Kathy Perko, M.S., P.N.P.
- Specialties:
- Cancer and Blood Disorders, Medicine
- Special Interest:
- Palliative Care
- Accepting Patients:
- Yes
- Languages:
- English
Academic and Clinical Positions
Program Director Bridges Palliative Care Program, PNP in Oncology Clinic
Instructor
Biography
Kathy is the Program Director of the Bridges Palliative and Comfort Care Program at Doernbecher. She has completed advanced training in caring for children and their families when they are not expected to life a full life. Her clinical interests include pain and symptom management at end of life and professional relationships between healthcare providers and families. She also sees children in the pediatric oncology clinic as a nurse practitioner. In her off time Kathy enjoys the opera, reading and travel.
Professional Education
- Degrees:
B.S.N., University of Portland
MSc, University of California San Francisco
Certifications
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Certifications:
Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner 1994
Certified Pediatric Oncology Nurse 1995
