Kathleen K. Barnhouse, MD

I grew up in small town Alabama and ran track and cross country at the University of Alabama (Roll Tide!). I was able to participate in a rural family medicine exposure program my senior year of college and immediately knew this is what I wanted to do for the rest of my life. I chose UNC because of the strong reputation as a rigorous training program, but I fell in love with the people in the program I worked with as well as my patient population and thus wanted to stay on as faculty here to launch my career. I found my true passion in teaching residents, inpatient medicine, as well as performing procedures. My love for procedures and teaching prompted me to pursue the Family Medicine Procedure Fellowship where I trained to do advanced outpatient procedures such as vasectomy, excisions with multilayer closures, etc. I still love caring for the family unit and the continuity of care that family medicine clinic provides. When not working you can always find me hiking the Appalachian Trail, running, playing basketball, watching football or back home visiting my family in Alabama.

I decided to start a career in nutrition and dietetics to work in partnership with interdisciplinary teams that aim to develop therapeutic interventions for chronic conditions. I enjoy developing nutrition care plans and teaching people about the importance of diet and nourishment in relation to chronic disease management. The areas of medical nutrition therapy I am most interested in are diabetes, overweight/obesity, cardiovascular disease, renal nutrition, reproduction, and gastrointestinal disease. Outside of work, I like to create new recipes that utilize fruits and vegetables and aim to produce great flavor with quality nutrition in every bite. I exercise often and enjoy hiking, strength training and dancing. I love expressing my creativity through interior décor and do-it-yourself projects. I always encourage people to increase their knowledge of nutrition and learn ways on how to practice their acquired knowledge. Sustaining healthy dietary behavior modification is vital in achieving any healthcare related goal. During my nutrition consultations, I provide educational materials that reinforce messages about healthy eating, teach skills essential for making dietary change, and provide information on how to sustain behavior change.

Located in Chapel Hill, NC, Katrina E.P. Donahue, MD, MPH, is a vital part of the UNC Health network, offering a wide array of healthcare services designed to address the diverse needs of the local community. From primary care to urgent care and specialized treatments, this establishment prides itself on delivering patient-centered services that prioritize individual well-being. Committed to education and fostering innovation, this facility frequently partners with the UNC School of Medicine to advance medical research and provide essential training for the next generation of healthcare professionals. With a core mission dedicated to enhancing wellness and enhancing healthcare accessibility, Katrina E.P. Donahue, MD, MPH, upholds the core values of UNC Health, ensuring compassionate, integrity-driven, and excellent service for all who seek their care. Generated using this brand's available information