Who We Are

Kim Bookout
DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC

Kim began her pediatric experience in 1988 in neonatal ICU while completing her
Bachelor's degree at Texas Tech University. Her love for children developed long before,
however, during her own childhood.

Kim and her husband, Tim, met while in college and married in 1990. They have four
children: Shelby, a high school teacher, Morgan, a Doctor of Chiropractic, Barrett is an
Airman First Class in the US Air Force; Erin is attending the University of Alabama.
Kim has a special interest in nutrition and fitness for children in an effort to reduce the
health problems associated with childhood obesity.

Kim enjoys cooking, getting together with friends, scrapbooking, writing, and running.
Most of all, she enjoys the relationships that she has developed over the years with the
families she serves.

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Karissa Fowler

MSN, APRN, CPNP-PC

Karissa completed her undergraduate studies at Texas Woman's University in 2007. She worked at Children's Medical Center of Dallas for over 4 years. She completed her graduate studies at the University of Texas at Arlington in 2012.

Karissa is board certified in both Primary Care and Acute Care Pediatrics. She has experience working with a variety of pediatric patients, including refugees, premature infants, and medically complex children. She has a special interest in infant nutrition and health.

Karissa lives in Allen with her husband and two young children. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.

Jill Steinbach
MSN, APRN, CPNP

Jill comes to us with almost 20 years of pediatric experience. She was a nurse at Children's Medical Center Dallas for over 16 years in the Emergency Department and Nurse Liaison roles. As a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, she has worked at Medical City Dallas Children’s ER and still currently works at Cook Childrens Prosper ER.

Jill is board certified in both Primary Care and Acute Care Pediatrics. She has extensive background in pediatric emergency and trauma care. More recently, she has a heart for caring for complex health conditions and building relationships with her patients in the community.

Jill is a hometown girl, growing up in Lewisville, and currently living in Flower Mound. She and her husband, who is a captain with the Lewisville Fire Department, have 3 girls who keep them busy with their activities, and 2 dogs.

Sarah Caudle
PA

Sarah, born and raised in Plano, Texas, pursued her passion for the medical field after excelling in both academics and sports throughout her youth. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Biology and minor in Exercise Sports Science from Austin College, where she played college volleyball. Sarah went on to complete her Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant Studies at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, specializing in Pediatrics and pediatric sports medicine.

With over 12 years in general pediatrics and additional experience in pediatric sports medicine, Sarah is dedicated to educating young athletes on nutrition and injury prevention. She co-authored "Healthy Heroes," a children's book promoting healthy living. Sarah is thrilled to join Pediatric Health Partners, aiming to enhance children's health and well-being in our community.

Outside of work, Sarah enjoys family time with her husband Casey and their active boys, along with fitness, outdoor adventures, good food, and reading.