
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adult 18-55
- Older Adult >55
Languages
- English
Gender
FemaleAbout Karen Vanaman
“I enjoy getting to know my patients and working with them to develop a care plan that reflects promoting health in ways that are meaningful to their lifestyles.”
Karen Vanaman, FNP-C, is a board-certified cardiology family nurse practitioner with the Cardiovascular Institute at Northern Arizona Healthcare.
Philosophy
Karen believes in providing comprehensive and holistic healthcare that is individualized to the patient. She believes there is value in educating patients and their families on their disease processes and promoting health and wellness in all stages of life.
Expertise and Special Interests
Karen had six years’ experience as nurse in cardiovascular critical care units prior to working as a nurse practitioner.
Education and Certification
Karen earned her master’s degree in nursing with a family nurse practitioner specialty from the University of South Alabama in Mobile, Ala.; her bachelor’s degree in nursing and her master’s degree in geology from Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, Ariz.; and her bachelor’s degree in geology from Ohio University in Athens, Ohio.
Karen is board-certified by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and is a member of the American Association of Critical Care Nurses.
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Locations
- Cardiovascular Institute at Northern Arizona Healthcare
- 2000 South Thompson Street, Flagstaff, AZ 86001
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- phone: 844-894-3278
- fax: 928-226-6411
Expertise
Education
- Graduate School: University of South Alabama College of Medicine (Mobile, AL), Family Nurse Practitioner, MSN
Board Certifications
- Family Nurse Practitioner: American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board
Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
363 ratings, 75 reviewsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/28/2026
It was good.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/26/2026
Karen Vaneman is the best.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/25/2026
Good experience
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/24/2026
Visit was around results of a CT scan and calcification of heart valves. Explanation was clear and concise.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/20/2026
Excellent experience & completely thorough in explaining test results and care going forward.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/31/2026
Karen has always been very good with her care and concern and communication.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/29/2026
Karen is good with follow ups. She called that afternoon to clarify a prescription.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/29/2026
Karen is an extraordinary physician and a credit to your organization.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/28/2026
It was a good day
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/27/2026
FNP Karen Vanaman is very thorough and well-informed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/23/2026
Karen is an excellent and outstanding provider.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/22/2026
Karen is always helpful and professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/18/2026
Karen is very Competent and calm
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/13/2026
Exceptional care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/9/2026
Karen is wonderful! Professional, competent, personable! We feel lucky to have her as a provider!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/6/2026
Karen Vanaman has been very good.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/29/2025
Great experincee
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/28/2025
Always a good experience
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/20/2025
Very understanding and easy to talk to.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/19/2025
My wife and I are both patients and do our appointments together. We could not be more happy with our professional relationship with Karen Vanaman. She is knowledgeable and thoughtful in her approach to our care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/19/2025
Great service
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/19/2025
My husband and I would recommend Karen Vanaman to anyone looking for excellent medical care. We always leave the office feeling uplifted with our experience.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/17/2025
Everything was great, including my heart.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/13/2025
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/11/2025
Karen is wonderful!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/9/2025
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/25/2025
Karen is an exceptional care provider
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/21/2025
Karen is "the bomb"! Everyone provider should be as thorough as Karen
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/20/2025
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/14/2025
Karen Vanaman is the best there is in ALL of the above scenarios!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/11/2025
Karen, FNP is very perceptive, probes to make the correct diagnosis, and was very thorough in researching, my chart, and test and providing the right diagnosis. She kept me in the loop at all times.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/10/2025
Karen is such a joy to work with. Although she did reprimand my diet. Lol. I know I need to work on it and she got me going, and am working hard on it now.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/9/2025
Very patient with me and answered all my questions with a enlightening explainations
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/8/2025
This was a very good experience
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/7/2025
Karen was amazing and caring , listened and attended to all of my questions , very thorough on reviewing my tests and treatments. She was excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/6/2025
She was outstanding. I really liked her.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/6/2025
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/5/2025
Karen is an exceptional FNP! We always look forward to visits with her!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/30/2025
I cannot imagine what better care would look like.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/27/2025
Polite, nice & caring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/23/2025
Karen is an excellent FNP. We always receive good advice, courtesy and a sense of humor with our visits. We enjoy seeing Karen.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/16/2025
Karen Vanaman, NP is a fabulous, caring provider.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/13/2025
Love Karen!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/12/2025
I would give my experience with Karen the highest ratings possible.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/9/2025
Recommended and referrals were sent out from Dr.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/27/2025
K. Vanaman, FNP was very thorough and explained my medical condition clearly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/27/2025
Karen was excellent in every aspect, as usual.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/16/2025
Very thorough. Very impressed
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/16/2025
Karen informed me that I will possibly need further treatment. She understood my concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/10/2025
My husband and I are patients of Karen and no words can explain how thankful we are to have her as a professional that is so welcoming, knowledgeable and is an excellent communicator.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/10/2025
Karen is a great medical professional. She's an outstanding listener and she communicates her thoughts and advice very effectively. My wife and I are both patients ofKaren. We would strongly recommend her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/1/2025
Very good experience.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/29/2025
Karen Vanaman is an excellent provider. She shows concern, listens well, is very attentive to the things I need. Her explanations are understandable and helpful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/27/2025
So amazing!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/7/2025
Karen Vanaman is a knowledgeable nurse practitioner who has always answered all of my questions and concerns with accurate and timely information.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/6/2025
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/29/2025
Karen is Kool.....
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/26/2025
Great nurse practitioner.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/25/2025
Very good as always.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/25/2025
Very professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/23/2025
Good listener and good suggestions
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/16/2025
All is good.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/11/2025
Good 100%
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/24/2025
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/21/2025
Exceptional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/20/2025
Karen is an excellent member of Dr Atiemo's team. She is personable, professional and entirely skilled at providing information and addressing my questions and concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/18/2025
Very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/15/2025
Karen Vanaman is consistently excellent in all these measures, is an excellent communicator with a deep knowledge of all things cardiovascular.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/9/2025
The care providers I have dealt with have been excellent! I especially appreciate Karen!!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/5/2025
My husband and I are both patients of Karen Vanaman. We are both very satisfied with the quality of care she provides. We're confident that we are receiving professional care and grateful that we have been able to establish a relationship with her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/5/2025
Karen Vanaman is always professional, knowledgeable and willing to listen to concerns. We are very comfortable with her as our provider.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/1/2025
Karen is great, she was patient as I had a list of questions after having had a heart attack. She took the time to answer all of them and explain every answer.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/23/2025
Karen is always concerned about my condition and is good about explaining treatments.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/8/2025
GREAT
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/6/2025
Karen is a wonderful provider!