Karen Vanaman, FNP-C 

“I enjoy getting to know my patients and working with them to develop a care plan that reflects promoting health in ways that are meaningful to their lifestyles.” 

Karen Vanaman, FNP-C, is a board-certified cardiology family nurse practitioner with Northern Arizona Healthcare Medical Group. She is located in Flagstaff. 

Philosophy 

Karen believes in providing comprehensive and holistic healthcare that is individualized to the patient. She believes there is value in educating patients and their families on their disease processes and promoting health and wellness in all stages of life. 

Expertise and Special Interests 

Karen had six years’ experience as nurse in cardiovascular critical care units prior to working as a nurse practitioner. 

Education and Certification 

Karen earned her master’s degree in nursing with a family nurse practitioner specialty from the University of South Alabama in Mobile, Ala.; her bachelor’s degree in nursing and her master’s degree in geology from Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, Ariz.; and her bachelor’s degree in geology from Ohio University in Athens, Ohio.  

Karen is board certified by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and is a member of the American Association of Critical Care Nurses.