Dr. KRISTIN PLEASANT, FNP-C | DPC Provider | DPC Directory
Nurse Practitioner
About
Kristin Pleasant, FNP-C, is a co‑owner and primary care provider at Coastal Direct Health & Wellness, a Direct Primary Care clinic in Leland, North Carolina. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of North Carolina Wilmington and then completed a Family Nurse Practitioner graduate program at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. After graduating, Kristin spent five years as a registered nurse at Duke University Medical Center, followed by a year in a family practice in Burgaw, NC, and four years in urgent‑care at Wilmington Health. She joined Coastal Direct in 2019 and is dedicated to offering patients continuous, insurance‑free access to comprehensive primary care.
Kristin’s DPC philosophy emphasizes long‑term relationships, preventive care, and personalized treatment plans that are not constrained by insurance limitations. She believes that direct access to her patients allows for same‑day appointments, longer visits, and a focus on whole‑person health. Outside of the clinic, Kristin is active in global health missions, having provided medical care in rural Haiti and participated in construction‑based service trips in Papua New Guinea. She also serves on the board of Kythoni, Inc., reflecting her commitment to community service and international health outreach.
Education
Medical School: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (Family Nurse Practitioner)
- Undergrad Nursing - University of North Carolina Wilmington (Wilmington NC)
- Graduate Family Nurse Practitioner - University of North Carolina Chapel Hill (Chapel Hill NC)
Board Certification & Credentials
Degree: FNP-C
Specialty: Nurse Practitioner
Board Certified: FNP-C
Designations: FNP-C
Licensing
NPI Number: 1962838979 Active
Primary License: North Carolina (NC) - 5006471
Community Involvement
Board member for Kythoni, Inc.; participates in international medical missions providing care to underserved communities
International Experience
Medical missions in rural Haiti and service trips in Papua New Guinea
DPC Experience
Started DPC: 2019