen was friendly, courteous, and professional when discussing my care
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Mar 11, 2023
She is very thorough and positive.
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Mar 9, 2023
Super friendly, takes the time to listen
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Mar 9, 2023
Kristen truly listens and cares about her patients. She is professional, courteous and I do not feel rushed during my appointments. Having Kristen on your staff is surely a positive asset.
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Mar 8, 2023
Kristen is always a joy to visit and receive care from. She is very attentive to my needs and takes the time to go over any questions or concerns I have with my medical care. An excellent NP and someone who Hillcrest BSW should be proud to be associated with.
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Mar 7, 2023
Kristen is always attentive & answers every question I have. She takes the time necessary to hear what I'm experiencing. I do recommend her to anyone who needs a caring provider.
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Mar 4, 2023
She's kind and listens. Her explanations are thorough. She makes me feel like I'm talking to a friend rather than a healthcare provider.
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Mar 3, 2023
Kristen is always friendly, very easy to talk to and professional.
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Mar 2, 2023
Great first appointment. Very kind, professional and understanding.
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Mar 2, 2023
Very caring, efficient
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Feb 28, 2023
Kristen is an absolute godsend. She's friendly, patient, kind, thorough and knowledgeable. She goes above and beyond to help me. Whatever you're paying her, double it.
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Feb 25, 2023
Kind & listens we love her!
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Feb 25, 2023
Always friendly, listens, helpful.
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Feb 23, 2023
Always amazing care given
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Feb 20, 2023
Friendly
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Feb 16, 2023
Kristen is the best!
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Feb 16, 2023
Friendly , thorough visit.
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Feb 14, 2023
I received excellent care, took time to listen and asked many questions to determine best treatment and eliminate serious possibilities
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Feb 13, 2023
Kristen was a great listener and very knowledgeable.
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Feb 4, 2023
Great listener
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Jan 31, 2023
She is caring. She explains things very well as to why she is doing what she is prescribing. She ask if you are ok with it. It's all about the communication with the patient.
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Jan 26, 2023
Kristen is knowledgeable and current. She isn't pushy but more encouraging and thoughtful. I did recommend her to my daughter-in-law who has been a satisfied patient for several years.
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Jan 25, 2023
Very caring and above board
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Jan 22, 2023
She was personable and friendly. I definitely felt like she took the time to lean about me and my health concerns moving forward.
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Jan 20, 2023
She's always nice n very understanding
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Jan 20, 2023
Excellent .
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Jan 20, 2023
Always attentive, caring and does everything possible to take care of all needs.
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Jan 18, 2023
Very professional,courteous and thorough.
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Jan 18, 2023
Always a good experience.
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Jan 17, 2023
Have always gotten great service from her, never feeling rushed
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Jan 16, 2023
Kristen Northern throughly listened to everything I needed to say and all of my concerns. She is compassionate, patient, understanding and matter of fact. I have not received better care in all the doctors I have visited. I highly recommend her!
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Jan 16, 2023
Kristin is always knowledgeable and attentive to all issues
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Jan 15, 2023
My care provider always makes sure you understand your DX and what medicine or procedure you need to have,
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Jan 14, 2023
I can't say enough good things about her after only ONE visit. I felt heard and that means so much!!
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Jan 12, 2023
NP Northern actually listens to what you have to stay.
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Jan 11, 2023
She was very thorough and answered all my wuestions
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Jan 7, 2023
Listens and very proactive
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Jan 6, 2023
Ms. Northern listened attentively to me about the issue that brought me to the clinic, and discovered a second issue that I was not aware of.
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Jan 5, 2023
Always listens and provides great care
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Jan 5, 2023
She was nice & knowledgeable
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Jan 4, 2023
Excellent
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Jan 4, 2023
She's great. I'm much better today
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Dec 29, 2022
Excellent
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Dec 25, 2022
I have recommended her to many friends. She doesn't tell you what is wrong. She opens a dialog & she leads a discussion of my symptoms that always leads to a diagnosis. We discuss the pros & cons of any medication she suggests. Best of all, she doesn't get antsy after a few minutes. She stays with me long enough to make sure we have a plan in place to resolve any illness.
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Dec 22, 2022
Knowledgeable, thorough, good personality
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Dec 22, 2022
She's warm, caring and professional
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Dec 20, 2022
Dr. Northern always listens to my concerns to the best of her ability. Always genuinely concerned. And very helpful
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Dec 14, 2022
She and her staff shows they care, they all take the time to hear what you have to say
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Dec 13, 2022
Excellent experience
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Dec 13, 2022
Love that she listens to my concerns and answers my questions. Does not rush me at our appointment.
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Dec 10, 2022
Everyone is always nice and professional. I love Kristen because she knows her patients and treats them as an individual not a patient. She takes her time to ask questions and listen to you about what you feel and need
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Dec 8, 2022
She puts you at ease and answers your questions. She's easy to converse with. She's a kind person.
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Dec 8, 2022
She is the best, when it comes to her patients health
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Dec 7, 2022
I absolutely love that Kristen is my health provider!! I have used BSW for all my life and she is by far the best care provider I've come across. She not only is attentive to my care, she follows up and she gets me well and back on my feet. Please treat her well as an employee, because she is a huge asset to your company. She epitomizes what a healthcare provider should be.
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Dec 2, 2022
Provided great information
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Nov 26, 2022
This was my first meet and greet with NP Northern. She seem to be a very forward with her patients and understanding. I look forward to see how she is with my son when he comes in for his visit
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Nov 24, 2022
Nurse Northern is the primary care physician for my wife and son and has been since we moved here and we all think she's awesome.
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Nov 19, 2022
Very comfortable
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Nov 15, 2022
Caring and listened well. Gave me a number of relevant options and suggestions.
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Nov 15, 2022
Very nice, personable, and efficient.
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Nov 12, 2022
Good. She was responsive.
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Nov 12, 2022
I always feel as though I receive the best care whenever I visit Nurse Practitioner Northern. She is always kind and friendly. She expresses her concern not only for my health, but my personal life as well.
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Nov 11, 2022
Overall a good experience.
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Nov 4, 2022
I have received excellent care. My doctor listens and answers all my questions and is timely and thorough.
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Oct 28, 2022
She is the best of the best
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Oct 28, 2022
Kristen always takes the time to listen & addresses all concerns.
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Oct 25, 2022
Takes time to listen
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Oct 8, 2022
Great provider, wants my inputs and discusses all options
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Oct 8, 2022
Thorough, kind, knowledeable
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Oct 4, 2022
She is the best.
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Oct 4, 2022
Professional and efficient
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Oct 2, 2022
I trust Kristen Northern completely with monitoring my health.
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Oct 1, 2022
She is absolutely amazing!!!
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Oct 1, 2022
She was caring and knew what she was talking
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Sep 29, 2022
She's great. She always listens and cares and takes wonderful care of me.
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Sep 29, 2022
Very attentive caring and professional. Best provider
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Sep 27, 2022
She was so friendly and helpful! I'm excited to have her as my new provider. I've already referred my husband to her.
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