Kristin Bowen, P.A.-C
Bachelor of Science Degree in Life Science;
Minor in Biology, Kansas State University
Master of Science Degree in Physician Assistant Studies,
Missouri State University
Kristin Bowen joined Midwest Medical Specialists in April 2007. Since joining the practice, she has been continuing her dermatology education through a distance learning initiative and working towards earning Dipolmate status through the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants. Kirstin is an active member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants, Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants, and the Kansas City Dermatological Society.
In her free time, Kristin enjoys spending time with her niece and nephew, traveling and attending Kansas City Chiefs games.
Professional Licenses:
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Board certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
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Double licensed to practice in Missouri & Kansas
Clinical Interests:
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Performing comprehensive skin exams, diagnosing skin disorders, ordering/interpreting lab tests, counseling patients on preventive care, and surgical treatment of benign and cancerous lesions.
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Skilled in performing shave and punch biopsies, excisions and cryotherapy, under the supervision of both Dr. Frank Koranda and Dr. Colleen Reisz.
Office:
Kristin practices at both the North and South offices and splits her time between the two each week. Please call 913-722-5551 or 816-454-0666 for specific hours and days.
NOTE: A physician assistant is a health care professional trained in an intensive education program. PA's are licensed by the state or credentialed by a federal employer to practice medicine with the supervision of a physician. As part of their comprehensive responsibilities, PA's perform physical exams, diagnose conditions and illnesses, develop and carry out treatment plans, order and interpret lab tests, suture, assist in surgery, provide patient education, counsel on preventive health care and can prescribe medications in virtually all states. Supervising physicians work closely with their PA's to determine which patients and conditions they want them to treat. Close consultation between the physician, PA, and patient is utilized for unusual or hard to manage patients. To remain nationally certified, PA's must complete 100 hours of continuing medical education every 2 years and must pass a national recertification examination every 6 years.
