
Overview
Kathryn Pawelek, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, known to her patients as “Katie,” is a dedicated Family Nurse Practitioner with a passion for delivering patient-centered care at Temecula Medical Group. With over a decade of experience in nursing, Katie brings a wealth of expertise from her work in cardiology, emergency services, and surgical care across prestigious institutions like Scripps Green Hospital and Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital. Holding advanced certifications including FNP-C, CEN, and ACLS, she excels in managing acute and chronic conditions with a focus on empowering patients through education and compassionate care.
Katie’s approach to healthcare is rooted in her commitment to timely, individualized treatment plans that enable patients to understand and manage their health effectively. Her extensive background in high-acuity settings, such as Level I Trauma and STEMI Receiving Centers, has honed her ability to make critical decisions and collaborate seamlessly with interdisciplinary teams. At Temecula Medical Group, she provides comprehensive care, from ordering and interpreting diagnostics to performing procedures and furnishing medications, all within the scope of her advanced practice.
Outside of her professional life, Katie is an active mother who can often be found cheering on her children at volleyball games or baseball fields. A lover of the outdoors, she enjoys music, dancing, art, and home decor, bringing the same warmth and creativity to patient care.
Ms. Pawelek is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Her top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), High Cholesterol, Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), and Tissue Biopsy.
Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Locations
27555 Ynez Rd, Temecula, CA 92591
Additional Areas of Focus
Pawelek has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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Areas of Expertise
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