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Kristine Nicole Vina Jugo-Karsting, DO

Kristine Nicole Vina Jugo-Karsting, DO

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Specialty

Family Medicine

Languages

English

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132 reviews

    • Reviewed on May 27, 2026
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    Dr Jugo explains everything very clearly to me and she’s very caring

    • Reviewed on May 26, 2026
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    Have already recommended family and friends.

    • Reviewed on May 24, 2026
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    Listens very patiently and states the diagnosis and treatment plan very clearly. She also expedited the referals and testing as needed. She followed up when tests results came up.

    • Reviewed on May 22, 2026
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    Very caring, personable, knowledgeable.

    • Reviewed on May 14, 2026
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    She enters the exam room with a big smile and a cheery greeting. This alone really perks me up and makes me feel better.

    • Reviewed on May 7, 2026
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    She is a great doctor.

    • Reviewed on May 7, 2026
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    personable, caring, answers all my questions

    • Reviewed on May 5, 2026
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    IT'S ALWAYS A PLEASURE TO DISCUSS MY INTERESTS AND HEALTH WITH DR JUGO!!! THX.

    • Reviewed on May 3, 2026
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    She is so knowledgeable and she is thorough. She has been an amazing doctor for myself and my mom.

    • Reviewed on Apr 26, 2026
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    She spends the necessary amount of time with the patient - does NOT Seemed to be rushed. Also brought in Physical Therapist to make recommendations. And, most important: She LISTENS to the patient!

    • Reviewed on Apr 22, 2026
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    She is very attentive to my health. Always feeling like we are on the right path towards my healthier self

    • Reviewed on Apr 22, 2026
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    Patient , kind., listens. Does not rush appointment

    • Reviewed on Apr 19, 2026
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    Dr. Jugo listens to my concerns and explains my treatments very well.

    • Reviewed on Apr 13, 2026
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    She was a great listener, she listened and reviewed my medical concerns from previous appointments.

    • Reviewed on Apr 11, 2026
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    • Reviewed on Apr 11, 2026
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    She is very helpful, caring and courteous concerning my issues

    • Reviewed on Apr 11, 2026
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    Caring for patient needs

    • Reviewed on Apr 10, 2026
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    She seems like a good Dr and a very caring person.

    • Reviewed on Apr 9, 2026
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    She’s personable, enthusiastic, supportive, clear and precise, genuine, kniwledgable.

    • Reviewed on Apr 8, 2026
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    She is an excellent doctor who listens and resolved my health issues.

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  • About Kristine Nicole Vina Jugo-Karsting, DO

    Kristine Jugo, DO, practices family medicine. Dr. Jugo earned her medical degree from Western University of Health Sciences. She completed her internship and residency at UCSF Fresno. Dr. Jugo emphasizes the importance of patient education and shared decision making. She loves to be a positive force of change in her patients' lives by motivating th em to take an active role in their own health. When she's not caring for her patients, Dr. Jugo can be found cooking homemade meals and baked goods. She also enjoys traveling. In addition to English, Dr. Jugo speaks basic Spanish.

    Gender

    Female

    Board certifications

    American Board of Family Medicine

    Licenses

    CA, 20A16781, 16781

    Employed or contracted

    Employed

    Network Name

    OptumCare HealthCarePartners California

    NPI

    1669903175

  • Medical School

    • WESTERN UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES

    Internship

    • University of California, San Francisco-Fresno (UCSF Fresno)

      2017