. Her top area of expertise is Emphysema.

. Her top area of expertise is Emphysema.

A native of Big Stone Gap, Allison Rogers, FNP-C, considers it a privilege to serve the people of her home region. “The friendly, down-to-earth people and the peaceful, relaxing atmosphere make this community special to me,” she says. With a passion for sleep medicine, Rogers is dedicated to improving patients’ overall health and well-being. “Being a provider allows me to make a real difference in people’s lives, and that’s a privilege I don’t take lightly,” she says. Her top areas of expertise are Narcolepsy and Insomnia.

Allison Herron, FNP-C, was born and raised in the Appalachian Highlands. Her deep-rooted connection to the community inspired her to pursue a career as a clinician, with her mother’s nursing background serving as a guiding influence. What she finds most fulfilling in her role is the ability to enhance patients’ quality of life and expand access to quality healthcare in a rural area. Herron’s treatment philosophy mirrors the golden rule: “In everything, do to others what you would have them do to you.” She firmly believes in the importance of listening to her patients, recognizing that understanding their stories is the first step to proper care. Outside of her clinical duties, Allison enjoys fishing, crafting, leisurely walks and spending time with her family. Her top areas of expertise are Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH).

Growing up in Wise, Virginia, Morgan Powers looked up to her mother, a nurse practitioner, as well as many family members in the medical field. Inspired by them, Morgan decided to follow the same path, and she has dedicated her career helping the people of her hometown on their journeys to health and wellness. Now, as a family nurse practitioner herself, Powers’ favorite part of her job is serving her hometown. Because Wise is a community-oriented town, Powers enjoys getting to know her patients on a personal level. She believes listening to her patients allows her to form an individualized treatment plan tailored to their specific needs.

Jackie Craft is a Nurse Practitioner in Duffield, Virginia. Ms. Craft is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Schizoaffective Disorder, and Pseudobulbar Affect.

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While growing up in Northeast Tennessee, Serena Blevins spent time in Jonesborough with a nurse – her grandmother, who influenced her own career as a nurse and nurse practitioner. As her medical education, training and career evolved, she saw a need for more specialists in pain management and rehabilitation and that became her professional focus. Serena believes that listening to patients is part of the healing process. “It plays an important role in identifying the cause of pain and certainly in evaluating the effectiveness of treatments,” she explains. “Everyone is different. I try to keep their unique perspectives in mind when determining treatments and setting up exercise regimens.” Serena works with patients to help them regain mobility, ease pain and improve their overall quality of life. Conditions treated include:. Her top area of expertise is Muscle Spasms.

Johnny Shupe is a Nurse Practitioner in Duffield, Virginia. His top areas of expertise are Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and Emphysema.

Adrian Thacker is a Nurse Practitioner in Duffield, Virginia. His top areas of expertise are Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Vitamin B12 Deficiency, and Vitamin D Deficiency.

As a teenager, Jane Kestner, CPNP-PC, fell in love with medicine while volunteering for the Norton, Virginia, Rescue Squad. She became a pediatric nurse practitioner because she is passionate about helping her patients grow healthy and happy. “I treat my patients the way I want my own children to be treated,” she says. “I believe that every individual is special and deserving of the best medical care possible.” Originally from Wise, Virginia, Kestner moved away for work and is thrilled to be back home with Ballad Health Medical Associates.

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Robin Butler, MSN, FNP-C, has lived in the Application Highlands all her life. Seeing her sister serve as a nurse influenced Butler to become the family medicine and pediatric provider she is today. After working as a nurse for years, Butler decided to return to school to get a master’s degree in nursing as a nurse practitioner. “For me, as a provider, I have encountered many patients that just want you to sit and talk. I know we are busy, but I think it’s important to listen because it’s giving them the proper care they deserve,” Butler says.

Lauren Setler is a Nurse Practitioner in Duffield, Virginia.

Kimberly Mullins is a Nurse Practitioner in Duffield, Virginia.

Pamela Wells is a Nurse Practitioner in Duffield, Virginia.

Celeste Mullins is a Nurse Practitioner in Big Stone Gap, Virginia. Ms. Mullins is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Schizoaffective Disorder and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

Dusta Boggs is a Nurse Practitioner in Big Stone Gap, Virginia. Her top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency and Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP).

Natasha Stanley is a Nurse Practitioner in Big Stone Gap, Virginia. Her top areas of expertise are Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and Vitamin D Deficiency.

Maryann Collins is a Nurse Practitioner in Pennington Gap, Virginia. Her top area of expertise is Vitamin D Deficiency.

Stephanie Purvis is a Nurse Practitioner in Pennington Gap, Virginia. Ms. Purvis has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Her top area of expertise is Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP).

Ashley Wilson is a Nurse Practitioner in Pennington Gap, Virginia. Her top area of expertise is Vitamin D Deficiency.

Leslie Mcnew is a Nurse Practitioner in Gate City, Virginia. Her top areas of expertise are Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Vitamin D Deficiency, and Emphysema.

Lisa Jessee is a Nurse Practitioner in Weber City, Virginia. Ms. Jessee has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Her top area of expertise is Vitamin D Deficiency.

Connie Rutledge is a Nurse Practitioner in Weber City, Virginia. Ms. Rutledge has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Her top area of expertise is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).