​Stephen is a Nairobi, Kenya native and has spent majority of his adult life in Massachusetts. Stephen is a Master’s level graduate from Rivier University, and attained an FNP license in 2016. Stephen has worked as a Nurse Practitioner for 5 years. He achieved his Doctor of Nursing Practice in Dec, 2018 from Rivier University. He successfully completed his program for Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in 12/2020. His experience spans 15 years, starting at an LPN level in 2005, and received an Associate on Nursing Practice. Stephen is a member of the American Association of Nurse ​Practitioners and American Nurses Association.

Stephen has a wide range of experience in geriatrics, geriatric psychiatry, home care, and over 10 year working in nursing homes and rehabilitation centers. His experience in a vast number of nursing fields provides a well rounded and practical approach to patient living with diseases and disorders and a particular appreciation for the Geriatric patient. Stephen strongly believes in developing strong relationships, in order to provide personalized care, tailored to meet each patient’s specific needs. Stephen is well vast with latest evidence-based practice guidelines and research validated practice standards.

Stephen in his free time enjoys spending time with family and friends, being in nature, running, hiking, reading, learning, and teaching. Stephen is fascinated about the stock markets around the world and always trying to learn new things. Stephen is passionate about obtaining new knowledge and always looking for avenues expand his knowledge in healthcare.

Stephen Karuga, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC, DNP