"Vanessa Salyer, FNP-BC, a southwest Virginia native, is deeply committed to providing high-quality care to the community she has always called home. ""I grew up in southwest Virginia and understand the importance of having specialty care in our hometown,"" she says. ""My goal has always been to provide quality healthcare to our community."" Vanessa was inspired to become a nurse practitioner by family members in healthcare and a desire to make a lasting difference in patients' lives. ""I enjoy building personal relationships with each of my patients,"" she says. ""I get the privilege of having a front row seat to the positive impact I strive to achieve.""". Ms. Salyer is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Emphysema, Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT), and Atrial Tachycardia.

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Benjamin Kiser is a Nurse Practitioner in Jenkins, Kentucky. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF) and Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD).

April Fleming is a Nurse Practitioner in Jenkins, Kentucky. Her top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, Muscle Spasms, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), and Emphysema.

Southwest Virginia resident Radess Meade, FNP-C, watched her daughter undergo heart surgery at just three months old, which inspired her medical journey into nursing. Years later, while working as a registered nurse, she noticed a need for more primary care services and decided to go back to school to become a family nurse practitioner. “I believe listening to my patients and treating them like family is the best practice,” she says. Meade loves living in the Appalachian Highlands with her family and enjoys the closeness the communities offer.

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"Melanie Wade, FNP-C, believes in providing compassionate, patient-centered care guided by her philosophy: ""I want patients to feel comfortable, cared for and treated as family."" Originally from Jonesville, Viriginia, she was inspired by her mother to pursue nursing and has long maintained a strong interest in hematology/oncology caring for patients with related diagnoses throughout her career. Melanie values truly listening to her patients because ""patients know themselves the best"" which allows her to build thoughtful and effective treatment plans. Outside of work, she enjoys participating in community walkathons supporting the elderly and cancer patients and spending time with her two long-haired Chihuahuas Lulu and Pixie.".

Virginia native Mackenzie Rasnake, DNP, FNP-BC, was inspired to pursue medicine by her father, who served in healthcare and worked tirelessly to help patients and their families during difficult times. Now, as a family nurse practitioner, Mackenzie strives to help those who need her the most. Her personal philosophy when treating patients is to follow the Golden Rule and listen to them intently. “It’s important to listen to your patients,” she says. “They will give you all the information you need to know to better serve them.” When she is not working, she loves spending time outdoors exploring the Appalachian Highlands.

"Kristin Johnson, NP, is a lifelong Southwest Virginia native. She credits her aunt's role as a nurse practitioner for inspiring her to pursue a career in medicine and follow in her footsteps. Kristin says, ""I love to take care of patients and be able to show my compassion. I feel like this was the perfect specialty to be able to do just that."" What Kristin loves most about the Appalachian Highlands is, ""the mountains and how close the residents of the towns are. Everyone knows each other or a family member."" Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her daughter and being at the beach or the lake. Specialty".

"Coty Brummette, FNP-C, approaches patient care with a simple philosophy: ""I provide every patient the same level of care I would want for my own family."" Born and raised in Norton, Coty began his medical career as a respiratory therapist before transitioning to nursing. He enjoys building relationships with patients in both health and illness and values listening to their concerns to improve outcomes. Drawn to pulmonology early in his career, he credits his family's medical background for inspiring his path. Outside of work, Coty enjoys spending time with family and friends and exploring the outdoors in the Appalachian Highlands.".

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"Natasha Domby, FNP-C, specializes in cardiovascular care in Norton, Virginia. A native of southwest Virginia, Natasha is passionate about serving the community she calls home. ""Prevention and management of cardiovascular disease is crucial to an individual's quality of life,"" she says. ""Within our region, it is imperative for our patients to have access to cardiovascular services, and I am honored to be able to serve our community."" Natasha's calling to healthcare began in childhood, inspired by a deep desire to help and serve others. ""I believe all patients should be treated as if it was myself or my family,"" she says.".

Leah Cornett is a Nurse Practitioner in Jenkins, Kentucky.

Colleen Walsh is a Nurse Practitioner in Jenkins, Kentucky.

Mildred Taylor is a Nurse Practitioner in Neon, Kentucky.

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Tammy Branham is a Nurse Practitioner in Clintwood, Virginia. Her top areas of expertise are Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Muscle Spasms, and Opioid Induced Constipation. Ms. Branham is currently accepting new patients.

Alicia Cook is a Nurse Practitioner in Whitesburg, Kentucky. Ms. Cook is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Muscle Spasms, Emphysema, and Intestinal Parasitosis.

Makenzie Bentley is a Nurse Practitioner in Whitesburg, Kentucky. Ms. Bentley is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top area of expertise is Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD). Ms. Bentley is currently accepting new patients.

Anita Collins is a Nurse Practitioner in Whitesburg, Kentucky. Ms. Collins is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Schizoaffective Disorder, and Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD).

Misty Adams is a Nurse Practitioner in Whitesburg, Kentucky. Ms. Adams is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Vitamin B12 Deficiency, Vitamin D Deficiency, Muscle Spasms, and Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP).

Vanessa Meade is a Nurse Practitioner in Whitesburg, Kentucky. Ms. Meade is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Atrial Tachycardia, Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT), and Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT). Ms. Meade is currently accepting new patients.

Jordan Shelburne is a Nurse Practitioner in Clintwood, Virginia. Mr. Shelburne is currently accepting new patients.