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Karen Cherinka, CRNP

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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

Credentials

Medical Education
Graceland University - Lamoni, IA
Pennsylvania State University, Worthington - Dunmore. PA

Insurance

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
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    July 15, 2025

    Karen is exceptional and caring. She listens and offers helpful information. I wish she was my PCP as I really feel she provides great care for her patients.

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    July 2, 2025

    Karen in amazing. She listens, offers guidance and works with me. I love the 30 minutes she spends with me. It really is benefical.

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    June 25, 2025

    Karen is very informative and I feel that she carries about my progress and weight loss.

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    June 18, 2025

    Karen is always very positive and proactive.

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    June 9, 2025

    Karen is wonderful. She always takes time with me and cares not only about my health concerns but how I'm doing in general. I appreciate her genuine compassion and concern.

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    May 31, 2025

    Very personable, She explained new diet program available and after talking had a book she suggested I get.

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    May 21, 2025

    She included me in all the discussions and decisions.

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    May 8, 2025

    Karen always good at explaining, and answering questions.

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    April 29, 2025

    Karen always listens attentively. Treats me In a caring, supportive and respectful manner.

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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.

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    April 3, 2025

    Dr. Karen us the best ever

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    February 25, 2025

    Explains in thorough manner always, has empathy.

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    February 5, 2025

    Karen is thoughtful, encouraging, non-judgmental, and supportive.

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    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.

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    January 20, 2025

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

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    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.

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    November 24, 2024

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

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    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.

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    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.

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    July 11, 2025

    Karen included me fully in my treatment options, and she was careful to present things in a manner to provide additional motivation and support without judgement or negative criticism, while being firm enough to keep me on the proper path.

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Karen Cherinka, CRNP

“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