Kathryn Smith, FNP, DNP
Nurse Practitioner
My specialties:
- Pulmonary medicine
Professional interests:
- COPD management
- Asthma management
Practice philosophy: Treat every patient as if they were family or a friend.
What are you passionate about and why? I am passionate about helping people breathe better so they can enjoy the activities they want to do.
If you weren't a health care provider, what would you be? Forensic accountant
Why did you become a provider? When did you know this was the career for you? I became a provider to help people live a healthier life and to manage their chronic illness so they can enjoy life to the fullest.
What is something you have learned from your patients? To take time, listen, and be present.
What is one of the challenges of this career you enjoy? And why? The continuous learning of new medications and treatment options.
What is your personal health goal? To be healthy
What is the best thing you've done for your health or the best health advice you've received? I have learned to change my health habits, as aging requires different techniques to maintain health.
What are you most proud of? I am most proud of my loving family and the successfulness of our children.
What are a few of your personal achievements? Obtaining my Doctorate of Nursing Practice - Family Nurse Practitioner
Credentials
- FNP
- DNP
Specialties
- Pulmonary medicine
Educational institutions
- Liberty University
Current licenses and certifications
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Years of experience
- 1
Hospital affiliations
- Mercy Hospital
- Mercy Hospital – Unity Campus
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Major health plans we participate in
- Allina Health | Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
- HealthPartners
- Medica
- PreferredOne
- SelectCare/LaborCare
- UCare
- UnitedHealthcare
Other health plans we participate in
- Medicaid/Medicare
- Aetna
- America's PPO
- First Health/Coventry
- CIGNA
- Humana
- Hennepin Health (formerly Metropolitan Health Plan)
- PrimeWest
- South Country Health Alliance
- United Behavioral Health
- Wisconsin Physician Services (WPS)
She knows my complex case and very knowledgeable
I felt like she listened to me.
Nice laid back and even discussed future care possibilities I had not thought of
Knowledge and friendlyness
Kathryn was thorough and answered my questions. She asked my permission before taping our appoint. No complaints at all.
Very polite and knowledgeable
Kathryn was very informative, asked a lot of guestions, very professional.
She is very concerned about my condition and order medicine I needed and she very easy to talk to as she listens to what you have to say
Very good listener and personable.
Good service