25 of the Best Nurse Practitioners Near Me

Ruth King, ARNP, specializes in obesity medicine. As a weight management nurse practitioner, Ruth focuses on fostering a holistic and individualized journey to promote health that puts her patients at the center of their weight loss journey. She prioritizes building a supportive and empathetic relationship with each patient that takes into account their unique medical history, lifestyle and personal goals.Using evidence-based interventions, Ruth employs a combination of nutritional guidance, physical activity recommendations and behavioral strategies to empower patients to make sustainable lifestyle changes. Her goal is to partner with patients, offering personalized support to enhance their well-being and promote long-term success in managing their weight and overall health.Ruth is a member of the Obesity Medicine Association and the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. She holds an Obesity Medicine Association Certificate of Advanced Education.Away from work, Ruth enjoys spending time with her husband and three children, getting outside into nature, baking, weight lifting, and singing. King, NP is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Obesity in Children, Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). King, NP is board certified in Family Nurse Practitioner, American Academy Of Nurse Practitioners. King, NP is currently accepting new patients.

Giuseppe Deabate is a Nurse Practitioner practicing medicine in Sebring, Ohio. Deabate, NP is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH) and Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HoFH). Deabate, NP is board certified in American Nurses Credentialing Center. Deabate, NP is currently accepting new patients.

Beth Thompson is a Nurse Practitioner practicing medicine in Toledo, Ohio. Thompson, NP is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Menopause, Rectocele, and Intrauterine Device Insertion. Thompson, NP is board certified in American Academy Of Nurse Practitioners. Thompson, NP is currently accepting new patients.

Machelle Mcdowell is a Nurse Practitioner practicing medicine in Tyler, Texas. Mcdowell, NP is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Intestinal Cancer, and Gallbladder Disease. Mcdowell, NP is board certified in American Academy Of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board. Mcdowell, NP is currently accepting new patients.

I have decades of experience working at Duke Health in a variety of settings.  My passion has been caring for patients with cancer and I've spent much of m career working at the Duke Cancer Institute.  My role as a nurse practitioner in thoracic surgery evolved to include lung cancer screening which allows me to focus on preventative medicine. I also see patients in our lung nodule program. Patient advocacy is the cornerstone of my practice and I always strive to help patients navigate the health system while doing all that they can to improve their health and well-being.  Outside of work, you can find me hiking, running, birdwatching, eating good food, and spending time with my family. Crittenden, NP is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lung Nodules and ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. Crittenden, NP is board certified in American Nurses Credentialing Center. Crittenden, NP is currently accepting new patients.

Melissa Karaffa is a Nurse Practitioner practicing medicine in Centralia, Illinois. Karaffa, NP is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and Schizoaffective Disorder. Karaffa, NP is board certified in US Department Of Justice, American Nurses Credentialing Center-Verification , and Illinois Department Of Financial & Professional Regulation .

I am regularly involved in church, studying the bible, and related activities. I also enjoy cooking, baking, reading, and spending time with family. I play a little guitar as well. Professionally, I am committed to studying and perfecting my Oncology craft through lectures, reading, and practicing medicine. I admire all the patients I get to care for, spending time hearing about all they have done in life and the rich collections of experiences that make them who they are today. Kuppinger, NP is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma (UTUC), and ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. Kuppinger, NP is board certified in American Nurses Credentialing Center. Kuppinger, NP is currently accepting new patients.

I strive to provdie holistic care of the person which incorporates their medical, psychosocial and spiritual needs. Lin, NP is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Lymphangitis, Cellulitis, and Osteomyelitis. Lin, NP is board certified in Certified Family Nurse Practitioner.

Janice Mcalister is a Nurse Practitioner practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Mcalister, NP is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HoFH), Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH), Thymidine Kinase 2 Deficiency (TK2d), and Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). Mcalister, NP is board certified in American Nurses Credentialing Center. Mcalister, NP is currently accepting new patients.

Laura Schoch, C.R.N.P., is an internal medicine provider at Johns Hopkins Community Physicians. N.P. Schoch earned her masters of science in nursing (MSN) in 2014 from the University of Maryland (IMD) with an adult and gerontology focus. She also completed an oncology certificate program while at UMD, and was a recipient of the American Cancer Society Graduate Scholarship in Cancer Nursing Practice in 2012. N.P. Schoch is a licensed nurse practitioner in Maryland. N.P. Schoch has extensive oncology experience and is especially interested in cancer prevention and survivorship. She is excited to partner with her patients to promote health, prevent disease and facilitate optimal aging across the lifespan. She lives with her husband, two daughters, one cat and many plants in Ellicott City. Schoch, NP is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma, T-Cell Lymphoma, Marginal Zone Lymphoma (MZL), and Smoldering Multiple Myeloma. Schoch, NP is board certified in American Nurses Credentialing Center.

