Aurora Munoz has always wanted to be in a field where she could help others. Working as a nurse helped her realize that she had more to offer to the community. No matter how many years of experience she has, she feels that she is constantly learning new things.Aurora has four amazing children and two dogs. They like traveling, going to the movies, trying new restaurants, and spending time at home with each other.

Shannon Knight is a Nurse Practitioner in Gary, Indiana. Ms. Knight is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Irregular Sleep-Wake Syndrome, Schizoaffective Disorder, and H1N1 Influenza.

Toya Woods is a Nurse Practitioner in Gary, Indiana. Ms. Woods is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Trichinosis, Vitamin D Deficiency, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection, and Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST).

Kaitlyn Gilbert is a Nurse Practitioner specialist and a Family Medicine provider in Lake Station, Indiana.

LaKeysha is native to Northwest Indiana having grown up and attended Wirt High School in Gary, IN. Over her 12 years of experience in various settings, including Med surg, home health, and ICU, she saw a need for patient education and advocacy. She vowed to further her education and give back to her community.LaKeysha is the mother of two children who both proudly serve in the U.S. Military. She enjoys reading, shopping, spending time with her family and friends, trying new restaurants, and traveling. With her latest trip being to Japan, she has visited over 12 countries and has made it a goal is to visit a new country at least once a year. Her top area of expertise is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

Karen Rohrman is a Nurse Practitioner in Gary, Indiana. Her top areas of expertise are Muscle Spasms, Opioid Induced Constipation, Sphincter of Oddi Dysfunction, and Phantom Limb Pain.

Elise Ballard is a Nurse Practitioner in Gary, Indiana. Her top area of expertise is End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). Ms. Ballard is currently accepting new patients.

Adaobi Ogonuwe is a Nurse Practitioner in Gary, Indiana. Her top areas of expertise are Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT), Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT), Atrial Tachycardia, and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Ms. Ogonuwe is currently accepting new patients.

Laresse Harris is a Nurse Practitioner in Gary, Indiana. Her top area of expertise is Vitamin D Deficiency. Ms. Harris is currently accepting new patients.

Kristopher Renzi is a Nurse Practitioner in Gary, Indiana. His top areas of expertise are ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer and Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma (SLL).

Sharon began her career as a licensed practical nurse and after working in that position for 19 years, she decided to earn a degree in nursing. She did not stop advancing until she obtained her bachelor’s in nursing, her master’s in nursing, and then finished her Family Nurse Practitioner program.Sharon always wanted to follow in her grandmother’s footsteps and work as a nurse. She decided to become a provider based on her desire to provide more personal and individual care to each patient. Her favorite thing about her profession is helping her patients leave feeling better and healthier than they did when they initially came for their appointment.Sharon has two wonderful, grown sons and two handsome grandsons. She also has a dog named Lily who she has deemed “the cutest dog.” Sharon loves getting lost in a great book and/or TV series, finding new restaurants with friends.

Judith Heilman is a Nurse Practitioner in Gary, Indiana. Her top area of expertise is End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).

Olufunke Owolabi is a Nurse Practitioner in Gary, Indiana. Her top area of expertise is Liver Failure. Ms. Owolabi is currently accepting new patients.

Nyoka Lamey is a Nurse Practitioner in Gary, Indiana. Her top area of expertise is Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD). Ms. Lamey is currently accepting new patients.

Jasmine Roland is a Nurse Practitioner in Gary, Indiana. Her top areas of expertise are Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection, Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST), Muscle Spasms, and Vitamin D Deficiency.

Michelle Breunig is a Nurse Practitioner in Gary, Indiana. Her top area of expertise is Emphysema. Ms. Breunig is currently accepting new patients.

Channae Watkins is a Nurse Practitioner in Gary, Indiana. Her top area of expertise is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

From a young age, Vernedia wanted to take care of people, sparking her desire to become a nurse. Early in her career she realized she wanted to be able to do more for her patients, so she returned to graduate school to obtain her Masters in Nursing and completed her certification for Family Nurse Practitioner.After working as a Family Nurse Practitioner at both a community clinic in an underserved area and a corporate clinic, she realized most of the patients she was treating medically were also suffering from undiagnosed and untreated mental conditions. The realization of the disparities in healthcare, especially in mental health, led her to the pursue certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.

Sharon Greiner is a Nurse Practitioner in Merrillville, Indiana. Her top areas of expertise are Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST), Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection, Muscle Spasms, and Eyelid Bump. Ms. Greiner is currently accepting new patients.

Elizabeth joined NorthShore as an RN right after completing her Bachelor’s Degree in nursing. Her passion for “healing” led her to go back to school to complete her Master’s Degree and return to NorthShore as a well respected Family Nurse Practitioner.Elizabeth is married, has 3 sons and loves spending quality time with her family. She and her family enjoy attending their sons’ sporting events, riding dirt bikes or 4-wheelers, and playing sports. When she has a quiet moment she enjoys reading.

Sara has always loved nursing as it has allowed her to provide care and compassion to those who need it during times of physical, mental, or emotional distress. She became a nurse practitioner, as she wanted to provide holistic care – especially to those in underserved populations. The best part of being a nurse practitioner is having the opportunity to enhance the lives of others. By providing her patients with medical care and health education, she can help them achieve a higher quality of life through health and wellness.Sara has been married for over 16 years and has three children. Her favorite thing to do in her off time is spending time with her family. She loves being outdoors. Her hobbies include hiking, kayaking, and working in her garden when the weather is nice. She also enjoys yoga, baking, and reading. She loves to explore new places and hopes to continue to travel to new and exciting destinations in the future.

Cherlonda Howard is a Nurse Practitioner in South Holland, Illinois.

Felicia Triplett is a Nurse Practitioner in South Holland, Illinois.

Irene Benson is a Nurse Practitioner in South Holland, Illinois.

Olga Brezden is a Nurse Practitioner in Portage, Indiana. Ms. Brezden is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, Muscle Spasms, Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST), and Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS). Ms. Brezden is currently accepting new patients.