Clinical Expertise and Special Interests
Kristine Twomey is a nurse practitioner who works with the neurologists to provide in-clinic care for patients with neurological concerns. She works with neurological conditions such as epilepsy, movement disorders and degenerative disorders. Kristine has a special interest in the treatment of epilepsy care, dementia, and movement disorders.
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Educational Foundation
Master of Science: Marian University
Bachelor of Science: Bellin College of Nursing
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kristine Twomey's background and training?
Kristine Twomey is an Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner (APNP) in the Neurology specialty at Neuroscience Group, seeing patients at the Appleton, Neenah, and New London locations. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Bellin College of Nursing in Green Bay, Wisconsin, and her Master of Science from Marian University in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, completing her full nursing education within the state. She is a member of the American Academy of Neuroscience Nurses and the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. Her American Academy of Neuroscience Nurses membership reflects a commitment to neurology-specific clinical education and standards that distinguishes her from APNPs without that specialty affiliation. Kristine works as part of a collaborative neurology care team with Dr. Lisa Kokontis and brings a patient-empowerment philosophy to the management of epilepsy, movement disorders, dementia, and other neurological conditions.
Is Kristine Twomey board-certified or licensed as a nurse practitioner?
Kristine is licensed as an Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner in Wisconsin and holds a Master of Science from Marian University. She is an active member of the American Academy of Neuroscience Nurses and the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. Specific national certification details are not listed on her page — patients seeking certification information can contact Neuroscience Group directly. Her American Academy of Neuroscience Nurses membership reflects ongoing engagement with neurology-specific practice standards and continuing education beyond general nursing practice.
What does Kristine Twomey do at Neuroscience Group?
Kristine is a neurology APNP at Neuroscience Group, providing in-clinic patient care across the Appleton, Neenah, and New London locations. She works collaboratively with Dr. Lisa Kokontis as part of Neuroscience Group's neurology care team, focusing on the evaluation and ongoing management of patients with epilepsy, movement disorders, degenerative neurological disorders, and dementia. Her three-location coverage — including the New London community office — extends neurology care access to patients in the New London area who might otherwise face a significant drive for specialty care. She ensures patients have the information and guidance they need to take an active role in their own care and make educated decisions throughout their neurological health journey.
What is the difference between seeing Kristine Twomey and a physician at Neuroscience Group?
As an Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner, Kristine works collaboratively with and under the oversight of the neurology physicians at Neuroscience Group, specifically alongside Dr. Lisa Kokontis. She is trained to evaluate and manage patients with neurological conditions including epilepsy, movement disorders, and dementia, and her American Academy of Neuroscience Nurses membership reflects specialty-focused clinical training beyond standard APNP practice. For many neurology patients, particularly those in ongoing management of chronic conditions like epilepsy and movement disorders, Kristine provides thorough, engaged, and continuous care with the full support of the neurology team. Her collaborative model ensures that when physician-level decision-making is needed, it is available through the same integrated care team without requiring patients to start over with a new provider.
What conditions does Kristine Twomey help manage?
Kristine has a special clinical interest in epilepsy care, dementia, and movement disorders, and manages these as primary areas of focus alongside the broader range of neurological conditions treated by Neuroscience Group's neurology team. For epilepsy patients, she supports ongoing seizure management, medication adjustments, and monitoring. For dementia patients, her care focuses on supporting patients and families through diagnosis, treatment planning, and the long-term management of cognitive decline. For movement disorder patients including those with Parkinson's disease and related conditions, she provides ongoing evaluation and management in coordination with the neurology physicians.
What is Kristine's approach to patient care?
Kristine believes it is important for patients to take an active role in their healthcare, and she is committed to providing the information and guidance patients need to make educated decisions about their own care. Her goal is to help patients regain a sense of control over their lives, particularly meaningful for those managing chronic and progressive neurological conditions like epilepsy, dementia, and movement disorders where uncertainty can feel overwhelming. She approaches each patient encounter as an opportunity to equip that person with real understanding of their condition and their options, fostering confidence and informed participation rather than passive dependence on a care plan they do not fully understand.
“I think it is important for patients to take an active role in their healthcare, and I want to provide them with the necessary information and guidance so they have the ability to make educated decisions and regain control of their lives.”