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April Steele, FNP, wanted to pursue a career in medicine after seeing how clinical teams cared for her daughter, who was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at the age of four. Raised in the Appalachian Highlands, Steele is happy to provide for the patients of her community. “I enjoy when my patients tell me about their lives, how they are doing in school or sports and their dreams for their future,” Steele said. “I believe listening with dedication and concentration makes me a better advocate for my patients.”.

"Mark Katras, PMHNP, grew up in Johnson City, Tennessee. He was taught the value of serving and helping others by his parents, who work in healthcare. Now, a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, Katras is honored and humbled to use the values his parents instilled in him to help those who need it most. One of his main goals when working with his patients and their families is to remove the stigma that comes with seeking mental health care. ""We have a tremendous need for psychiatric and addiction treatment,"" Katras said. ""I want to do my part to help anyone who needs it""".

Born and raised here in the mountains of the Appalachian Highlands, Wanda Jarrett, FNP, never planned on a career in healthcare; however, difficult family situations left lasting impressions, and she wanted to use her experiences to help others. Jarrett completed her master’s degree in nursing from East Tennessee State University in Johnson City. To help patients’ through their health and wellness journeys, she believes in building relationships with patients and their families, researching and listening. Jarrett says “By listening to your patients, it can make a world of difference in their healthcare and comfort.” In her downtime, Jarrett can be found volunteering locally at Providence Medical Clinic, a free welfare clinic that services uninsured local residents. When she is spending time with her husband and three kids, they can be found running around playing disc golf or hiking. For more information about family nurse practitioner Wanda Jarrett, or to make an appointment, please call 423.477.2010.

. Ms. Hammons is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Vitamin B12 Deficiency and Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD).

. Ms. Harris is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Vitamin B12 Deficiency, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, and Smoldering Multiple Myeloma.

. Ms. Newsome is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS), Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease.

. Ms. Morrison is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Opioid Induced Constipation, Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), and Gallbladder Disease.

My love for the Appalachian Mountains attracted me to this region, so I moved here in 2004 to complete nursing school. I have always had my own personal interest in medicine and knew I wanted to work in healthcare from an early age. I specifically pursued a career in cardiology to broaden my scope of practice and have more autonomy. My husband, Keith, and I have three dogs and two cats. We love hiking and camping with friends. Yoga and meditation are my favorite ways to relieve stress. I also enjoy traveling to new places every year. Her top area of expertise is Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF).

. Her top area of expertise is Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF).

. Her top area of expertise is Muscle Spasms.

"As a child, Michelle Meade, NP-C, dreamed of becoming a teacher. But her father, a disabled coal miner, encouraged her to go to nursing school. She took his advice and worked several years in the profession before returning to school at age 40 to become a nurse practitioner. She's never regretted the decision to become a provider. ""What matters in life are the memories – birthdays, graduations, walks in the park with your grandchild,"" she says. ""Our job is to assist patients to the best of our ability so they can go home and make more of those memories.""". Her top areas of expertise are Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and Phantom Limb Pain.

"Cindy Winegar, ANP-C, became a nurse practitioner because she says life is precious. ""I want to help others reach their goals and be the best they can be,"" she says. Winegar specialized in cardiology because it was an are of medicine where she felt she could help patients feel better and attain a better quality of life. ""I most enjoy talking with my patients and getting to know their story,"" she says. ""I try to help them make decisions that are right for them and I enjoy hearing how wonderful they feel afterwards.""". Her top areas of expertise are Atrial Tachycardia, Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT), and Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT).

After working as a registered nurse on the Oncology Floor at Johnson City Medical Center for eight years, I decided to become a nurse practitioner and continue to focus on oncology. Oncology healthcare providers get to meet so many inspiring people, and it is an area of medicine that is constantly developing new and exciting treatment opportunities. My career in medicine was influenced by a good friend who went to nursing school and helped me to imagine it as a possibility for myself. My personal philosophy for treating patients is to offer a compassionate approach as well as the understanding they need. I try to remember that this process is usually confusing and scary for our patients, especially when they first begin their treatment. I was born and raised in Greene County, Tennessee, and have lived in East Tennessee practically my entire life. I am fortunate to have a great family and continue to be blessed in countless ways by all my family members. In order to relax, I love to take a good long hike on a pretty day. Reading a great big book, traveling near and far, eating a good meal or sharing a belly laugh with a kindred spirit are the amongst the many other things I enjoy in life. His top areas of expertise are ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Smoldering Multiple Myeloma, Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG), and Gallbladder Adenocarcinoma.

. Her top areas of expertise are Nodular Lymphocyte-Predominant Hodgkin Lymphoma (NLPHL), ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Relapsed Refractory Multiple Myeloma (RRMM), and BRCA Positive Breast Cancer.

. Her top areas of expertise are ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Smoldering Multiple Myeloma, T-Cell Lymphoma, and Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma.

Jamie Givens, FNP-C, originally from Appalachia, Virginia, found her home in Kingsport, Tennessee, over two decades ago while pursuing graduate studies at East Tennessee State University. Her deep-rooted passion for the Appalachian Highlands stems from the warmth and kindness of its people. Driven by a family history of Type 1 diabetes, she became a clinician to positively impact the lives of those facing this condition. Inspired by her mother’s dedication as an emergency room nurse at Lonesome Pine Community Hospital, Jamie thrives on building strong patient relationships and empowering them. Her patient care philosophy centers on the power of listening, believing that 90% of a patient’s story lies within their eyes. Beyond her medical practice, she enjoys family time, teaching Sunday School, and community involvement through the Ross N. Robinson Athletic Booster Club. Her top areas of expertise are Adrenal Insufficiency Pediatric, Sheehan Syndrome, Short Stature (Growth Disorders), and Vitamin D Deficiency.

"Jeremy Adkins, FNP-C, knew he wanted to be in healthcare when watching physicians in action left a favorable impression on him. ""I observed doctors and nurses taking care of my own family,"" he says. ""I appreciated that strangers would take the time to help them. I wanted to be able to reciprocate."" Every time he helps a patient, it reinforces the notion that he picked the right career. ""The greatest compliment I can receive is when a patient wants to keep seeing me,"" he says.". His top areas of expertise are Boils, Carbuncle, and Folliculitis.

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. Her top area of expertise is Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS).

. His top area of expertise is Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD).

. Her top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF) and Liver Failure.

. Her top areas of expertise are Opioid Induced Constipation and Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF).

. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS), Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), and Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD).

. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS) and Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD).