Kathryn Chojnacki, MSN, PNP-PC, PNP-AC

Remy from Ratatouille and Snoopy from the Peanuts gang are my favorites.

My favorite books when I was younger were The Poky Little Puppy and Corduroy. Now, my niece and I love reading the series by Mo Willems, especially Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!

Red Fraggle from Fraggle Rock and the Muppets were my favorites growing up.

My grandfather Alois (Al) never knew a stranger. He had a joke or a pun for every occasion. He loved his family fiercely and made sure that everyone he interacted with left with a smile and joy to carry through the rest of their day. I strive to bring as much joy to people as he did!

Traveling, spending time with my family and my one eyed rescue dog, and going to concerts.

What inspired me to work in pediatrics was an experience from my own childhood. When I was around 4-5 years old, I was admitted to the hospital and was terrified of doctors and needles. One morning, around 6am, the nurse came in to draw my labs and asked what flavor of popsicle was my favorite. I was so excited to get a cherry popsicle for breakfast that I barely even noticed them drawing my labs! That moment has always stuck with me, and I strive to give my patients the same level of care and comfort so that coming to the doctor's office is not so scary.

I am a dual board-certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner in both primary care and acute care, with over 20 years of experience caring for infants, children, and teens. I strive to make every patient and family feel like they are my main priority for the day. I actively listen to their questions and concerns in order to provide individualized care and treatment plans through shared decision-making. I am passionate about education, understanding that optimal care requires close coordination with both parents and the child. I also aim to make every visit fun and enjoyable!

I am passionate about working with children with special needs and supporting a medical home that fosters communication between primary care and specialty care to ensure that all of the child's needs are appropriately met. I have extensive experience in both primary care and acute care settings, which allows me to provide the highest quality, evidence-based care to those with complex medical needs.