Kristen Carpenter, WHNP-BC

Board Certified Obstetrics & Gynecology & Maternal Fetal Medicine in Fredericksburg and Springfield, VA

Meet Kristen

Kristen Carpenter, a board-certified Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP-BC), received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from George Mason University and her Master of Science in Nursing, specializing in Women’s Health, from Drexel University. She worked as a labor and delivery nurse prior to obtaining her WHNP-BC certification.

Kristen’s passion for women’s health began at a young age when she volunteered at her local hospital. Known for her warm, patient-centered approach, she is dedicated to educating and empowering patients to make informed health decisions.

Kristen has an extensive history of living abroad—including time in India, Honduras, Paraguay, and Sri Lanka—with her husband and three children. She co-owned a prenatal education company, where she empowered and educated women internationally. Kristen gave birth to her children in Washington, D.C., India, and Honduras.

In her free time, she enjoys being with her family, going to the beach, hiking, and traveling.