Kelly Sokolinsky, FNP-BC, MSN

Kelly Sokolinsky, MSN, FNP-BC, is a board-certified family nurse practitioner at Astra Vein Treatment Center. She is part of the clinical team providing vein care, fibroid care and hemorrhoid treatment, working with the center's physicians from the first evaluation through recovery.

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Clinical Background

Kelly’s nursing career began in patients’ homes. As a visiting nurse in Brooklyn, she assessed patients in their own living spaces, managed complex wounds and built individualized care plans, watching for early warning signs that could lead to a hospital stay and relaying them to physicians before they escalated.

At South Brooklyn Health’s Ruth Bader Ginsburg Hospital, she moved from the medical-surgical step-down unit, where she cared for patients before and after surgery, to the medical-surgical ICU, where she monitored critically ill patients and responded to rapid changes in their condition. She has also worked in the hospital’s emergency department, assessing and stabilizing patients with trauma, cardiac and stroke emergencies.

That range of settings, from ongoing care at home to fast decisions in the ICU, shapes how she works with patients at Astra Vein Treatment Center: careful assessment, close attention to how symptoms change over time, and clear communication with the physicians who perform each procedure.

Education

  • Associate Degree: Associate of Science in Nursing, Saint Paul’s School of Nursing, Staten Island, NY, 2020
  • Bachelor’s Degree: Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Chamberlain University, 2020
  • Master’s Degree: Master of Science, Family Nurse Practitioner, Long Island University, New York, NY, 2024

Certifications

  • Board Certification: Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC), American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
  • Life Support: BLS, ACLS and PALS certified, American Heart Association

The FNP-BC credential is awarded by the ANCC to nurse practitioners who complete an accredited graduate program and pass a national board examination in family practice.

Professional Details

  • Nursing Experience: Registered nurse since 2020
  • Nurse Practitioner License: New York, since 2024
  • NPI: 1215767082
  • Languages: English, Russian
  • Professional Membership: American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
  • Accepting New Patients: Yes

Approach to Care

Kelly’s focus is on making sure patients understand what is happening and why. She explains each step in plain language, from what a diagnosis means to how to prepare for a procedure, and makes sure patients know which changes during recovery are normal and which are worth a call to the office.

Prevention runs through her work as well. Vein and circulation problems are often influenced by everyday habits, so she talks with patients about practical steps, such as staying active and following aftercare advice, that can help support their results over time.

Schedule a Visit

Whether you are seeking relief from vein discomfort, exploring non-surgical options for uterine fibroids or looking for specialized hemorrhoid care, Kelly and the team at Astra Vein Treatment Center are here to support you. With a focus on clear communication and thorough evaluations, she helps patients feel informed and confident at every stage of their care.

Take the first step toward feeling better today. Schedule a consultation at Astra Vein Treatment Center by booking online or calling the office.

Updated on Oct 13, 2026 by Dr. George Bolotin (Vein & Vascular Specialist) of Vein & Vascular Medical Care

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