Joanna Gunnett, CRNP, is a certified registered nurse practitioner specializing in pulmonology and sleep medicine.|Ms. Gunnett treats patients for a variety of pulmonary- and sleep-related conditions, such as:|· Sleep apnea|· Obesity hypoventilation syndrome|· Restless leg syndrome|· Periodic limb movement disorder|· Narcolepsy|· Idiopathic hypersomnia|· Shift work sleep disorder|· Sleep phase syndromes|· Insomnia|· Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)|· Asthma|· Chronic respiratory failure|· Lung nodules|She is also part of Geisinger's Alternative Lung Nodule Consult Team, in which she reviews computed tomography (CT) films and creates a plan of care for patients without having to see them in the clinic.|Ms. Gunnett received her nurse practitioner degree from Penn State University in 2009.|Ms. Gunnett says she enjoys helping others, and she was inspired to turn that enjoyment into a career early in her life. “My grandmothers were nurses,” she says. “Also, seeing nurse practitioners at my doctor’s office at a young age ultimately inspired me to follow that career path.”|During her childhood, Ms. Gunnett’s family moved quite a bit to different U.S. Army bases before settling in Missouri. She’s now glad to call Pennsylvania home. “There are so many places to explore here,” she says.|In her spare time, Ms. Gunnett enjoys spending time with her husband, two daughters, two cats and five chickens. She also likes gardening, reading and hiking. Her top area of expertise is Emphysema.

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Elissa Rhed is a Nurse Practitioner in Port Matilda, Pennsylvania. Ms. Rhed has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Ms. Rhed is currently accepting new patients.

Ms. Backer is a certified registered nurse practitioner specializing in women's health. Her clinical interests include evaluating and treating women during menopause transition and post-menopause. She also has a special interest in women's preventive care, including discussions related to sexual health, adolescent care and contraceptive counseling. Ms. Backer is focused on maintaining continuity of care with her patients for all their gynecologic needs throughout their lives. She earned her degree in women's health from Frontier School of Nurse Midwifery and Family Nursing.|Ms. Backer lived in Africa and Europe until age 13. She enjoys reading, baking and traveling with her family.

Ms. McHail is a certified registered nurse practitioner specializing in women's health. Her clinical interests include adolescent/young adult medicine as well as managing normal prenatal care. She enjoys counseling on various contraceptive options and working with patients to identify which method is best for them during different stages of their life.|Ms. McHail, who earned her degree at the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, loves educating patients and their partners on all aspects of women's health. She enjoys seeing her patients come back year after year, and is particularly honored when they refer their family, friends and coworkers to her.|This native of St. Marys, Pa., moved to State College in 2008 and never wants to leave the area. She and her husband are Penn State alumni.|In her spare time, Ms. McHail enjoys spending time outdoors with her family and her dog.

Matthew Hunter is a Nurse Practitioner in Port Matilda, Pennsylvania.

Ms. Thiede is a certified registered nurse practitioner specializing in family medicine. She specializes in family medicine, where she treats children and adults for a variety of acute and chronic health conditions.|She earned her nursing degree from The Pennsylvania State University.|Ms. Thiede is an active member of several professional organizations, including the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, the Pennsylvania Coalition of Nurse Practitioners, the National Rural Health Association and Sigma Theta Tau International (nursing honor society).

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Joanne Shultz is a Nurse Practitioner in State College, Pennsylvania. Her top area of expertise is Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF).

Bridgette Nelson is a Nurse Practitioner in State College, Pennsylvania. Her top area of expertise is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

Sara Yoder is a Nurse Practitioner in State College, Pennsylvania. Ms. Yoder is currently accepting new patients.

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