About
Kaitlin (Kate) Gastinger, APRN, FNP-BC
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Kaitlin Gastinger is currently working with ARC Dripping Springs physicians and will begin accepting new patients later in August 2024.
Kate Gastinger grew up in The Woodlands, outside of Houston, TX. When she is not working, Kate enjoys spending time with her husband, son, and their German shepherd. She loves watching Texas A&M baseball and football, and reading historical fiction. Among her favorite area locales is Inks Lake State Park, as well as exploring family-friendly breweries in Dripping Springs.
Learn more about Nurse Practitioners.
I chose a career in family medicine because it allows me to treat a wide variety of medical conditions. I am also able to educate patients on preventive care and build relationships across the lifespan. By using an evidence-based approach and empowering patients to be involved in their healthcare decisions, my patients and I develop an interactive plan of care tailored to their needs.
Services
- Adult Mental Health
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Adult Mental Health
You can schedule an office visit to discuss mental health concerns, medication refills, and follow-up care. Your primary care team may utilize screening tools during office visits to identify potential mental health concerns, enabling them to provide appropriate resources and/or treatment options.
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- Annual Physical Exam
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Annual Physical Exam
An annual wellness exam helps you touch base with your ARC doctor, address health issues, and talk about preventative measures for you.
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- Breast Exams
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Breast Exams
Breast exams are check-ups, mammograms, and other types of screenings that look for for changes or problems in the breast tissue.
- Flu Shots
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Flu Shots
A flu vaccine can help prevent flu-related visits to the doctor each year. CDC recommends everyone 6 months and older get vaccinated every flu season.
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- Immunizations
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Immunizations
Immunizations help provide immunity to children and adults before they are exposed to potentially harmful diseases like hepatitis B, measles, mumps, polio, and more.
- Medicare Wellness
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Medicare Wellness
A Medicare Wellness visit a benefit provided to patients with a Medicare insurance plan. It is conducted by a dedicated Medical Wellness Provider at ARC, where you can expect a review of your health that includes vaccinations, cancer screenings, and more.
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- Mental Health Medication Management
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Mental Health Medication Management
ARC offers mental health medication management for patients with behavioral or cognitive health conditions.
- Musculoskeletal Care
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Musculoskeletal Care
ARC Family Medicine doctors can provide care, treatment, or referrals to address musculoskeletal issues that cause you pain and discomfort.
- Pap Smear
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Pap Smear
Annual pap tests are used to screen for cervical cancer.
- Prostate Screenings
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Prostate Screenings
Prostate screenings help detect early signs of prostate cancer.
- Same-Day Illness & Injury Visits
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Same-Day Illness & Injury Visits
Our providers are available 365 days a year for minor emergencies, including sprains, colds and flu, minor burns, seasonal allergies, and more. We're here for you on days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Telemedicine Visits
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Telemedicine Visits
ARC offers telemedicine visits for primary and specialty care. Doctors can quickly evaluate you for a new health issue or follow up with you via a phone call or video visit from the comfort of your home.
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Locations & Hours
Credentials
Board Certifications
American Nurses Credentialing Center
Education
BS in Psychology, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, 2013
B.S. in Nursing, Pacesetter Program, Dean’s List, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, UT Health School of Nursing, Houston, TX, 2015
Master of Science in Nursing, The University of Texas at Arlington, 2021
Professional Positions
- Member, Austin Advanced Practice Nurses
- Member, Hill Country Nurse Practitioners Association
- Member, American Association of Nurse Practitioners
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