Kristen Barkow Calnan, ARNPObstetrics/Gynecology in Kyle, TX

Kristen Calnan, APRN, WHNP, is a nurse practitioner specializing in obstetrics and gynecology at Ascension Seton in Kyle, Texas near Austin, TX. She listens to understand you and your health concerns, taking the time to get to know you and your family's health history and create a personalized care plan that's right for you. As a NP, Kristen can diagnose illness and injury, prescribe medication and provide non-surgical care.

Whether you have new symptoms or just want to talk to a nurse about your health, Kristen is here for you.

Kristen has more than 28 years of nursing experience in obstetrics and gynecology. She obtained a bachelor of science in nursing from the University of Texas at Austin in 1996. Throughout her career, she has worked in various women's health settings such as labor and delivery, postpartum, newborn nursery, community health care, and a private practice.

Driven by her passion for women's health care, she pursued and earned a master of science in nursing in 2008. Kristen is recognized as an Advanced Practice Nurse by the State of Texas Board of Nursing and holds board certification as a Women's Health Nurse Practitioner.

Kristen emphasizes the significance of showing compassion and respect to all women throughout every stage of life. She strives to empower women through education and shared decision-making.

Settled in the Austin area since 1990, Kristen appreciates Austin's unique character of "keeping it weird!". Working in Kyle has been enjoyable for her, particularly due to the lighter traffic compared to Austin.

When not caring for patients, Kristen enjoys gardening and watching movies with her husband and son. Married to a chef, she no longer remembers how to cook but adores her husband's culinary creations.