Locations
621 Memorial Drive, Suite 100
South Bend, IN46601
About Kristen Atwood, NP
About Kristen
Meet Kristen Atwood. Her inspiration to pursue a career in medicine wasn’t tied to one specific moment. Instead, it was her desire to ease the pain of others and help them feel better that motivated her. As an oncology nurse practitioner, Kristen cares for patients who are undergoing cancer treatments and manages their side effects. She also sees patients who have completed treatment and need to be monitored.
People often ask her if it’s difficult working in oncology. But, as Kristen explains, “My mother passed away from cancer in 2017, so oncology has always held a special place in my heart. It’s important to me to be an advocate for people living with cancer.”
In Kristen’s eyes, the patient is always the provider. Her philosophy is to treat everyone with respect and make sure they know she’s listening. “Over the years, I’ve learned that every person I treat is unique,” Kristen says. “They inspire me to live each day to its fullest, and I want...
Meet Kristen Atwood. Her inspiration to pursue a career in medicine wasn’t tied to one specific moment. Instead, it was her desire to ease the pain of others and help them feel better that motivated her. As an oncology nurse practitioner, Kristen cares for patients who are undergoing cancer treatments and manages their side effects. She also sees patients who have completed treatment and need to be monitored.
People often ask her if it’s difficult working in oncology. But, as Kristen explains, “My mother passed away from cancer in 2017, so oncology has always held a special place in my heart. It’s important to me to be an advocate for people living with cancer.”
In Kristen’s eyes, the patient is always the provider. Her philosophy is to treat everyone with respect and make sure they know she’s listening. “Over the years, I’ve learned that every person I treat is unique,” Kristen says. “They inspire me to live each day to its fullest, and I want...
About Kristen
Meet Kristen Atwood. Her inspiration to pursue a career in medicine wasn’t tied to one specific moment. Instead, it was her desire to ease the pain of others and help them feel better that motivated her. As an oncology nurse practitioner, Kristen cares for patients who are undergoing cancer treatments and manages their side effects. She also sees patients who have completed treatment and need to be monitored.
People often ask her if it’s difficult working in oncology. But, as Kristen explains, “My mother passed away from cancer in 2017, so oncology has always held a special place in my heart. It’s important to me to be an advocate for people living with cancer.”
In Kristen’s eyes, the patient is always the provider. Her philosophy is to treat everyone with respect and make sure they know she’s listening. “Over the years, I’ve learned that every person I treat is unique,” Kristen says. “They inspire me to live each day to its fullest, and I want my patients to know that I truly care about them.”
In her own words…
Who is or was the most influential person/role model in your life? My mother.
What was your first job growing up? What do you remember most about it? I was a golf caddy at Warren Golf Course. I caddied for many Notre Dame coaches.
What is your favorite food? Movie? My favorite food is chicken parmesan. The Shawshank Redemption is my favorite movie. I literally watch it every time it’s on TV.
What were your best/worst subjects in school growing up? Science and math were my best subjects. History and art were my worst.
If you could sit down to dinner with anyone (alive or deceased), who would it be and why? My mom because I miss her so much. I want her to meet her granddaughter and see how much I’ve accomplished.
In addition to medicine, what are you passionate about? What are your hobbies, interests? Spending time with my family. I also love traveling, cooking and playing outside with my daughter.
What is something most people don’t know about you? I took two years off after Notre Dame to do volunteer work in Baltimore.
Meet Kristen Atwood. Her inspiration to pursue a career in medicine wasn’t tied to one specific moment. Instead, it was her desire to ease the pain of others and help them feel better that motivated her. As an oncology nurse practitioner, Kristen cares for patients who are undergoing cancer treatments and manages their side effects. She also sees patients who have completed treatment and need to be monitored.
People often ask her if it’s difficult working in oncology. But, as Kristen explains, “My mother passed away from cancer in 2017, so oncology has always held a special place in my heart. It’s important to me to be an advocate for people living with cancer.”
