Karissa Burd, NP

Karissa Burd, NP, is a Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner at HealthyU, providing care at the Shrewsbury location. She previously worked at Saint Vincent Medical Group and joined HealthyU after the practice was acquired.

Karissa specializes in developing comprehensive health strategies tailored to each patient’s needs, emphasizing education that can be carried into everyday life. She addresses immediate medical concerns while partnering with patients to create sustainable care plans that support long-term wellness.

Karissa earned her MS in Nursing from Boston College with a concentration in the Family Nurse Practitioner program. She also holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Northeastern University, where she majored in Health Science and minored in Psychology and Biology. She collaborates closely with other care providers to ensure patients receive well-rounded support, especially when navigating multiple or complex health challenges.