New Primary Care Provider at Family Care at Christian Hospital

BJC Medical Group is pleased to welcome Kelsie Watson, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, to Family Care at Christian Hospital.

Kelsie received her Doctor of Nursing Practice as a family nurse practitioner in 2016 from Rush University in Chicago. Before pursuing her advance nursing degree, Kelsie received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 2010 from Saint Louis University. Kelsie chose the family medicine specialty after practicing in the acute care setting and caring for patients with chronic conditions.

“I was inspired to pursue an advanced practice nursing degree to help my patients manage chronic conditions and prevent progression to advanced disease,” Kelsie says. “It’s important for me to get to know my patients and their families while providing them with the best care possible.”

At Family Care at Christian Hospital, Kelsie offers preventive primary care for all ages including school physicals, sports physicals, and well-women exams. She helps her patients manage chronic conditions such as asthma, diabetes, COPD, anxiety, depression and hypertension. She also treats common illnesses including ear infection, common viral illnesses, sinus infections, sore throat, and common skin conditions such as acne. Kelsie also provides contraception management, family planning, as well as sexually transmitted infection screening and counseling.

“As a former oncology nurse, I met many patients in their time of greatest need, which helped me develop a compassionate and empathetic approach with all my patients,” Kelsie says. “With this experience, I have learned to not only care for my patient’s physical health, but emotional and mental health as well. I provide a comprehensive approach to my patients and I believe that family and caregivers are an important part of the care team as well.”

Kelsie is from Alton, Ill. and recently moved back to the St. Louis area from Minneapolis. Outside of work, she enjoys volunteering in the community and spending time with her husband and their cat, Ollie. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, yoga, spending time with family and friends, traveling, crafting, and cheering on the Cardinals and Blues.

Kelsie Watson, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, is a member of BJC Medical Group and practices at Christian Hospital. Her practice is located at 11125 Dunn Road, Medical Office Building 2, Suite 406, St. Louis, Mo. To schedule an appointment with Kelsie Watson, please call Family Care at Christian Hospital at 314-653-5484. For more information, please visit bjcmedicalgroup.org