In Kristen’s eyes, the patient is always the provider. Her philosophy is to treat everyone with respect and make sure they know she’s listening. “Over the years, I’ve learned that every person I treat is unique,” Kristen says. “They inspire me to live each day to its fullest, and I want my patients to know that I truly care about them.”
In her own words…
Who is or was the most influential person/role model in your life? My mother.
What was your first job growing up? What do you remember most about it? I was a golf caddy at Warren Golf Course. I caddied for many Notre Dame coaches.
What is your favorite food? Movie? My favorite food is chicken parmesan. The Shawshank Redemption is my favorite movie. I literally watch it every time it’s on TV.
What were your best/worst subjects in school growing up? Science and math were my best subjects. History and art were my worst.
If you could sit down to dinner with anyone (alive or deceased), who would it be and why? My mom because I miss her so much. I want her to meet her granddaughter and see how much I’ve accomplished.
In addition to medicine, what are you passionate about? What are your hobbies, interests? Spending time with my family. I also love traveling, cooking and playing outside with my daughter.
What is something most people don’t know about you? I took two years off after Notre Dame to do volunteer work in Baltimore.
Insurance Accepted
- ASR
- Aetna CVS Health Marketplace (Via CHA ACO, LLC)
- Aetna Medicare Advantage (Via CHA ACO, LLC)
- Ambetter Marketplace (MHS)
- Anthem BCBS
- Anthem Healthy Indiana Plan (HIP)
- Anthem Medicaid (HHW HCC)
- Anthem Medicare Advantage
- Anthem Pathways for Aging
- CareSource Marketplace
- CareSource Medicaid (HHW)
- CareSource Medicaid (HIP)
- Cigna
- Communicare
- Community Health Alliance (CHA, Aetna, PHP Freedom, First Health)
- Devoted Health Medicare Advantage (via CHA ACO, LLC)
- Encore
- HealthSmart
- Humana Horizon Pathways for Aging
- Humana Medicare Advantage
- Immergrun Health Network
- Managed Health Services Healthly Indiana Plan (MHS HIP)
- Managed Health Services Medicaid (MHS HCC)
- Managed Health Services Medicaid (MHS HHW)
- Medicaid Indiana FFS
- Medicaid Michigan FFS
- Medicare FFS
- Multi Plan / Private Health Care Systems (PHCS)
- PNOA
- Plain Church Group
- Quality Care Alliance (QCA) (CHA ACO, LLC)
- Sagamore
- Signature Care / Parkview
- Stratose / National Preferred Provider Network (NPPN)
- TRH-Aetna Better Health Medicaid
- TRH-Aetna Commercial
- TRH-Aetna Medicare Advantage
- TRH-BCBS of MI Commercial
- TRH-BCBS of MI Medicare Advantage
- TRH-Blue Care Network (BCN) Commercial
- TRH-Blue Care Network (BCN) Medicare Advantage
- TRH-Humana Medicare Advantage
- TRH-Mclaren Health Plan Commercial
- TRH-Mclaren Health Plan Medicaid
- TRH-Mclaren Health Plan Medicare Advantage
- TRH-Meridian (Wellcare) Medicare Advantage
- TRH-Meridian AmBetter
- TRH-Meridian Dual (MA & MI Medicaid)
- TRH-Meridian Medicaid
- TRH-Molina Medicaid
- TRH-Molina Medicare Advantage
- TRH-Priority Health Commercial
- TRH-Priority Health Medicaid
- TRH-Priority Health Medicare Advantage
- TRH-United Healthcare Commercial
- TRH-United Healthcare Community Plan Medicaid
- TRH-United Healthcare Community Plan Medicare Advantage
- TRH-United Healthcare VACCN
- TRH–Aetna Better Health Dual (MA & MI Medicaid)
- Three Rivers Provider Network (TRPN)
- Tricare East Humana Military
- UnitedHealthcare (UHC)
- UnitedHealthcare (UHC) Pathways for Aging
- UnitedHealthcare Medicaid (HCC)
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage (UHC)
- VA CCN Optum UHC
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Certifications
- American Academy of Nurse Practitioners - 2019
- Indiana Wesleyan University - 2019
- Valparaiso University School of Nursing - 2015