Julie A. Keen, MP, MSN, was exposed to the world of medicine from a young age. She was greatly influenced to pursue a career as a nurse practitioner by her grandmother and cousins who worked as nurses and doctors in Minnesota. Through her education and experiences, she found that she particularly enjoys teaching patients how to remain healthy and provides help for them to understand their medical challenges. "I am grateful to MemorialCare Medical Group for the opportunity to work in primary care with such knowledgeable and friendly staff. MemorialCare is an excellent organization!"In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her three grandchildren, listening to many different kinds of music and spending time in her rose garden. She is a native Californian who was born and raised in Los Angeles County and moved to Orange County in 1974.