Katherine Spira, F.N.P. (she/her)

  • Instructor of Family Medicine, School of Medicine

Biography

Katie Spira is a family nurse practitioner. As a nurse and nurse practitioner, Spira has worked in family medicine and women's health. She loves the chance to learn about patients, their families and their communities. She enjoys being part of her patient's lives as their primary care provider.

Spira is originally from Chicago but moved to Portland via Colorado to enjoy the outdoors and be closer to family. When she's not working, Spira enjoys spending time with her husband, son and dog. She loves cooking and food as well as settling down with a cup of coffee and a book. She also loves the great outdoors and you can often find her trail running, hiking or cross country skiing with her family.

Education and training

  • Degrees

    • B.S.N., 2011, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center
    • M.S.N., 2016, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center
  • Certifications

    • American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, Family Nurse Practitioner, 2016

Memberships and associations:

  • American Associations of Nurse Practitioners

Publications

Publications