Dr. Kristina Martinez is a dual-certified Nurse Practitioner (Adult-Gerontology and Psychiatric-Mental Health) committed to advancing excellence in patient care, education, and community health. With over two decades of nursing experience spanning clinical, academic, and research settings, she integrates compassionate practice with evidence-based innovation.

Dr. Martinez currently serves as a Nurse Practitioner at Concierge Medical Services of Family Practice of Upper Dublin, recognized as the Best Concierge Practice in Bucks and Montgomery Counties, Pennsylvania (2025). In this role, she delivers comprehensive, patient-centered care across the lifespan with an emphasis on prevention, wellness optimization, and personalized care coordination. The concierge practice model allows for enhanced accessibility, longer visits, and continuity that fosters meaningful provider–patient relationships and proactive health management. She also holds longstanding academic appointments at Walden University, where she mentors emerging nurse leaders and fosters scholarly inquiry grounded in clinical excellence.

An accomplished scholar, Dr. Martinez is a contributing author of The 3 P’s: Pharmacology, Physical Assessment, and Pathophysiology (2020). From 2017 to 2019, she served as a Research Assistant in an NIH-funded study on Function-Focused Care Among Hospitalized Older Adults With Dementia, reinforcing her passion for improving outcomes among vulnerable geriatric populations. Her Doctor of Nursing Practice project, Preventive Care Program in a Senior Care Center, further underscores her commitment to health equity and community wellness.

Recipient of the Stephen Shank Award for Excellence in Teaching, Dr. Martinez exemplifies leadership in nursing education, clinical practice, and research. She continues to welcome opportunities for collaboration, mentorship, and innovation to advance quality and equity in healthcare.