Kristen Prestegard

New Patient & Surgery Coordinator

Kristen has lived in Alaska since she was a child, although she’s originally from Southern California. She graduated from UAA with her Associate’s in Applied Sciences with Medical Assisting in 2010, and will be graduating again from UAA with her Bachelor’s in Health Sciences in May 2022. She plans to pursue her Master’s and becoming a Physician Assistant. She has worked in pediatrics, colorectal and general surgery, reproductive surgery, and ENT. She loves patient care, and helping people within her community. In her downtime she likes to hike with her dog, traveling, and enjoying local breweries.