Kristene received a Master of Science degree in Physician Assistant Studies from Our Lady of the Lake College in Baton Rouge, LA. Prior to joining Ochsner, Kristene completed several clinical rotations in Urgent Care, Pediatrics, General Surgery, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Psychiatry, Geriatrics, Emergency Medicine, Pain Management, Family Medicine and Orthopedics. She is a member of the Louisiana Academy of Physician Assistants.