Dr. Catherine Permin, DNP, MSN, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC, APRN is a nurse practitioner who provides healthcare in the primary care and mental health settings to diverse patients across the lifespan. Dr. Permin was born in a Danish family and spent her childhood in France. Subsequently, she traveled globally working in the horse industry before settling in the central Kentucky area. Dr. Permin is fluent in English, French, and Spanish and this allows her to provide culturally congruent care to patients whose native language may not be English.
She is passionate about the care of those who are underprivileged and face health disparities and much of her practice is devoted to these groups.
Dr. Permin travels frequently to Ecuador participating in medical missions where she provides care to populations with limited resources and limited healthcare access. Based upon her volunteer work in the community, Dr. Permin received the American Red Cross Hero of the year award in 2016.
"I believe that caring for each patient individually is an important responsibility and that holistic care is essential for optimal patient outcomes in any healthcare setting".
Catherine Permin
DNP APRN