Catherine Makarem, FNP-BC, is a Family Nurse Practitioner. She serves patients at Desert Pain Specialists at our Rancho Mirage, California, clinic.

Catherine completed her undergraduate education at Roseman University in South Jordan Utah with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. She then obtained her Master’s Degree at Charles Drew University in Los Angeles, completing the school’s Family Nurse Practitioner Graduate Program.

As a board-certified and licensed Nurse Practitioner, Catherine is trained and skilled to meet patients’ healthcare needs. She previously worked on the surgery side of pain management and urology. Catherine is dedicated to helping her patients achieve an improved quality of life through personalized treatment plans and preventative care. She believes healthcare requires a team approach, with the patient being the most valuable player.

When not working at the clinic, Catherine enjoys traveling with her husband and spending time with her family.