Kristen B. Kindsvogel, ARNP

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Kristen B. Kindsvogel, ARNP

Kristen B. Kindsvogel, ARNP

  • Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner, Fred Hutch
  • Teaching Associate, Division of Hematology and Oncology, University of Washington School of Medicine

Hematology-Oncology

“To collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive, holistic care for each patient.”
— Kristen


Why do you practice oncology?

I wanted to be part of a multidisciplinary team that provided comprehensive care for oncology patients. It is very appealing to have the opportunity to establish long-term relationships with oncology patients and caregivers. I enjoy the long-term rapport established between patient/caregiver and ARNP in oncology, and specifically bone marrow transplant, as these patients generally require close followup for many years. 

Provider Background

Area of Clinical Practice
Blood and marrow transplantation, immunotherapy

I am an advanced registered nurse practitioner who sees patients at the South Lake Union Clinic. I actively enroll patients on clinical trials available to patients in the Long-Term Follow-Up (LTFU) program. I hope that the rate and especially severity of chronic graft vs host disease (GVHD) will significantly decrease with an increasing number of clinical trials directed toward the treatment and prevention of chronic GVHD. 

Diseases Treated

Graft versus Host Disease

Languages

English

Education, Experience and Certifications

Medical Degree
Massachusetts General Institute of Health Professions

Board Certification
Family Nurse Practitioner, 2008, American Nurses Credentialing Center

Clinical Trials

We make promising new treatments available to you through studies called clinical trials led by Fred Hutch physicians. Many of these trials at Fred Hutch have led to FDA-approved treatments and have improved standards of care globally. Together, you and your physician can decide if a study is right for you. 

Your Care Team

At Fred Hutch, you receive care from a team of providers with extensive experience in your disease. Your team includes physicians, a patient care coordinator, a registered nurse, an advanced practice provider and others, based on your needs. You also have access to experts like registered dietitians, social workers, acupuncturists, psychiatrists and more who specialize in supporting people with cancer or blood disorders. 

Insurance

Fred Hutch accepts most national private health insurance plans as well as Medicare. We also accept Medicaid for people from Washington, Alaska, Montana and Idaho. We are working to ensure that everyone, no matter what their financial situation, has access to the care they need.