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Kayla Portwood Luker, FNP

Family Nurse Practitioner/Emergency Nurse Practitioner

Division of Orthopedic Injury Clinic

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(314) 514-3500

Kayla has clinical interests in the nonoperative management of acute orthopedic injuries and chronic orthopedic conditions.

Common Diagnoses Treated

  • Knee and ankle injuries
  • Musculoskeletal injuries
  • Nonoperative fracture care
  • Overuse conditions
  • Sports injuries

Common Procedures

  • Muscle and joint injections
  • Rehabilitation of injuries

Clinical Office Locations

Academic Office Mailing Address

  • Washington University School of Medicine

    Campus Box 8233

    660 Euclid Avenue

    Saint Louis, MO 63110

Clinical Interests

Kayla has clinical interests in the nonoperative management of acute orthopedic injuries and chronic orthopedic conditions.

Background

Kayla earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Truman State University in Kirksville, MO. While pursuing a Master of Science in Nursing from Maryville University in St. Louis, MO, she worked as a Pediatric Emergency Room nurse. Prior to joining Washington University Orthopedics, she worked as a Family Nurse Practitioner in an urgent care setting.

Board Certifications

  • Board-certified, Family Nurse Practitioner
  • Board-certified, Emergency Nurse Practitioner

Undergraduate Degree

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Truman State University, Kirksville, MO

Graduate Degree

  • Master of Science in Nursing, Maryville University 

Professional Memberships

  • American Association of Nurse Practitioners
  • American Academy of Physician Associates, affiliate member
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