Cristen Pense McKibben, FNP, is a board-certified family medicine nurse practitioner who sees infants six months and older, teens and adult patients. She provides preventative care, such as annual wellness exams, well-woman visits, pediatric physicals, vaccinations, and weight management, and manages acute and chronic illnesses. She treats a wide variety of conditions, including asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), diabetes, thyroid disorders, high blood pressure, contraception and family planning, and skin issues like acne and psoriasis. Cristen chose to specialize in family practice medicine because it allows her to provide comprehensive care for patients of all ages and treat a wide range of medical conditions within one practice setting. Her top priority is her patients' well-being, and she provides education, resources, and research-based knowledge to help them make informed decisions about their health. Raised in southeast Missouri, Cristen has always wanted a career in health care. In her free time, she enjoys spending time outdoors with her family and dogs. Cristen earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master of Science in Nursing, specializing in family practice medicine at Chamberlain College of Nursing in St. Louis, Missouri.