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Kristina Schaefer, FNP-BC

Patient Rating:

4.9 Read all reviews

My Specialties:

Family Nurse Practitioner, Board-certified

Gender:

Female

Affiliations:

Salmon Creek Medical Center

About Me:

Kristina believes in providing up-to-date, evidence-based medicine tailored to meet each patient’s specific-needs. Her philosophy is that healthcare should be a partnership between the patient and the provider, and that each patient should be treated as a whole individual with their own values, goals, and aspirations to reach their highest quality of life. Her goal is to assist the patient to make educated and informed decisions, so that they can take an active and engaged role in their health. She enjoys taking care of minor injuries, as well as chronic conditions, and treating all ages. She is a member of the Honor Society of Nursing-Sigma Theta Tau International and The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. Kristina is the proud mother of a son and daughter, and enjoys spending time with her kids, gardening, reading, and playing with her dog.

Education:
Master of Nursing: Washington State University
Bachelors of Science in Nursing: Washington State University
Associate in Applied Sciences: DeAnza College
Certification: Board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner
Year I Started Practice: 2009
Hospitals Served: Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center

Patient Rating

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4.9 out of 5     175 Ratings     80 Comments
Mar 3, 2023
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Kristina is always very thorough and helpful.
Feb 27, 2023
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Im very happy with Kristina.She shows genuine care and compassion. I will continue seeing her
Feb 27, 2023
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Always thorough. Reviews medical records, follows up as planned, makes recovery for each concern.
Feb 21, 2023
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Always listens, checks me or my concerns, leave feeling safe
Feb 16, 2023
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No bad experiences
Feb 14, 2023
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Kristina listened to my concerns, asked appropriate questions, was caring, confidently diagnosed the issue, worked with me to create a care plan.
Feb 14, 2023
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All good
Feb 13, 2023
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Very personable provider. I like that she doesnt talk over me or talk at me, but partners with me.
Feb 9, 2023
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Kristina is one of 4 physician in my lifetime that is considered really thorough & completely open & honest. Because she is thorough & takes time to go over complete medical history & remembers me.
Feb 7, 2023
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We discussed possible lung scans and j declined. My choice my body! She cut my toenails because I am too fat to reach toes. She always listens and advises. I really respect that she respects my decisions.
Feb 3, 2023
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Very pleased with the care I'm getting from Kristina Schaefer, she listens, is very thorough, I feel heard and never rushed.
Feb 2, 2023
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Love Kristina she is so knowledgeable, kind and caring
Jan 30, 2023
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She was ver attentive and addressed all concerns and questions.
Jan 24, 2023
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It was very good. Everyone I know has there own doctor, so I don't recommend.
Jan 24, 2023
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The best doctor I have ever had
Jan 19, 2023
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I was nervous when I first got there but after I went in exam room and nurse took my blood pressure and we talked I felt much better.
Jan 12, 2023
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Going to the doctor is a pleasant experience.
Jan 10, 2023
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She is always very communicative and helpful.
Jan 3, 2023
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My provider is easy to access for appointments and via text message system. I appreciate that she take time during my appointment and do not feel rushed.
Dec 30, 2022
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Everyone I talked to was kind and professional and efficient
Dec 22, 2022
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Kristina Schaefer really listens and provides good feedback and suggestions
Dec 20, 2022
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Dr Kristina was really kind and supportive. Especially when I told her I'm looking to start exercising to lose some weight. She was supportive and kind and gentle about it, which I really appreciated because weight loss, my body shape, and food are all sometimes really hard topics for me to talk about. I really enjoyed her and appreciated her kindness. I also appreciated her being gentle when I shared my struggles with anxiety and how I just can't cope with it by myself anymore. She made me feel good and secure about starting a new prescription, not like a crazy person or a loser wacko for having to be on meds. I really felt like she took care of me.
Dec 20, 2022
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Very great experience
Dec 19, 2022
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Kristina is very attentive. She really listens to her patients. I always feel like she cares about my health!
Dec 9, 2022
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Didn't receive call with lab results.
Dec 8, 2022
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The Doctor was kind, thoughtful, and took time to get to know me and my concerns. I felt very comfortable and happy.
Dec 6, 2022
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I am comfortable talking with Kristina about all my health issues and she listens , explains and recommends or refers when necessary. I never feel she is rushing me out the door which is something rare and I appreciate.
Dec 5, 2022
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Provider is a good listener & very conscientious.
Dec 2, 2022
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This was the first y to one I saw Dr. Kristina. I am so happy to now be a patient of hers. She was friendly, reviewed all my records to get to know me and asked me questions to further her understanding. She us the perfect Dr. For me and am so grateful.
Nov 22, 2022
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Kristina Schaefer was very thorough.
Nov 18, 2022
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Gave a document informing me of treatment for my issues last visit I had
Nov 15, 2022
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This was my first visit with this provider, as my regular provider had left this facility. I was impressed with this new provider and will continue to see her.
Nov 15, 2022
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Kristina is amazing! She is very thorough and really listens and responds to concerns. I feel as if she really works hard to know what is happening with her clients and develops a good rapport with them.
Nov 10, 2022
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Good -
Nov 8, 2022
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She was very comfortable to be with and to talk to.
Oct 28, 2022
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Kristina is always very thorough and helpful.
Oct 17, 2022
