Family Nurse Practitioner
8687 Connecticut Street
STE D
Merrillville, IN
46410
Top reviews
Took her time with me and didn't rush me out the door. She is very concerned about her patients. I will continue to see her and recommend her to others. My only problem is with the check out process. It takes to long ! It's not Show moreKatina's fault.
I have been Katina's patient for some years now ,she has always listened to my concerns regarding my care and has always come up with a plan of care for the issues that I have. I have been very pleased with her.
Katina Varner, DNP is an ANCC Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner. She is a graduate of Purdue University's ABSN and Valparaiso University's MSN and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Family Nurse Practitioner programs. Katina's clinical background is in internal medicine, with specialty rotations in pain medicine and mental health.
Additionally, Dr. Varner is a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, CAPNI, SNAP, and is a recipient of the Excellence Award for Evidence Based Research through Purdue University and Community Hospital, Northwest Indiana. Katina has extensive training in evaluating and managing a broad scope of acute, chronic, and complex health conditions, routine and preventive medical care.
Her strong medical- surgical nursing background has afforded her the experience of working with diverse populations and she has a proven ability to build positive relationships with patients, family members, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams. Mrs. Varner has a passion for providing for the needs of patients. As a specialty trained Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Katina identified an increasing need for trained, qualified pain management providers to serve within the community.
Her goal as a pain management nurse practitioner, is to help mitigate the effects of chronic and acute pain conditions on functional ability in patients. Dr. Varner believes that individuals live healthier, happier lives when they are in less pain. Beyond professional qualifications it is Katina's sincere desire to provide quality, comprehensive care to the patients that she will serve. She is guided by a strong sense of caring and commitment in her interaction with patients and the professional teams with whom she practices.
Back Pain
Chiropractic Care
Fibromyalgia
Ganglion Nerve Block
Joint Injection
Kyphoplasty
Leg Pain
Leg Swelling
Leg Ulcers
Medial Branch Block
Minuteman / MIS Fusion
Neck Pain
Pelvic Congestion Syndrome
Physical Therapy
Physical Medicine
Radiofrequency Ablation
Restless Leg Syndrome
Sciatica
Sclerotherapy
Spider Veins
Spinal Cord Stimulator
Transabdominal Plane Block
Uterine Fibroid Embolization
Varicose Veins
Vein Radiofrequency Ablation
VenaSeal
Vertiflex
Location
Centers for Pain Control and Vein Care
8687 Connecticut Street
STE D
Merrillville, IN, 46410
More About Katina Varner, DNP, FNP-BC
Practice
Centers for Pain Control and Vein Care
Specialties
Insurance
NPI Number
1174162754
Reviews
I was very disappointed that I was promised pain medication for my lower back and that it would be sent in to my pharmacy for pick up in the evening. It’s over a day later and the pharmacy hasn’t received the prescription. I went to discuss interim medication to hold me over while my pain pump was removed. I’m very disappointed that I was asked several times about having an electrical spinal stimulator implanted instead of my pain pump. I said I wasn’t interested based on comments from people that had it and she asked again. The plan is have my pain pump moved to the opposite side as soon as I heal from the removal.
I have been Katina's patient for some years now ,she has always listened to my concerns regarding my care and has always come up with a plan of care for the issues that I have. I have been very pleased with her.
The office associates were very prompt and everything moved smoothly. Tina is always very efficient.
Took her time with me and didn't rush me out the door. She is very concerned about her patients. I will continue to see her and recommend her to others. My only problem is with the check out process. It takes to long ! It's not Katina's fault.
Very professional
She listens and takes her time. She is Professional and caring. I have nothing but positive things to say about her.
Very nice .
I was an a@@ and vented all my frustrations on the one person trying to help me. Through it all Vanessa was calm and polite and talked with me until I I regained my senses. Because of this I can’t comment on her physician’s skills but I can comment that she is a wonderful person and that is way more than half the equation. Vanessa, again I am sorry for my actions.
Friendly,knowledgeable and listens to you.
She thought through the visit
1st time visit ? Seem like a nice person
Takes her time to get to know you and your condition. Very respectful and easy to talk to. I won't see anyone but her.
So far all good.
I always have a wonderful experience except for getting my medication
She was easy to talk and very pleasant. I was very impressed with the knowledge she had of my conditions.
It is always a pleasure when she assist me. She has a pleasant presence.
Ms Varner is an excellent clinician. She is thorough and explains everything to you. She is also very pleasant and easy to talk to.
I have been going to Pain Management for years. Dr. Maxfield always listens to your concerns. His bedside manner is amazing, he shows he really cares about his patients. His team is wonderful and caring.
I appreciated your kindness and you being careful with my arms/shoulders.
Great doctor, keeps me able to move
Dr.Maxfield made me feel comfortable. He explained everything he did as he was doing the surgery. Hes a great dr. To have.
You cannot discuss anything with her and if you do she has an attitude about it.
Very nice
Did a great job answering ask my questions and concerns. He was very nice man. Very attentive giving me all info I asked in detail. To bad his transition to be an academic. For he's the best Doctor over meet with since coming to The Pain Clinic
I had to wait 40 minutes before being placed in a treatment room. I was then informed by the staff that I would have to wait another hour or more before being seen. Once I was seen she had no idea as to what to do. She stated she would reach out to the Dr. for help and get back in touch with me for which she never did.
She always listen to me
5 star and more
Very nice and listened to what I had to say and asked me more than once if I had any questions
Dr Maxfield and all of his nurses and staff are amazing.
It was great
