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Karen Vanaman

Karen Vanaman, NP

Cardiology

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Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adult 18-55
  • Older Adult >55

Languages

  • English

Gender

Female

About 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

  1. Cardiovascular Institute at Northern Arizona Healthcare

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 reviews

The 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.

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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/28/2026

    It was good.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/26/2026

    Karen Vaneman is the best.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/25/2026

    Good experience

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 2/20/2026

    Excellent experience & completely thorough in explaining test results and care going forward.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/31/2026

    Karen has always been very good with her care and concern and communication.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/29/2026

    Karen is good with follow ups. She called that afternoon to clarify a prescription.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/29/2026

    Karen is an extraordinary physician and a credit to your organization.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/28/2026

    It was a good day

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/27/2026

    FNP Karen Vanaman is very thorough and well-informed.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/23/2026

    Karen is an excellent and outstanding provider.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/22/2026

    Karen is always helpful and professional

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/18/2026

    Karen is very Competent and calm

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/13/2026

    Exceptional care

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/9/2026

    Karen is wonderful! Professional, competent, personable! We feel lucky to have her as a provider!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/6/2026

    Karen Vanaman has been very good.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/29/2025

    Great experincee

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/28/2025

    Always a good experience

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/20/2025

    Very understanding and easy to talk to.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 12/19/2025

    Great service

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 12/17/2025

    Everything was great, including my heart.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/13/2025

    Good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/11/2025

    Karen is wonderful!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/9/2025

    Good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/25/2025

    Karen is an exceptional care provider

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/21/2025

    Karen is "the bomb"! Everyone provider should be as thorough as Karen

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/20/2025

    Good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/14/2025

    Karen Vanaman is the best there is in ALL of the above scenarios!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 11/9/2025

    Very patient with me and answered all my questions with a enlightening explainations

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/8/2025

    This was a very good experience

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 11/6/2025

    She was outstanding. I really liked her.

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/6/2025

    Good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/5/2025

    Karen is an exceptional FNP! We always look forward to visits with her!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/30/2025

    I cannot imagine what better care would look like.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/27/2025

    Polite, nice & caring.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 10/16/2025

    Karen Vanaman, NP is a fabulous, caring provider.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/13/2025

    Love Karen!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/12/2025

    I would give my experience with Karen the highest ratings possible.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/9/2025

    Recommended and referrals were sent out from Dr.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/27/2025

    K. Vanaman, FNP was very thorough and explained my medical condition clearly.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/27/2025

    Karen was excellent in every aspect, as usual.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/16/2025

    Very thorough. Very impressed

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/16/2025

    Karen informed me that I will possibly need further treatment. She understood my concerns.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 9/1/2025

    Very good experience.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 8/27/2025

    So amazing!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 8/6/2025

    Good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/29/2025

    Karen is Kool.....

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/26/2025

    Great nurse practitioner.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/25/2025

    Very good as always.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/25/2025

    Very professional.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/23/2025

    Good listener and good suggestions

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/16/2025

    All is good.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/11/2025

    Good 100%

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/24/2025

    Excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/21/2025

    Exceptional

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 6/18/2025

    Very good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 6/9/2025

    The care providers I have dealt with have been excellent! I especially appreciate Karen!!!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 5/23/2025

    Karen is always concerned about my condition and is good about explaining treatments.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/8/2025

    GREAT

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/6/2025

    Karen is a wonderful provider!