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Dec 14, 2023

Meet Our Providers: Kate Pakenham, FNP-BC

Meet our providers Kate Pakenham Family Nurse Pratitioner

At TrueCare, our providers are passionate about helping our patients on their health journey, so they can live the best life possible.

Meet Family Nurse Practitioner Kate Pakenham! She provides primary care services at our Encinitas location.

Go behind the stethoscope and read more fun facts about her below!
 

Backpacking the Point Reyes National Seashore

What’s your favorite thing to do in your spare time?

I love to spend time with my family and friends, go to the beach, attend a concert or show, and camp/hike in places miles away from cell service!
 

If you weren’t a provider, what would you be?

I love music. I played clarinet growing up and loved being part of marching and concert bands. I think if I had gone a different direction, it would have involved music production.

Enjoying a morning at the beach with her family

However, I have never regretted choosing to be a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner. I enjoy what I do!
 

If you won lotto, what would be the first thing you do with the money?

I would plan a trip with each of my family members to a dream destination of their choice!
 

Do you have a favorite TV show?

I love The Great British Bake-Off and The Queen’s Gambit on Netflix.
 

Finding peace and solitude at Mammoth Lakes

Do you have a favorite vacation destination?

I have visited Banff National Park in Alberta, Canada, twice – once in the summer to sightsee and hike, and once in the winter to ski. I cannot pick my favorite season! It is a stunning, adventurous, friendly, and special place. One of my favorite parts about Banff is the easy access for all ages and abilities to experience the beauty of nature. I also love visiting Mammoth Lakes in California.
 
 
 
 
 
 


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