Christi Abeln, MS, APRN, BC

Christi Abeln, MS, APRN, BC

Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

Division of Pediatric and Adolescent Orthopaedic Surgery

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(314) 514-3500

Christi sees patients in an outpatient setting, and has special interests in the acute and chronic care of infants, children and adolescents with an emphasis on fracture care, spinal deformities and developmental concerns, including treatment of flat feet, in-toeing, knock knees, and bow legs.

Common Diagnoses Treated

  • Common acute and chronic musculoskeletal injuries
  • Developmental abnormalities and fractures
  • Treatment of acute and chronic illnesses in children

Clinical Office Locations

  • St. Louis Children’s Specialty Care Center - South County 

    5114 Midamerica Plaza, Suite 1E

    St. Louis, MO 63129

Academic Office Mailing Address

  • Washington University School of Medicine

    Campus Box 8233

    660 Euclid Avenue

    Saint Louis, MO 63110

Clinical Specialty

Pediatric Orthopedics

Clinical Interests

Christi joined the Pediatric and Adolescent Orthopedic Surgery Department in 2004 as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. Prior to working at Washington University Orthopedics, Christi worked as an RN in the neonatal intensive care unit, pediatric intensive care unit and emergency department. After obtaining her degree as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, she then worked for 10 years in a primary care setting before transitioning to Orthopedics. She sees patients in an outpatient setting, and has special interests in the acute and chronic care of infants, children and adolescents with an emphasis on fracture care, spinal deformities and developmental concerns, including treatment of flat feet, in-toeing, knock knees and bow legs. She also has an interest in precepting for Pediatric Nurse Practitioner students. Christi is recognized as an Advanced Practice Nurse by the MO State Board of Nursing.

Medical Degree

  • University of Missouri-St. Louis, Masters of Science in Nursing 1995
  • Pediatric Nurse Practitioner 1995
  • University of Missouri-St. Louis, Bachelor of Science in Nursing 1992
  • RN Diploma in Nursing, Missouri Baptist School of Nursing 1988

Honors and Awards:

  • Excellence in Nursing Award Finalist, 2012
  • Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society/li>
  • University of Missouri Alumni Association

Professional Societies and Organizations:

  • Chair of APN Council for Washington University and St. Louis Children's Hospital
  • National Association of Pediatric Nurse Associates and Practitioners
  • St. Louis Area Pediatric Practitioners
  • Missouri Nurses Association
  • American Nurses Association
  • Pediatric Orthopedic Society of North America

Presentations

  • PNP Conference, Orthopedic Injuries: Physeal and Avulsion Fractures 2013
  • NAON - Common Orthopedic Problems in Primary Care, October 2010
  • PNP Conference, Washington University/St. Louis Children’s Hospital Pediatric Spinal Deformities and Treatments, November 2010
  • ER-PNP’s - How to Examine Common Orthopedic Injuries, November 2010
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