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My only hesitation in recommending legacy, not the actual provider, has to do with its, in my view , over attention to prescriptions-28 day limits when other providers will allow 3 months at a time & require "contracts" for some medications. That, combined with drug screenings, etc can make one feel a bit overseen. It's a bit much for those of us who have lived this long, have endured much & take responsibility for our actions. I'm not comfortable with these policies & may switch companies for this reason.
Oct 11, 2022
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Kristina is always very pleasant, communicative, and professional.
Oct 11, 2022
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Good
Oct 10, 2022
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My provider was well informed about my health needs and was very professional and friendly
Oct 6, 2022
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Was very good
Oct 4, 2022
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She is a new doctor to me and I liked her. She seemed good and we will continue to have her as our doctor
Oct 4, 2022
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I am very happy with AP Schaefer. She listens and advises. Plus she laughs at my jokes.
Sep 23, 2022
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Kristina is very good at explaining everything
Sep 22, 2022
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I have known many medical professionals. Kristina is up there with the very best. She understands my medical conditions which unfortunately are rather numerous and we discuss all options etc. In addition to her being very helpful, she really cares which to me is very important.
Sep 15, 2022
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My first visit with her. She will be my new primary care provider. She went over my record very carefully. Made me feel comfortable with new person.
Sep 9, 2022
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Kristina Schaefer is kind and thorough. I am a health care provider myself, and she provides everything I look for in a provider!
Sep 8, 2022
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My provider addresses all my concerns in a very respectful manner which I greatly appreciate.
Aug 30, 2022
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We've been to this clinic 3 times and the providers never washed or sanitized their hands....I won't be back.
Aug 25, 2022
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Excellent care.
Aug 23, 2022
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Appreciate practitioner as well as assistant and phlebotomist.
Aug 23, 2022
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Being that she is a new provider, I liked her. Will return when needed.
Aug 18, 2022
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Got some input on childcare/ education for grandkids
Aug 16, 2022
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Ms. Schaefer ARNP always listens to my concerns and meets me where I am at physically and emotionally. She is a joy to talk to and I always enjoy my visits.
Aug 16, 2022
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All Good.
Aug 16, 2022
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Kristina S. And her nurse assistant were very good, thorough, and efficient in taking care of me. I am glad I chose Legacy when I moved here.
Aug 11, 2022
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Kristina went over my history, listened to my concerns and formulated a plan. She is thorough, informative, professional and friendly.
Jul 29, 2022
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There was a delay because of an emergency with another patient. It was explained to me and I was updated periodically, so it was not a problem.
Jul 22, 2022
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First time meeting this provider and it was great!
Jul 21, 2022
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Quick, friendly and informative.
Jul 11, 2022
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It seems that Kristina is very focused on her laptop so it takes away from personal attention but she is helpful and I understand my overall health -
Jul 11, 2022
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Kristina does a great job My appointment was very comfortable.
Jun 23, 2022
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No bad, very good
Jun 14, 2022
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For the first time in a very long time I felt like I had a provider that listened to me and didn't seem like they were in a hurry or distracted. This was an awesome experience!
Jun 13, 2022
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Very thorough
Jun 13, 2022
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The only bad was getting blood draw. She missed all 4 tries. It cause me to feel like I was going to pass out. I had to lay down and wait for my blood pressure to go back up. I have to go back to have it done.
Jun 10, 2022
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Provider was unusually thorough, unlike prior visits. She spent a long time discussing all meds and health issues, which was a welcome change from prior visits that felt like fat food drive through
Jun 7, 2022
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Took the time to be thorough.
Jun 3, 2022
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First time visit. She is now my new primary provider.
May 31, 2022
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Kristina is great. I have referred multiple friends to her.
May 31, 2022
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Past health records were review. Prescriptions ordered, vaccine booster given. Encouraged 2nd shingles shot.Very thorough, much better than previous doctor in Peace Health.
May 27, 2022
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I've been coming to this site for over 15 years.
May 23, 2022
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Dr. Schaefer was the best provider I have ever seen! She makes me feel so comfortable, listened too and always solves my concerns! I always leave her office feeling so much happier and calm no matter what I'm facing at the moment. She always took my concerns seriously when past health professionals have not. Shes the reason I'm in good condition today. I cannot thank her enough for all her care, time and attention to detail she has taken with me!
May 23, 2022
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Always helpful
May 13, 2022
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I had Kristina as a doctor for several years.. She very thorough she stepped out of her practice and when I found her again I was so very thankful that my Ins etc workedI hadn't had anyone even close to her professionalism.I referred her to a good friend and now they're a patient
May 6, 2022
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She has been very Patient and kind and thorough
Apr 26, 2022
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Nurse and doctor excellent. Needed appt same day and on road to recovery
Apr 25, 2022
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I have never met so many wonderful and caring people all in one office! Staff and doctors were a delight!
Apr 25, 2022
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Kristina has a wonderful bedside manner and is always willing to discuss my concerns with respect and interest. She's always ready to look further into a subject. I'm very happy with her as my primary.
Apr 19, 2022
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All good. Anyone would be very fortunate to have Kristina as his or her primary care proviider. I feel very fortunate to have found her!!! .

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