Karen Carter, APRN, FNP-C
Karen Carter is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner known for her calm, attentive, and relationship-driven approach to care.
Karen believes that good medicine starts with listening. She takes the time to understand each patient’s concerns, values, and goals - because healthcare should never feel rushed or impersonal.
Her approach reflects the heart of Carter Family Practice:
Care that feels human again.
Approach to Care
Karen practices medicine with the belief that trust, time, and communication are just as important as diagnosis and treatment.
She focuses on:
- Listening first
- Creating space for meaningful conversation
- Building long-term relationships with patients and families
- Providing clear, compassionate, and thoughtful care
Whether through Telehealth or in-home visits, Karen meets patients where they are, both medically and personally, delivering care that feels respectful, supportive, and un-rushed.
Experience & Background
Karen brings a broad and grounded clinical background to her role as a Family Nurse Practitioner, shaped by years of caring for patients in real-world settings.
She began her healthcare career as a paramedic, where she learned the importance of staying calm, listening closely, and meeting people where they are during some of their most vulnerable moments. That foundation continues to influence how she practices medicine today, with clarity, compassion, and confidence.
Her experience spans primary care, urgent care, and family medicine, allowing her to care for patients across the lifespan with continuity and perspective. As a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner, Karen remains committed to ongoing education and evidence-based care.
What Patients Appreciate Most
Patients often describe Karen as approachable, attentive, and easy to talk to. They appreciate the time she takes, the clarity she provides, and the sense that they are genuinely heard during each visit.
Her goal is simple:
to create an experience where patients feel comfortable, supported, and confident in their care.
Credentials & Care Delivery
Credentials
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)
- Family Nurse Practitioner — Board Certified (FNP-C)
Licensure
Karen is licensed as a Family Nurse Practitioner in multiple states, allowing her to provide care in accordance with state regulations.
Care Delivery
- Telehealth visits available in: FL, VA, NH, RI, MD, DE - CO and CT available 1st quarter 2026
- In-home visits available throughout Central Florida
- Certified to perform DOT physical examinations in accordance with federal guidelines
Caring for Patients Through CFP
Karen is proud to serve individuals and families through Carter Family Practice, providing care that prioritizes access, communication, and meaningful relationships.
If you’re looking for a provider who takes the time to listen and truly partner in your care, you’re in the right place.