Natalie Pianetto, FNP-BC; DNP

Natalie Walker, DNP, FNP-BC, is a board-certified family nurse practitioner with UP Health System - Marquette Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine. After earning both a Bachelor and Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Iowa College of Nursing, Natalie spent more than 10 years working as a registered nurse in a variety of specialties at facilities in Iowa, Illinois and Upper Michigan. She then returned to school to further her education at Northern Michigan University, where she earned a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree. "What I enjoy most about my role as a provider is meeting people where they are and working with them to develop an individualized plan of care that addresses their concerns and helps meet their health goals." Outside of work, Natalie stays busy with her husband and two young children - together they enjoy camping and everything about the Upper Peninsula, especially Lake Superior beaches and woodland hikes. Specializations - Acute and chronic wound care - Surgical debridement - Diabetic ulcers - Neuropathic ulcers - Venous ulcers - Arterial ulcers - Pressure ulcers - Surgical wounds - Traumatic wounds - Lymphedema management - Hyperbaric oxygen therapy