Karen Turner, DNP-C, is a board-certified nurse practitioner specializing in gastroenterology and family medicine. She completed her medical training at the University of Missouri-Columbia. Karen treats patients ages 18 and above for various gastroenterology conditions, including hepatitis, irritable bowel disease and irritable bowel syndrome, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and liver disease. Before becoming a nurse practitioner, Karen worked as a registered nurse for 18 years. She believes in patient-centered care, approaching patients holistically and treating them as she would like to be treated. Karen was born and raised in St. Louis and is proud to provide medical care in her hometown. During her free time, she enjoys traveling and spending time with her family and friends. Karen Turner, DNP-C, is part of BJC Medical Group of Missouri, a well-established, multi-specialty physician group.