About
Kristen J. Hansen-Peterman, MD
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Dr. Hansen has relocated her practice on Monday, February 3, 2025, to ARC Seton Northwest. Her last day seeing patients at ARC Far West Medical Tower was Friday, January 31, 2025. Read letter.
Dr. Hansen met her husband at UT, and they have been married for over 20 years, with five children (four boys and one girl), Labrador dogs, and cats. She loves to cook and entertain, as well as run, swim, and garden. “I grew up in Austin,” Dr. Hansen says, “and never want to leave!”
I feel so honored to be able to take part in bringing a life into the world. From teenagers, through pregnancy to menopause, I enjoy getting to know my patients and be a healing part of their lives.
Services
- Adolescent Gynecology: "The First Visit"
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Adolescent Gynecology: "The First Visit"
According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), adolescents should have their first routine gynecologic visit between ages 13 and 15 years old, which includes an introduction to the gynecologist or advanced practice clinician (APC) and general health counseling, as well as discussion of any concerns.
- Annual Gynecological Exam
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Annual Gynecological Exam
The annual gynecological exam is a yearly preventative and diagnostic examination that helps monitor any ongoing physical or hormonal conditions. The examination typically includes a routine breast and pelvic exam and may include a screening for sexually transmitted diseases such as chlamydia or gonorrhea.
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- Birth Control and Contraceptive Counseling
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Birth Control and Contraceptive Counseling
Contraception (birth control) is any activity, medicine, or equipment used to prevent pregnancy. There are many types of birth control available for women who do not wish to become pregnant. The choice of a birth control method is a complex decision; ARC provides information and supporting patients' decision-making about birth control methods through contraceptive counseling.
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- Comprehensive Gynecological Care
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Comprehensive Gynecological Care
ARC gynecologists and advanced practice clinicians (APCs) see patients of all ages for a wide variety of health issues, including pap tests, menopause, UTIs, birth control, well-checks, and STD testing and treatment.
- Endometrial Ablation for Menstruation with Heavy Bleeding (Minerva®)
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Endometrial Ablation for Menstruation with Heavy Bleeding (Minerva®)
Endometrial ablation is a procedure to remove a thin layer of tissue (endometrium) that lines the uterus. It's done to stop or reduce heavy menstrual bleeding.
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- Endometrial Ablation for Menstruation with Heavy Bleeding (NovaSure®)
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Endometrial Ablation for Menstruation with Heavy Bleeding (NovaSure®)
Endometrial ablation is a procedure to remove a thin layer of tissue (endometrium) that lines the uterus. It's done to stop or reduce heavy menstrual bleeding.
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- Fertility Care
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Fertility Care
Fertility care at ARC focuses on monitoring, maintaining, and restoring your reproductive and gynecological health.
- Flu Vaccinations for Pregnant Women
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Flu Vaccinations for Pregnant Women
Flu vaccines can help prevent flu-related visits each year. CDC recommends everyone 6 months and older get vaccinated every flu season.
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- Gynecology (Gyn-Only)
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- Intrauterine Insemination
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Intrauterine Insemination
Intrauterine insemination (IUI) is a procedure in which sperm is placed into the uterus using a small catheter. This treatment improves the chances of fertilization by increasing the number of healthy sperm that reach the fallopian tubes when the woman is most fertile.
- Mammogram Screening Referral
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Mammogram Screening Referral
Your ARC physician or advanced practice clinician (APC) can refer you to a different ARC location or a medical provider outside of ARC for a mammogram screening.
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- Menopause
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Menopause
An ARC Ob/Gyn physician or advanced practice clinician (APC) can help treat menopause symptoms and help prevent osteoporosis and will work with you to recommend lifestyle changes and possibly medicine.
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- Pap Smears and Other Gynecological Screenings
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Pap Smears and Other Gynecological Screenings
Getting regular preventive care and screenings may help find cancer and other health risks early, when they are most treatable and more treatment options are available.
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- Pelvic Sonograms
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Pelvic Sonograms
A pelvic ultrasound is a scan that looks at the organs and structures in your pelvic area.
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- Permanent Birth Control, Non-Surgical Procedure (Essure®)
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Permanent Birth Control, Non-Surgical Procedure (Essure®)
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- STD Screening and Treatment
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STD Screening and Treatment
STIs are infectious diseases passed from person to person through sexual contact. They may also be called STDs for sexually transmitted diseases.
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- Telemedicine Visits
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Telemedicine Visits
ARC offers telemedicine visits for primary and specialty care. ARC doctors and advanced practice clinicians (APCs) 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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- Well-Woman Exams
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Well-Woman Exams
Well-woman exams at ARC help examine female patients and can help catch early signs of cancer and health problems. These annual checkups are also known as gynecological, pelvic, and annual exams.
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Locations & Hours
Credentials
Board Certifications
Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency
St. Joseph Hospital, Central Texas Medical Foundation, 1996 Medical School
The University of Texas Health Science Center, Galveston, TX, 1993 Education
B.S. in Biochemistry, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, 1988Professional Positions
- Member, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
- Member, Travis County Medical Society
Awards & Honors
- Austin Monthly Top Doctors For Women 2020
- Austin’s Top Doctors, Austin Monthly, 2021, 2022
- Received the Pritchard Prize for Best Resident Research Paper in the State of Texas during residency
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