Specialist in Gynecology
Karen Tinsley, MSN, FNP-BC, is a board-certified family nurse practitioner at Galen OB/GYN Ridgeside. Karen was born and raised in Chickamauga, GA. Born and raised in the area, she attended UTC for both her Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing and Masters of Science in Nursing along with her ANCC Certification.
Her interest in Nursing and specifically in women’s health came from her mom, who worked as a public health nurse in family planning. Karen worked with her mom in these programs during her summer vacations and holidays between college semesters. Her favorite part of her job is educating women on health and wellness and counseling on the normal process of aging.
She has been in practice as a Family Nurse Practitioner in a private OB/GYN setting since 2010. Prior to that, she worked as a public health nurse in family planning, STD, HIV, and TB programs. Her specialties include Hormone Replacement Therapy, Urodynamic testing for incontinence/bladder issues, and teen health. Karen’s public health experience set the stage for her care philosophy of empathy. She strives to understand the needs of the patients and provides care tailored for each situation.
In her free time, Karen enjoys traveling to new places, attending music festivals, yoga, reading, and trail running. She also enjoys hanging out with her two “young adult” children when they are available. Her favorite things about Chattanooga in the beautiful scenery and the mountain trails.
Karen’s care philosophy is centered around empathy. She strives to understand the needs of her patients and provides care tailored to each situation.
Galen’s Labor and Delivery teams are here to help make your birthing experience everything you want it to be. We work closely with you to support your healthcare choices, such as medicated or non-medicated labor and other birthing practices or aids. We strive for a vaginal delivery and only recommend a C-section if your health or your baby’s health is at risk.
Labor and Delivery expectations:
Support for your birth plan, your delivery team will work with you to support your birth plan choices, including:
Immediate access to specialty care, mothers who deliver with Galen have healthy pregnancies and uncomplicated deliveries. However, if additional care is required for you or your baby:
Comfort management during labor available 24 hours a day:
Women’s healthcare services require compassion and expertise. Here at Galen OB/GYN we provide comprehensive, specialized obstetric and gynecological care with the highest regard for patient satisfaction to meet a woman’s needs throughout her lifetime. Whether you are planning a family, staying healthy with routine care, or having health difficulties, our provider’s have the wisdom and medical expertise to help you make informed decisions about your healthcare.
Some of our services include:
Our experienced group of providers apply a modern approach and a caring touch to provide you with the highest quality health care in the Chattanooga region.
