Kaitlyn Cole, NP

Kaitlyn (Katie) Cole, NP, is a UW Health nurse practitioner in interventional radiology. She cares for patients who may benefit from minimally invasive, image-guided procedures.Katie helps care for people with many conditions, including blocked blood vessels, blood clots, narrowed veins, liver disease, kidney problems, certain cancers, chronic pain and fluid collections. She also supports patients who need biopsies, drainage procedures, feeding tubes, central venous catheters, ports and other image-guided treatments as an alternative to traditional surgery. She has a special interest in minimally invasive therapies and enjoys caring for patients with complex medical conditions.Katie entered the medical profession because she has always been passionate about helping others during some of the most challenging times in their lives. She combines critical thinking, compassion and teamwork to provide high-quality care. She believes patients deserve respect, empathy and honesty, and that they should understand their condition and treatment options so they can make informed choices. She strives to listen carefully, answer questions thoroughly, and provide safe, evidence-based care so patients feel heard, supported and confident.Outside of work, Katie enjoys spending time with her family, exploring the outdoors, traveling and game nights. She also enjoys trying new restaurants and cheering on Wisconsin sports teams. She values a healthy work life balance and appreciates time with family and friends.