Kristen Munks, PA-C

About Kristen

Kristen Munks, MMS, PA-C is an advanced practice provider with the Gastroenterology Center at Valley View. She attained her Master’s Degree in Medical Science from Saint Frances University in 2015, and before joining the Valley View family she worked as a primary care provider in Oregon for five years.

Kristen initially came to the Roaring Fork Valley for a few rotations while in PA school and quickly fell in love with our community’s unique offerings. “I enjoy spending time outside, taking time for my mind to focus and recharge,” she says.

Having worked in larger clinical environments through much of her career, Kristen enjoys the collegiate nature of practicing in a close community. “I appreciate the time I am able to spend with my patients to get to know them and their history. With this, we are able to work together to implement the best treatment plan.”

“I have always been interested in GI,” she continues, “and staying informed to better assist my patients is a huge motivator to continue growing. I value reading across many topics, and my current position feeds my desire to learn while giving me the chance to provide the best care for my patients.”

In her spare time, Kristen engages in a particular creative passion: pottery. “I like to focus on functional things- primarily mugs and bowls, items that people can integrate into their everyday lives,” she says. “I had a garage studio in Portland, and hope to set one up locally as well.