Karen Penrose, NP

Karen Penrose, NP

Nurse Practitioner (Dermatology)
355 Clear Crk Pkwy, Ste 1007, Lavonia, GA
Karen Penrose is a Dermatology Certified Nurse Practitioner who has lived in south Georgia her entire life. She began her nursing career as an Armstrong College graduate in 1991 with experiences in emergency and cardiac nursing. Karen desired to further her education and returned to school, graduating from Georgia Southern with her FNP degree in 1996. She is ANCC board certified. She spent eight years in the primary care setting. After seeking a more specialized practice, she began her journey in dermatology with GSCC in 2004, where she spent 20 years providing generalized dermatology care to the residents of Statesboro, GA and the surrounding areas. She and her husband Keith, decided to pursue their dream of living in the North GA mountains and she joined GSC in December 2024. She has two boys that she enjoys spending time with. Her hobbies are gardening and reading.
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About Karen Penrose

Karen Penrose is a Dermatology Certified Nurse Practitioner who has lived in south Georgia her entire life. She began her nursing career as an Armstrong College graduate in 1991 with experiences in emergency and cardiac nursing. Karen desired to further her education and returned to school, graduating from Georgia Southern with her FNP degree in 1996. She is ANCC board certified. She spent eight years in the primary care setting. After seeking a more specialized practice, she began her journey in dermatology with GSCC in 2004, where she spent 20 years providing generalized dermatology care to the residents of Statesboro, GA and the surrounding areas. She and her husband Keith, decided to pursue their dream of living in the North GA mountains and she joined GSC in December 2024. She has two boys that she enjoys spending time with. Her hobbies are gardening and reading.

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Psoriasis
Rash
Benign or precancerous skin growths
Psoriasis
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Benign or precancerous skin growths

Office locations

Georgia Skin Cancer and Aesthetic Dermatology (1 of 4)
355 Clear Crk Pkwy, Ste 1007, Lavonia, GA 30553
Georgia Skin Cancer and Aesthetic Dermatology (2 of 4)
1656 Falls Rd, Ste B, Toccoa, GA 30577
Georgia Skin Cancer and Aesthetic Dermatology (3 of 4)
638 Historic Hwy 441, Ste C, Demorest, GA 30535
Georgia Skin Cancer and Aesthetic Dermatology (4 of 4)
563 Mountain City Rd, Clayton, GA 30525
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Education and training

  • Georgia Southern University, Master's in Family Health Nursing
  • Armstrong College, Master's in Nursing

Languages spoken

  • English

Provider's gender

Female

NPI number

1003907478

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4.87
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Karen Penrose frequently sees patients for Acne, Allergy Consultation, Annual Skin Screening, Dermatology Consultation, and Weight Loss Consultation. You can see other visit reasons for Karen Penrose on their profile.

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Karen Penrose speaks English.

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