Meet Colleen Lustina, NP at Mullally Sports & Family Medicine in Crown Point, IN

Colleen provides comprehensive primary care for children, adolescents, and adults, including:

• Preventive Care
• Annual wellness exams
• Preventive health screenings
• Routine physicals
• Immunizations
• Health maintenance visits
• Acute Care
• Cold and flu symptoms
• Ear infections
• Sinus infections
• Urinary tract infections
• Minor illnesses and injuries
• Rashes and skin concerns
• Chronic Disease Management

Colleen has extensive experience helping patients manage ongoing health conditions, including:

• High blood pressure
• Diabetes
• High cholesterol
• COPD
• Asthma
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Thyroid disorders
• Other chronic medical conditions
• Lifestyle & Wellness

Colleen also works with patients to develop healthy lifestyle habits through education and counseling focused on nutrition, exercise, disease prevention, and long-term wellness.

Colleen believes that exceptional healthcare begins with listening.

She understands that every patient has unique health concerns, goals, and life circumstances. Rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach, she partners with each patient to develop personalized treatment plans that reflect their medical needs, lifestyle, and preferences.

Her goal is to create a comfortable environment where patients feel respected, informed, and empowered to participate in decisions about their health.

During your appointment, Colleen will:

• Listen carefully to your concerns
• Review your medical history
• Perform a comprehensive evaluation
• Explain your diagnosis in understandable terms
• Discuss available treatment options
• Answer your questions
• Develop an individualized care plan

Whether you’re visiting for preventive care, an acute illness, or management of a chronic condition, Colleen strives to ensure every patient feels supported throughout their healthcare journey.

Colleen earned her Master of Science as a Family Nurse Practitioner from Purdue University Northwest, following completion of her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Purdue University.

With more than 25 years of nursing experience and over 15 years as a Family Nurse Practitioner, Colleen has cared for patients in a wide variety of healthcare settings, including primary care, intensive care, and pediatric medicine. Her broad clinical background allows her to care for patients with confidence across every stage of life.

Throughout her career, Colleen has remained committed to lifelong learning and evidence-based practice. She is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner and maintains active professional certifications and memberships dedicated to advancing high-quality patient care.

Before joining Mullally Sports & Family Medicine, Colleen served as a Family Nurse Practitioner with the Franciscan Physician Network, where she provided comprehensive primary care for children, adolescents, and adults. Her practice included preventive care, diagnosis and treatment of acute illnesses and injuries, management of chronic medical conditions, interpretation of diagnostic testing, prescribing medications, and counseling patients on healthy lifestyle choices.

Prior to becoming a Nurse Practitioner, Colleen spent nearly a decade working as a Registered Nurse in both Intensive Care at Franciscan Health St. Anthony Health and Riley Children’s Hospital in Indianapolis. These experiences provided a strong clinical foundation and continue to influence her thoughtful, comprehensive approach to patient care.

Patients appreciate Colleen’s approachable personality, thoughtful communication, and commitment to personalized care.

She believes that taking time to understand each patient’s concerns leads to better healthcare experiences and stronger long-term relationships. Her focus is on helping patients feel comfortable asking questions, understanding their health, and actively participating in their care.

As part of the Mullally Sports & Family Medicine team, Colleen works closely with physicians and fellow providers to ensure patients receive coordinated, comprehensive care whenever additional expertise is needed.

At Mullally Sports & Family Medicine, your care is supported by a collaborative team of providers.

When appropriate, Colleen works alongside Dr. Timothy Mullally, Dr. Lisa Mullally, and the rest of our clinical team to coordinate care across primary care, sports medicine, women’s health, and musculoskeletal medicine.

This collaborative approach allows patients to receive comprehensive care while benefiting from the expertise of multiple providers when needed.

Colleen may be a great fit if you’re looking for:

• A primary care provider for routine healthcare needs
• Preventive and wellness care
• Management of chronic medical conditions
• Same-day care for common illnesses and minor injuries
• A provider who emphasizes education and shared decision-making
• Compassionate, relationship-based family medicine

Whether you’re establishing care with a new primary care provider, scheduling your annual wellness visit, or seeking care for an illness or ongoing medical condition, Colleen Lustina, FNP-C, is here to help.

Schedule an appointment today to receive personalized, compassionate care focused on your long-term health and well-being.