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Mount Nittany Health Provider

Karen Cherinka, CRNP

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Weight Management

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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

Locations

Locations
Exterior of 1850 Park Avenue

Mount Nittany Health Weight Management
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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 (accepted system-wide, except by Centre Pathology Associates, the Pathology department provider group as of 1/1/26)
  • 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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    March 20, 2026

    I already have recommended Karen to a family member. Who's also seeing Karen now

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    February 26, 2026

    Karen is a wonderful, knowledgeable, and helpful medical professional. Explained my treatment and other options very well.

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    February 20, 2026

    Karen Cherinka is wonderful. She always listens to me, encourages me, includes me in the care plan it's clear that she genuinely cares about me she is a wonderful provider. I highly recommend her.

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    February 17, 2026

    Very professional

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    January 21, 2026

    Karen is always thorough and very informative of any new medication's that are available and just all around a good visit with

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    December 3, 2025

    KAREN IS AN EXCELLENT medical professional! She always listens... Provides fantastic suggestions regarding my nutrition questions.

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    November 8, 2025

    Karen is wonderful. She genuinely cares and always provides compassionate care. She goes above and beyond to provide useful nutritional and activity related information to her patients.

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    October 9, 2025

    Karen had very good suggestions and guided me in the right direction to meet my goals.

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    October 7, 2025

    I cannot begin to say how much these appointments mean to me, the one-on-one time to discuss is priceless. Karen always listens and helps with resolving any issues, concerns etc. I look forward to my appointments with her.

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    September 28, 2025

    Karen is the best. She is always positive And easy to talk to.

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    September 25, 2025

    I HAVE recommended Karen to others.

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    September 11, 2025

    I am always pleased with this Dr. provider with her decision for my well being because she includes me and values my thoughts as well

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    September 1, 2025

    Karen is one of the best medical professionals that I have worked with. She listens attentively, and shares resources and strategies to enhance success with a strong level of care and empathy. Highly recommended.

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    August 31, 2025

    She was great.. Kind, caring and explained everything extremely well.

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    August 31, 2025

    Karen is awesome!!!!!!

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    August 14, 2025

    Karen is always a joy to speak with. She has impeccable bed side manner. She makes me feel like she's more a friend cheering me along on my weight loss journey.

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    August 7, 2025

    Karen is a WONDERFUL medical professional. She is very knowledgeable, explains things well, and cares about me as a patient. She's been VERY helpful in my weight management journey!

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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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    August 8, 2025

    She acknowledged my research, experience and the consideration I came to appoinment with and proceeded from there.

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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