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Kara R. Marcinek

Kara R. Marcinek, NP

Family Medicine

Accepting New Patients
Online Booking
Video Visit
Need help scheduling? Call 303-812-6880

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Child 2-12
  • Adolescent 13-18
  • Adult 19-64
  • Older Adult >65

Gender

Female

About Kara R. Marcinek

About The Provider

Raised in Colorado, Kara received an undergraduate degree in molecular, cellular and developmental biology from the University of Colorado, Boulder. She continued her education at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland, where she earned both a bachelor's and master's degree in nursing.

Kara has worked in orthopedics, gynecology and family medicine. She is a board-certified family nurse practitioner and practices family medicine because she enjoys caring for the entire family, from the youngest to the oldest. She treats the whole person and strives to help patients take charge of their own medical care.

“Between my father who is a veterinarian and my mother who is a social worker, I was bound to end up in a profession that advocates for the protection and the promotion of health and wellness in all living things. There are very few professions that allow you to have a direct impact on someone’s wellbeing. Medicine gives me that ability.”

When not at work, Kara enjoys being with her family outdoors, doing yoga and helping the community. She feels that yoga and the outdoors feed her mind, body and soul and allows her to be more socially conscious in all aspects of her life.

Locations

  1. Copperleaf Clinic - Primary Care
    • phone: 303-812-6880
    • fax: 303-812-5173
  2. Intermountain Health Connect Care - Primary Care CO

Expertise

Education

  • Graduate: Johns Hopkins University, 2001

Board Certifications

  • American Nurses Credentialing Center, 2001

Insurance

Search plans
  • Aetna
  • Anthem BCBS
  • Cigna
  • Clear Spring
  • Cofinity
  • Colorado Access
  • CorVel
  • Coventry
  • Denver Health
  • First Health/Coventry
  • Friday Health Plans
  • Humana
  • InnovAge PACE
  • Kaiser (limited coverage)
  • Meritain via Aetna Network
  • Pinnacol Assurance
  • Prime Health Services Inc
  • Rocky Mountain Health Plans
  • SCL Lutheran Hospice
  • Three Rivers Provider Network
  • TriWest
  • United Healthcare

Ratings & Reviews

4.8 out of 5

246 ratings, 33 reviews

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/20/2026

    Kara Marcinek, NP has been my provider for the past four years at Copperleaf Clinic Primary Care, and I can honestly say she’s been consistently wonderful. She’s always on time, which I really appreciate, and she never makes you feel rushed during your visit. She takes the time to truly listen, asks thoughtful questions, and makes sure you feel heard and understood. On my very first visit, I wasn’t in a good place health-wise. She didn’t just address the immediate concerns. She genuinely encouraged me, gave me practical tips on what I could improve and focus on, and made thoughtful changes to my prescription to help get me back on track. That support made a huge difference for me. Now, four years later, I’m in such a better place. My labs look great, and I feel healthier overall. It’s also really refreshing to see how she reacts when her patients are doing well. You can tell she truly cares and celebrates those wins with you. What stands out most is how comfortable she makes you feel. It’s not easy to find a provider who is both professional and genuinely kind, but she balances both so well. Every appointment feels relaxed and thorough, and I always leave feeling confident about my care. I’m really grateful to have found her and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a compassionate and attentive primary care provider.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/29/2026

    She was on time, attentive, and thorough.

    3 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/23/2026

    She seemed very clinical, but not warm. She didn’t make much eye contact and was mostly looking at the computer, typing in my responses to the questions she asked.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/23/2026

    I don’t have any complaints, Kara has always made me feel well cared for.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/13/2026

    Kara is a trusted professional, prompt to respond, flexible in approach and competent in her skills.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/9/2026

    Amazing in one of the reasons we stay with Intermountain Health

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/8/2026

    Caring & informetive

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/28/2026

    Very helpful.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/19/2026

    She listens to me and lets me have input in my care.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/9/2026

    Very clear and concise explanations

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/21/2026

    She is always concerned about what is best for me and my health

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/18/2026

    I am so pleased with Kara Marcinek, she listened to me and knew I needed antibiotics to help me get over this “flu” that’s going around.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/19/2025

    Thank you!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/9/2025

    She was caring and very concerned about my health, even though I declined some suggestions.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/23/2025

    She’s very nice and patient answers all the questions and just understands me

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/13/2025

    Exceptional provider I really felt comfortable 😌

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/8/2025

    THANK YOU!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/3/2025

    Have seen Dr. Kara and years and feel comfortable with her.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/24/2025

    She's absolutely awesome and has been my primary doctor for some time now. She's always been amazing.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/9/2025

    Listens to my concerns and gives me suggestions

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/5/2025

    New problem so still collecting data to come up with a plan.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/29/2025

    She is so nice and always very caring and considerate in what she says. She explains what everything is and is very clear when I have questions

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/26/2025

    Very understanding of my conditions and Very active on what's next for my wellbeing health

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/28/2025

    Seeing Kara is like seeing a good friend. She is always pleasant and very caring. Plus she is professional and very knowledgeable.

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/25/2025

    There could have been more personal interest. I was not asked if there were any other things I'd like to discuss.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/23/2025

    I’ve been going to Kara for three years now. She is amazing always listens usually has a solution.

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/22/2025

    Good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/20/2025

    Kara was great! I felt taken care of and she was attentive and kind.

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/16/2025

    Professional

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/31/2025

    Wonderful communicator!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/4/2025

    Great provider

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/28/2025

    It was great

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/21/2025

    Kara is wonderful & always listens to my needs!