Kristen DeBarry, MSN, APRN, CPNP-PC

Kristen DeBarry is a WashU Medicine pediatric nurse practitioner specializing in pediatric neurology, with a clinical focus on epilepsy and sleep medicine. She cares for pediatric patients with epilepsy and seizures who are admitted to the epilepsy monitoring unit at St. Louis Children’s Hospital for scheduled electroencephalograms (EEGs). She also cares for children with sleep concerns in her outpatient clinic, partnering with patients and their families to support their health and daily well-being.

Her approach to care emphasizes compassion, clear communication and collaboration with families and the care team. She strives to help families understand their child’s care and treatment options, feel comfortable asking questions and take an active role in care decisions. Her goal is to provide individualized care that supports each child’s development and quality of life while helping families feel informed and supported