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Fran Karnuth, APRN-CNP

Family Nurse Practitioner
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4.7 out of 5 – 

SSM Health Medical Group

1000 Eleven South, Suite 4A Columbia, IL 62236
Frances Karnuth, DNP, APRN, FNP, is a family nurse practitioner who provides comprehensive primary care services for patients, ages newborn and older. She offers yearly wellness exams, sicks visits, preventative care, family medicine, women's health, and chronic disease management services.

Frances regards her patients as complex beings created in God's image and treats them as such. She combines conventional medicines with complementary therapies, while acknowledging a personal dependance on prayer. Employing an individualized approach, Frances takes the time to listen to her patients and address their health issues with compassionate guidance and understanding.

Frances is a board member at Sigma Theta Tau; Christian Medical and Dental Association; Nurse Christian Fellowship; and the Drug Enforcement Administration.

Fun fact: Frances grew up in the Northeast, where she met her Midwestern husband, before relocating with him to Southern Illinois. Her favorite thing about this area is the people.

About Me

Reviews

Rating Breakdown

Reviews are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score.

Question Breakdown

4.7
Overall Experience
4.8
Listened Carefully
4.7
Explained Things Clearly
4.5
Knew Medical History
4.7
Involved in Care Decisions
4.9
Showed Courtesy & Respect

Patient Reviews

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4.7 out of 5
90 ratings,
27 reviews
6/9/2026
She was very nice and helpful.
4/24/2026
All the doctors that work here have been excellent. I have only seen Dr Karnuth once but wouldn’t hesitate to go back.
4/17/2026
She was very easy to talk to.
4/8/2026
She’s awesome care giver!
4/3/2026
Very comfortable as this was my first visit at this practice

Map & Directions

SSM Health Medical Group

1000 Eleven South, Suite 4A Columbia, IL 62236
Mon

8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Tue

8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Wed

8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Thu

8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Fri

8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Sat

Closed

Sun

Closed

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