Michelle Longa Karpin, NP
Women's Health
Education:
- University of California, San Francisco
MS Nurse Midwifery
About the Provider:
Since 2006 Michelle has been serving the central coast community in various capacities such as a full scope midwife, a women’s health NP, and reproductive health clinician caring for women across the lifespan. Prior to becoming a clinician, Michelle served in the Peace Corps and had a career in education/social work. These experiences strongly influence her approach to patient care. She encourages women to actively participate in their own health care decisions. Communication, education and compassion are cornerstones of her practice.
Michelle is proficient in Spanish and has worked with monolingual patients throughout her career.
Special Interests:
- Well woman whole health
- Colposcopy
- Biopsy
- Contraception counseling
- IUD and hormonal implant insertion and removal
- Strategies for treating perimenopausal symptoms
- Prenatal and postpartum care