Mount Nittany Health Provider

Karen Cherinka, CRNP

4.9

Weight Management

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Karen Cherinka, CRNP

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Mount Nittany Health Weight Management

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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

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Treatment and Conditions

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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

127 Ratings 19 Reviews

19 Comments

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April 18, 2025

Karen is such an asset to Mount Nittany!! She is the most kind and compassionate provider. She truly cares about helping her patients make the best decisions for their health and weight loss journey.
April 3, 2025

Dr. Karen us the best ever
February 25, 2025

Explains in thorough manner always, has empathy.
February 5, 2025

Karen is thoughtful, encouraging, non-judgmental, and supportive.
February 3, 2025

Karen is amazing to work with! She listens and makes suggestions on how to better your health and ultimately lets you decide with guidance.
January 20, 2025

From the nurse to the practitioner, all were professional and shared a genuine concern for my needs.
December 12, 2024

Karen is a delightful provider. I trust her completely and she really takes an avid interest in what we're doing with my health and weight loss.
November 24, 2024

Took the time to explain issues with my health answered all my questions about condition and medication
October 31, 2024

Karen listens and truly cares. She provided compassionate care every time. It is a pleasure to have her as a member of my healthcare team.
October 22, 2024

Karen was understanding and supportive. She explained things in a manner that was informative and useful. She was very kind and seemed genuine about helping me with my healthcare.
October 22, 2024

Karen is caring and informative.
October 19, 2024

Karen is such a great provider. I never feel rushed and I feel like we are a team in coming to solutions that can help my situation.
October 17, 2024

My visits with Karen Cherinka are so valuable to me. She takes a full 30 minutes wme. She has so much knowledge information, listens to me when I have struggles, she works towards a solution. I wouldn't have the success without her leading me on the journey.
September 27, 2024

Karen was a great listener who offered great suggestions to add to my healthy habits. I feel like I am in excellent hands with her.
September 22, 2024

I felt listened to my opinion respected. We worked together towards attainable goals a reasonable strategy.
August 23, 2024

This was my 1st appointment with Karen. I was very comfortable with her and sensed her dedication in helping with encouraging education and support in pursuing a healthier body and weight. Additionally she made me aware of the importance of strength training...and she provided a very compelling article regarding weight loss for seniors. Very encouraging appointment.
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.
July 25, 2024

Karen Cherinka had prescribed a new medication. I had indicated through the portal of difficulties adjusting. Karen not only responded IMMEDIATELY through the portal but phoned my personal cell phone after hours to see how I was doing. Wonderful professional!!
June 25, 2024

Karen is super, at what she does. Very concerned about me meeting my goals.

“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