Kristin Cuthrell, FNP-C

Kristin Cuthrell, FNP-C

Hand & Wrist, Upper Extremity

Family Nurse Practitioner-Certified

Coastal Region

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Before earning her Master of Science, Family Nurse Practitioner degree from Purdue University Global, Kristin worked as a nurse navigator for total joint replacement patients at Onslow Memorial Hospital in Jacksonville, NC.

She joined EmergeOrtho in 2025 as part of the hand and upper extremity team under the direction of Gary Wertman, DO.

Kristin’s extensive nursing experience ranged from working with joint replacement patients to managing complex medical concerns. She is especially adept at helping patients and their families understand what to expect, as she oversaw patient education in her previous role as a nurse navigator.

Education

  • Undergraduate: Purdue University Global
  • Graduate: Purdue University Global

Associations and Certifications

  • Board Certified, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners

Specialties & Services

EmergeOrtho is full of wonderful doctors! They make sure they go over every little thing and explain stuff so that you understand. I have 4 different doctors here and have been pleased with them all.

Michelle M

EMERGEORTHO PATIENT

They treat you with respect take the time to understand what your needs are and work toward that gold of fixing the problem. Very professional in everything they do I love going there for treatment can't say that about many healthcare systems. I recommend EmergeOrtho to everyone I see.

Ronnie W

EMERGEORTHO PATIENT

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