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Karina H Dussinger, CRNP, MSN

Internal Medicine
Accepting new patients
33 years of experience
WellSpan Internal Medicine - Ephrata 446 N Reading Rd, Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 733-6546

Overview
Location
Expertise
Insurance

Brief Intro

Why I chose to pursue a career in healthcare:I believe it was my destiny. My father always told me I should become a nurse, but I had intended to go into the social work field instead. My plans changed course after I completed an internship at Hershey Medical Center on the Cardiac Transplant Unit. I was fascinated by the medical component of the experience. My preceptor recognized my interest, and recommended a career in medicine or nursing. I finished my degree in social work and immediately enrolled in the nursing program at York College and began the next semester. What I want my patients to know about me:After graduating with my nursing degree, I spent eight years working my way up the ladder in the nursing home setting. I started out as an aide, then a floor RN, then the assistant director of nursing, and finally the director of nursing position. After completing my MSN/nurse practitioner degree in 2003, I stayed in the geriatric field and worked with internal medicine to provide care to the several hundreds of nursing home and personal care home patients we had in Lancaster County.What I do when I'm not seeing patients:I really enjoy being outdoors. I love to hike, snow ski, swim, and take long walks. I am also a ""foodie"" and love to taste the local as well as international cuisine. I enjoy traveling and have been fortunate enough to visit many US states and other countries. My favorite vacation trip was Alaska!

Education Background

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Millersville University of Pennsylvania (Graduate School) - 2003

York College of Pennsylvania (Clinical Training) - 1995

Lebanon Valley College - 1992

Languages Spoken

English

Location & Hours

446 N Reading Rd, Ephrata, PA 17522
Mon:8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tue:8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wed:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri:8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sat:Closed
Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

Internal Medicine

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

Humana
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Gateway Health
Geisinger Health Plan
Medicare
UPMC Health Plan
Medicaid
AmeriHealth Caritas
UnitedHealthcare
Aetna

Cancer 44
Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 41
Orthopedics 71
Neurology & Neurosurgery 54
Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 71
Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 73
Diabetes & Endocrinology 27
Children's Hospital 13
Urology 72
Psychiatry 80
Geriatrics 67
Rehabilitation 64
Obsterics & Gynecology 14
Ophthalmology 3
Ear, Nose & Throat 8
Rheumatology 2
Long Term Care 11
Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 43