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Overall Patient Rating
4.9 out of 5 stars - 67 total ratings“I really like the idea of taking care of an entire family…”
Dr. Kristen Newsom comes from a long line of people dedicated to practicing medicine. “My father and grandfather had a family medicine practice together, so growing up, medicine was a huge part of my life,” she explains. “I got to see what it means to be somebody’s primary care physician and that was very important when it came time for me to decide on a career.”
Dr. Newsom was actually an art major when she was in college and after medical school thought about going into reconstructive surgery since she had a strong background in sculpture. “I thought I would use my skills to help people dealing with physical ailments. However, after working with some family medicine doctors in New Orleans, I learned that seeing all different kinds of patients would help me reach a larger number of people in a meaningful way.”
Asked why she enjoys family medicine so much Dr. Newsom explains, “I really like the idea of taking care of an entire family. I think as a doctor you understand things a little better when you take care of not only the kids but the mother and maybe the grandparents as well. It helps you understand the family structure and really get to know them more as people and as patients.”
In her practice Dr. Newsom enjoys helping patients with behavioral health issues. “Many patients suffer from anxiety and depression disorders, which can often impact other areas of their health. That’s why these types of problems are always important to address. I think it’s great that patients can meet with behavioral therapists right in our clinics when they have a problem. You can’t fix everything with just medication, so this kind of care is what’s really best for our patients.”
In her free time Dr. Newsom enjoys working on home improvement projects as well as doing art and sculpture. “I really like working with my hands and building things as well as repurposing old furniture to make it into something new. I guess I love to use my creativity any way that I can.”
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This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
Dr. Newsom was exceptionally attentive to my medical concerns. I am very pleased to be her patient. If I could give a rating higher than "very good," I would do so.
This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
Dr.Newsom is wonderful, I can't say this enough. She is so caring and really listens to you, which isn't easy to find these days. She is caring, compassionate, and doesn't rush you when you have lots to talk about. She always looks at the whole picture, and explains things in a way that you can easily understand. I also appreciate that if there's something you are struggling with, she makes it clear that she & her staff will help you in any way she can.
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Overview
Specialties
Family Practice
Partnering Provider
Certifications
American Board of Family Medicine
Education
Internship & Residency: Memorial Hospital Rhode Island
Medical Education: Tulane University School of Medicine
Languages Spoken
English
Insurance
Kristen Newsom's Featured Blogs
Medical Minute: High Blood Pressure
Dr. Kristen Newsom, a family practice physician at our Holden location, discusses high blood pressure in her second “Medical Minute”...
Medical Minute: Breastfeeding...
Dr. Kristen Newsom, a family practice physician at our Holden location, sat down for a “Medical Minute” video to...