“Each patient is unique. My goal is to understand their values, needs, and desires, by assessing where they are in life, what is motivating them to change, and guiding them to improved and sustainable overall health.”
Karen Cherinka, CRNP
Mount Nittany Health Provider
Karen Cherinka, CRNP
Karen Cherinka, CRNP
About Me
Karen Cherinka, CRNP, earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Penn State University. She earned a Master of Science in Nursing and Family Nurse Practitioner from Graceland University in Independence, Missouri. She has provided nursing care for various providers during her career including Family Practice at Mount Nittany Health.
Karen is a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, American College of Lifestyle Medicine, and Pennsylvania Coalition of Nurse Practitioners. She received a Certificate of Advanced Education from the Obesity Medicine Association, of which she is also a member.
Female
English
Credentials
Medical Education
Graceland University - Lamoni, IA
Pennsylvania State University, Worthington - Dunmore. 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
4.8
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- August 11, 2024
This is a wonderful group and Ms. Cherinka is the best. The clinic is not at all what I thought. There is no shame or guilt. Only listening, empathy, advice, respect and support. I wish I had done this years ago as was suggested but I was too embarrassed. I wish everyone had access to this group.