Meet Our Staff
Dr. Christopher E. Stevens
Dr. Stevens graduated summa cum laude from Olivet Nazarene University in Kankakee, Illinois and then graduated with honors from Indiana University School of Medicine. He completed his internship and residency at University of Virginia in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. Dr. Stevens is Board Certified in Otolaryngology. Dr. Stevens has been serving the Columbus community and Southeastern Indiana since 2003.
Hospital Affiliations
- Columbus Regional Hospital, Columbus, IN
- Decatur County Memorial Hospital, Greensburg, IN
- Margaret Mary Hospital, Batesville, IN
Katherine Franke, MSN, FNP-C
Katherine Franke joined Otolaryngology Specialty Care as a Nurse Practitioner in 2020. She specializes in care of children and adults of all ages. She possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the ear, nose, and throat. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Milligan College and her Master of Science in Nursing from Ball State University. She is a board-certified family Nurse Practitioner through the American Association of Nurse Practitioners.
Prior to joining Otolaryngology Specialty Care, her experience as a Nurse Practitioner focused on providing family medicine across the lifespan. She has experience as nurse working in various fields including intensive care units (ICU), emergency medicine, and organ transplant. As a nurse in the ICU, she had several years of experience taking care of ENT patients post operatively, including patients with head and neck cancer.
Katherine’s personal philosophy of care is centered on treating, listening, and understanding the patients concerns from a holistic aspect. Working with and collaborating with Dr. Stevens allows her to continue to learn while providing the highest quality care to patients.
Outside of clinic, Katherine enjoys traveling with her husband, hiking, biking, walking her dog, gardening, and listening to live music.