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Carson Tahoe Health employs credentialed Registered Dietitian Nutritionists who provide evidence-based nutrition services. We help prevent, delay, or manage diseases and medical conditions through nutrition education and medical nutrition therapy. Medical nutrition therapy is the management of medical conditions through nutritional intervention.

Meet Our Team

Our team of credentialed Registered Dietitian Nutritionists is committed to providing personalized, evidence-based care to help you achieve your health goals. Each team member brings unique expertise and a passion for improving lives through nutrition.

Karen Fisicaro, RD, LS, CSO

Karen Fisicaro is a Board-Certified Oncology Dietitian and serves as the Nutrition Care Coordinator and primary clinical dietitian for the Carson Tahoe Cancer Center. She has worked with patients across the lifespan in her twenty-five-year career, covering Neonatal to Geriatric nutrition. Karen has worked in a variety of settings including hospital inpatient, rehabilitation, home care, and the ambulatory clinic setting. Karen has served the Carson Tahoe Health system for the last 20 years. Karen is passionate about educating and advocating for oncology patients and their care partners though their cancer journeys.

Laura Deverse

Laura Deverse is a highly experienced Registered Dietitian who has worked within the Carson Tahoe Health system for over 26 years. She considers Carson City and Carson Tahoe Health her home. At the Regional Medical Center, Laura specialized in nutrition support for patients in the surgery and critical care settings. In addition, she provided nutrition counseling for patients in the Carson Tahoe Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab programs. In 2022, Laura focused her efforts on diabetes care and became a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist. She also went back to school and earned a Masters degree in Nutrition. Laura now provides a tailored approach and supportive environment for clients in all phases of life who are working to improve their health. In addition to her role at the Carson Tahoe General Nutrition Counseling and Diabetes Education Clinic, Laura enjoys hiking and kayaking in the beautiful outdoors. She also loves spending time with family, especially her four grandchildren.

Chelsea Minifie

Chelsea Minifie is a Registered Dietitian and Diabetes Educator with a background focused in outpatient counseling. Her academic training includes a Bachelor of Science in Dietetics from the University of Nevada, Reno. Additionally, Chelsea was a program coordinator intern at the Nevada Diabetes Association, and she completed her dietetic internship at the Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center in 2018. Chelsea’s experience in the hospital setting helped her build a strong clinical foundation before shifting to the outpatient setting in 2021. Chelsea has a love and passion for teaching about nutrition and working with patients across the lifespan. She is skilled in helping clients build new habits that are realistic and sustainable. In addition to her current role at the Carson Tahoe General Nutrition Counseling and Diabetes Education Clinic, Chelsea loves to camp, garden and spend time with her family.

Contact Us: For more information or to set up an appointment for nutrition counseling, please call:
Phone: (775) 445-5500
Fax Number for Referrals: (775) 882-3731

Insurance Information
Nutrition counseling may be covered as a benefit by your insurance company, though it may require preauthorization. Our scheduling department will work with you to determine whether nutrition care services will be covered. You may be required to self-pay for your nutrition appointment if your insurance does not cover nutrition education or medical nutrition therapy.

We provide:

• Assessment of your current nutrition intake
• Computerized body analysis
• Nutrition information and counseling
• Advice and strategies to help you achieve healthful and balanced intake
• Individualized meal planning for your unique needs and goals
• Medical nutrition therapy