Kristen Babin, APRN FNP-C

With a strong commitment to patient-centered care, Kristen Babin, APRN, FNP-C, brings extensive experience and diverse clinical skills to our practice. Kristen began her educational journey with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and a minor in Chemistry from Missouri Valley College, graduating Cum Laude and earning the Mathematics and Science Division Academic Excellence Award. She went on to earn her Bachelor of Science in Nursing with honors from Research College of Nursing before completing her Master of Science in Nursing at Maryville University, where she graduated with a perfect 4.0 GPA.

Since becoming a board-certified Nurse Practitioner, Kristen has gained valuable experience across multiple specialties, including neurosurgery, pain management, infusion therapy, and aesthetics. Her background includes managing complex pain cases, performing advanced procedures and injections, first-assisting in spinal and cranial surgeries, and establishing infusion suites from the ground up. Kristen is also skilled in delivering concierge aesthetic treatments, combining her advanced knowledge of anatomy with a keen eye for detail to help patients look and feel their best.

At SpineMed Specialists, Kristen is valued for her dedication to patient education, her leadership in training clinical teams, and her ability to adapt her care to meet each patient’s unique needs. Her broad scope of experience allows her to deliver exceptional care while empowering patients to take an active role in their health and well-being.