Overview
Katherine Garcia, MSN, NP-C is a compassionate and highly detail-oriented Nurse Practitioner with three years of experience in diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of gastroenterology patients in an outpatient and inpatient setting. Katherine received her Bachelors of Science in Nursing and her Masters of Science in Family Nurse Practitioner from Columbus State University in Columbus, GA.As a board certified Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Katherine has over 16 years of clinical experience providing post-op medical-surgical care to patients in a rehabilitation unit, treating patients with acute and chronic gastrointestinal illnesses in a hospital unit, providing clinical coordination in an endoscopy unit, and obtaining history and physicals from diverse patient populations in a fast-paced gastrointestinal practice. Katherine is bilingual in English and Spanish.
Her clinical expertise encompasses Opioid Induced Constipation, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, and Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH).
Ms. Vazquez is board certified in American Academy Of Nurse Practitioners. Ms. Vazquez is currently accepting new patients.
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- EPO
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
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- MEDICARE MAPD
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Locations
1117 20th Street, Columbus, GA 31901
Additional Areas of Focus
Vazquez has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Katherine M. Vazquez, NP
How do I make an appointment with Katherine M. Vazquez, NP?
You can book an appointment with Katherine M. Vazquez, NP by calling their office at 706-324-6365. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Katherine M. Vazquez, NP a top-rated expert for Opioid Induced Constipation?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Katherine M. Vazquez, NP is classified as an Experienced expert for Opioid Induced Constipation, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Katherine M. Vazquez, NP specialize in?
While Katherine M. Vazquez, NP is a Nurse Practitioner, they have specific expertise in Opioid Induced Constipation, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, and Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Nurse Practitioner.
Does Katherine M. Vazquez, NP accept my insurance?
Katherine M. Vazquez, NP accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 706-324-6365 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver DiseaseMs. Vazquez isExperienced. Learn about Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease.
- Opioid Induced ConstipationMs. Vazquez isExperienced. Learn about Opioid Induced Constipation.