Kara Littlejohn, APRN, is a board certified nurse who is dedicated and compassionate family nurse practitioner with extensive clinical experience in home health, outpatient care and gastroenterology. She has more than 15 years of previous experience as a physical therapist assistant, bringing a comprehensive and holistic approach to patient care. Littlejohn earned her Family Nurse Practitioner Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.

Her clinical skills include advanced health assessments, specialized wound care, chronic disease management and interdisciplinary collaboration. Littlejohn emphasizes preventive health care and patient education to empower individuals in managing their own health and wellness.

Family practice appeals to Littlejohn because it allows her to build meaningful, long-term relationships with patients and their families while treating diverse medical conditions across all ages. Her genuine care for patient well-being is evident in her compassionate and personalized approach.

Outside of her professional life, Littlejohn enjoys volunteering at her children's school, exercising, exploring farmers markets, and trying new restaurants and recipes with her family. She and her husband both work in health care and have four children.