Kristen Larter, ARNP, WHNP-BC

I'm passionate about educating and empowering women about their health and choices, so they can make decisions they feel comfortable with. I believe every patient should be treated with dignity and respect no matter their situation. Patients should feel safe to confide in their provider and receive non-judgmental care.

Why did you become a provider?
I have a passion for helping and educating people. I wanted to be someone people feel comfortable with during an appointment.

Why did you decide to join UnityPoint Health?
The culture here is inclusive, which I really like.

What medical specialties or special interests do you have?
Women's health. Patients benefit from this because I have more than average knowledge about problems that are specific to women.

Describe your average patient.
People seeking well-woman exams, STI testing, contraception or those who have vaginal infections, pelvic pain and abnormal periods.

What would your patients say about you?
Patients describe me as calm, nice and making them feel comfortable during visits.

What's the most important thing to know about you?
We're welcoming and non-judgmental in our clinic, and we're here to support you the best we can! We often hear how comfortable we made a patient feel, which I believe is one of the best compliments to get as a provider!

What's the ideal provider/patient relationship?
Open, non-judgmental and one where we make a decision as a team after discussing all of the risks and benefits.

What do you like to do in your free time?
I absolutely love to travel! In my free time, I'm usually spending time with my kids or planning my next trip. A fun fact about me: I'm a Swiftie! In addition, I grew up in Northeast Iowa, so serving the communities in this area is something I've always wanted to do.