Kara Willette, MSN, CPNP
Kara Willette joined Western Wake in 2025. Born and raised in Connecticut, she earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Southern Connecticut State University. In 2000, she received her Master’s degree from the University of Hartford and became board certified in Pediatrics.
After more than 20 years of caring for children and families in pediatric practice, Kara returned to academia to expand her clinical expertise, completing a post-master’s degree in Women’s Health at Duke University.
Kara provides comprehensive care for patients, with a special focus on adolescent gynecological health. She is passionate about guiding her patients through the many physical and emotional changes that occur during puberty and young adulthood. Her clinical interests include menstrual health, puberty education, contraception counseling, and the diagnosis and management of common gynecologic concerns such as irregular cycles, heavy bleeding and pelvic pain.
Kara strives to create a confidential supportive, and judgment-free environment where young patients can ask questions and learn about their bodies with confidence. She believes that education and open communication are key to fostering lifelong habits of health and self-advocacy.
Outside of work, Kara loves stand-up paddleboarding, kayaking, cooking, and gardening. Kara and her husband live with their two beloved fur babies and enjoy visits from their adult children.
