A Michigan native, Dr. Joseph Skurka attended Michigan State University, where he received a Bachelor of Science in physiology and microbiology. He received a master’s degree in education from the University of Alaska Fairbanks. In 2008, he returned to school and received his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree from Barry University in Miami, Florida. Dr. Skurka is certified by the American Board of Preventive Medicine.When it comes to patient care, Dr. Skurka said it should be centered around what is best for the patient, being a team player and never giving up on them. Dr. Skurka said getting patients on the right path is not always easy, but it motivates him to keep trying. Trying to change habits, like getting people to quit smoking or to eat more healthfully, often takes years, but persistence and patience are key, he said.“One day, that light bulb will go off in their head, and they’ll want to live, so they start eating right and throw the cigarettes away,” said Dr. Skurka. “Most of my patients don’t always like to hear what I have to say, and it can be a slow process. However, you have to convince them they’re important and there is a reason for them to make changes in their lives. At the end of the day, they know I actually do care about them.”. Mr. Skurka is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Gangrene, Fungal Nail Infection, Bunions, and Hammer Toe.

Clinical Interest:Foot and Ankle SurgeryLower Extremity Sports MedicineLower Extremity Wound Care; Joint Replacement; Limb Salvage; Wound Care. Mr. Fine is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Fungal Nail Infection, Gangrene, Fibromatosis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

Julianne Ossege is a Nurse Practitioner specialist and an Allergy and Immunologist in Wilmore, Kentucky. Her top area of expertise is Allergic Rhinitis.

Stefanie Shepherd is a Nurse Practitioner in Nicholasville, Kentucky. Her top areas of expertise are Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Vitamin D Deficiency, and Pseudobulbar Affect. Ms. Shepherd is currently accepting new patients.

Meagan Obst is a Nurse Practitioner in Nicholasville, Kentucky. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Vitamin D Deficiency, and Menopause. Ms. Obst is currently accepting new patients.

Todd Martin is a Nurse Practitioner in Nicholasville, Kentucky. His top areas of expertise are Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Vitamin D Deficiency, Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), and Emphysema.

Bryan Harmon is a Nurse Practitioner in Lexington, Kentucky. Mr. Harmon is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Fungal Nail Infection, Fibromatosis, Plantar Fasciitis, and Ledderhose Disease. Mr. Harmon is currently accepting new patients.

Tracy Hollan is a Nurse Practitioner in Lexington, Kentucky. Ms. Hollan is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST), Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT), and Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT).

Victoria Sain is a Nurse Practitioner in Lexington, Kentucky. Ms. Sain is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Fungal Nail Infection, Ledderhose Disease, Fibromatosis, and Plantar Fasciitis. Ms. Sain is currently accepting new patients.

Angela Ballard is a Nurse Practitioner in Lexington, Kentucky. Ms. Ballard is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Plaque Psoriasis, Epidural Lipomatosis, Folliculitis, and Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE).

Ashley Cannady is a Nurse Practitioner in Nicholasville, Kentucky. Ms. Cannady is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Menopause, Angiomyoma, Pelvic Congestion Syndrome, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

Jessica Schorck is a Nurse Practitioner in Lexington, Kentucky. Ms. Schorck is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are HER2 Negative Breast Cancer, BRCA Positive Breast Cancer, Menopause, and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease.

Sara Kidwell is a Nurse Practitioner in Nicholasville, Kentucky. Ms. Kidwell has been practicing medicine for over 10 years is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Vitamin D Deficiency, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, and Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH).

Timothy Smallwood is a Nurse Practitioner in Lexington, Kentucky. Mr. Smallwood is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Plaque Psoriasis, Folliculitis, Boils, and Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE).

Nathan Garrett is a Nurse Practitioner in Lexington, Kentucky. Mr. Garrett is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top area of expertise is Secondary Immunodeficiency (SID).

Sharon Lock is a Nurse Practitioner in Wilmore, Kentucky.

Mollie Aleshire is a Nurse Practitioner in Wilmore, Kentucky.

Victoria Pierce is a Nurse Practitioner in Wilmore, Kentucky.

Lori Fugate is a Nurse Practitioner in Wilmore, Kentucky. Ms. Fugate has been practicing medicine for over 18 years.

Theresa Karcher is a Nurse Practitioner in Wilmore, Kentucky.

Summer Blair is a Nurse Practitioner in Wilmore, Kentucky. Ms. Blair has been practicing medicine for over 10 years.

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Originally from McCreary County, Fred Hamlin, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC brings more than two decades of professional experience to the health care group.Hamlin graduated from Morehead State University in 2000 with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. He cared for patients from the bedside and in the sky; Hamlin was a flight nurse with the Air Evac Lifeteam for four years. Hamlin then went back to school to pursue his Master of Science in Nursing at Indiana State University to enhance his education and training. Hamlin has continued his work in his home state of Kentucky and has kept his childhood dream alive, focusing on caring for his patients’ cardiovascular health.“I want my patients to be involved in their care and take ownership of their care so that we can work together on enhancing their quality of life,” said Hamlin. “I like to prevent as many problems as possible, from heart disease to organ damage from high blood pressure, cholesterol, and kidney disease. I want to work with my patients to get them the necessary resources they need to achieve optimal health goals.”. His top area of expertise is Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF).

Kimberly Thompson is a Nurse Practitioner in Nicholasville, Kentucky.

A certified family nurse practitioner, Whalen also is a certified wound, ostomy and continence nurse; as well as a certified foot care nurse. Her other interests include gastrointestinal issues and dermatology. She has been a caregiver since 2013 and sees patients ages 1 and older at Saint Joseph Medical Group – Express Care.Whalen has a holistic approach to patient care, expressing humankindness by treating patients with care and respect, as she would want her own loved ones treated.She did not have to look far for inspiration to become a nurse. “My grandmother, great aunts, mother and aunts are all nurses,” she said.“I always wanted to be a nurse.” Whalen chose her specialty because it enables her to help people on their health journey and see the improvements.She holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in nursing, received specialty training from Emory University in Atlanta and advanced practice nursing education from Walden University.Away from work, she enjoys the outdoors, travel and new experiences. Ms. Whalen is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Muscle Spasms, Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), and Eyelid Bump.