About
Dr. Kathryn Turner earned her BA in Biology and Spanish at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln before pursuing her medical degree at Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences. During medical school, she completed an Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine fellowship at the same institution. She then trained at the Alaska Family Medicine Residency in Anchorage and stayed on as a fourth-year chief resident, a distinction earned by few.
After stepping away from practice to raise her children, Dr. Turner returned to medicine by joining her close friend Dr. Blythe at Blue Lotus Family Medicine. Her clinical interests center on women's health, mental health, preventive care, and osteopathic manipulative therapy. She speaks Spanish fluently and sees patients of all ages, backgrounds, genders, and sexual orientations. Dr. Turner believes each patient's health journey is personal and must address mental, spiritual, social, and emotional wellness alongside physical health.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Nebraska-Lincoln, BA Biology and Spanish
Medical School
Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences
Residency
Alaska Family Medicine Residency, Anchorage
Fellowship
Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine, Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences
Languages
English, Spanish
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Turner right for?
Dr. Turner is an excellent fit for patients who want a physician who addresses the whole person, not just physical symptoms. She has particular strength in women's health and mental health conditions. Spanish-speaking patients will find her fluency an important asset. Patients seeking osteopathic manipulative therapy as part of their care plan will benefit directly from her fellowship training.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Turner focuses on women's health, mental health, preventive care, and osteopathic manipulative therapy. She also provides full-spectrum family medicine for patients of all ages and backgrounds.
Yes. Dr. Turner completed an Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine fellowship at Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences. She incorporates OMT into patient care as part of a whole-person treatment approach.
Yes. Dr. Turner speaks Spanish fluently. Spanish-speaking patients can communicate with her directly in their preferred language.
Dr. Turner completed her residency at the Alaska Family Medicine Residency in Anchorage. She then stayed on as a fourth-year chief resident before transitioning to private practice.
Dr. Turner believes every patient's health journey is personal. She incorporates mental, spiritual, social, and emotional wellness into her approach alongside physical care. She emphasizes treating the whole person rather than managing isolated conditions.
Yes. Dr. Turner actively welcomes patients of all ages, races, genders, and sexual orientations. She builds collaborative relationships with each patient and tailors her approach to their individual health goals.
Dr. Turner manages mental health conditions within the scope of primary care, including anxiety and depression. She integrates mental and emotional wellness into her overall care approach for every patient she sees.
Doctor profile last updated April 10, 2026