SSM Health Medical Group
Fran Karnuth, APRN-CNP
Family Nurse Practitioner

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.
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
Specialties
Family Nurse Practitioner
Gender
Female
Education
Indiana Wesleyan University - Marion
Doctor of Nursing Practice, 2023
Maryville University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, 2017
Hospital Affiliations
SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Fenton
Certifications
American Nurses Credentialing Center-Verification
Drug Enforcement Administration
Missouri State Board of Nursing
Medical Interests
Primary care
Well child exams
Well woman exam
Care for sick newborn infants
Preventive care
Chronic disease management
Reviews
Rating Breakdown
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Question Breakdown
4.7Overall Experience4.8Listened Carefully4.7Explained Things Clearly4.5Knew Medical History4.7Involved in Care Decisions4.9Showed 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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