Ashley Pattengale, ARNP, is a family nurse practitioner specializing in breast cancer surgery. Ashley provides holistic care, understanding that each patient comes with individualized needs and from different backgrounds. She believes that empowering patients by providing thorough education is a key component in addressing health issues. Ashley is motivated to get to know each patient, to understand their needs, and to provide the best experience she can for them as they navigate through their journey to health and wellness.Ashley began her career as a nurse working with patients in a breast surgery clinic and has a background as a bedside nurse in progressive care, and pre- and post-anesthesia care.Away from work, Ashley loves the outdoors and travel, and is kept busy with her toddler. Pattengale, NP is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses HER2 Negative Breast Cancer, BRCA Positive Breast Cancer, and Epidural Lipomatosis. Pattengale, NP is board certified in Famiily Nurse Practitioner. Pattengale, NP is currently accepting new patients.

Lawrence Danczak is a Nurse Practitioner practicing medicine in Bellevue, Nebraska. Danczak, NP is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and Schizoaffective Disorder. Danczak, NP is board certified in Nurse Practitioner-Psychiatric/Mental Health - American Nurses Credentialing Center. Danczak, NP is currently accepting new patients.

Amanda Wardwell is a Nurse Practitioner practicing medicine in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania. Wardwell, NP is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rectocele, Pelvic Congestion Syndrome, Muscle Spasms, and Zoon Vulvitis. Wardwell, NP is currently accepting new patients.

Pius Ilo is a Nurse Practitioner practicing medicine in Newton, New Jersey. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Ilo, NP is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and Schizoaffective Disorder. Ilo, NP is board certified in American Nurses Credentialing Center. Ilo, NP is currently accepting new patients.

I believe in health prevention and promotion, as well as a strong patient education to enhance their knowledge about their personal health. Cipparrone, NP is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Eosinophilic Asthma, Asthma in Children, and Asthma. Cipparrone, NP is board certified in Adult Nurse Practitioner. Cipparrone, NP is currently accepting new patients.

I am a specialty care provider for physical medicine and rehabilitation at Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Associates. I offer face-to-facevirtual visitsfor a variety of health services and conditions. Carlson, NP is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Spasticity, Cerebral Palsy, Spastic Paraplegia Type 2, and Spastic Paraplegia Type 4. Carlson, NP is board certified in American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC),2006 and Family Nurse Practitioner. Carlson, NP is currently accepting new patients.

Brandon Phillips is a Nurse Practitioner specialist and a Psychologist practicing medicine in Aberdeen, Maryland. Phillips, NP is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and Schizoaffective Disorder. Phillips, NP is board certified in ANCC - American Nurses Credentialing Center - Psychiatric-Mental Health NP, 2014. Phillips, NP is currently accepting new patients.

Theresa Papagna is a Nurse Practitioner practicing medicine in Newton, New Jersey. Papagna, NP is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and Schizoaffective Disorder. Papagna, NP is board certified in American Nurses Credentialing Center.

Kimberly Canard has been a member of the Texas Health family since 2004. She previously worked in trauma and surgical intensive care nursing, providing neurological and critical care to patients in a Level II trauma center. Kimberly also has experience as a flight nurse for CareFlite. She is certified as an adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner and critical care registered nurse. Kimberly earned her undergraduate degree in nursing from Texas Christian University in Fort Worth. She later returned to school to earn her master’s degree in nursing with an emphasis on AGACNP studies at the Texas Tech Health Science Center in Lubbock. Kimberly was a volunteer member of the team that provided medical and surgical relief to Haiti after the devastating earthquake in 2010. She was responsible for coordinating pre- and post-operative care for patients with minimal access to medical equipment. Canard, NP is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Myelopathy, Fractured Spine, and Sacroiliac Joint Disease.

Kellee Anderson is a Nurse Practitioner practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. Anderson, NP is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Schizoaffective Disorder and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Anderson, NP is board certified in Nurse Practitioner-Psychiatric/Mental Health - American Nurses Credentialing Center. Anderson, NP is currently accepting new patients.

Elizabeth Larson is a Nurse Practitioner specialist and a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Middleton, Wisconsin. Larson, NP is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Bipolar Disorder (BPD), Schizoaffective Disorder, Schizophrenia, and Major Depression. Larson, NP is currently accepting new patients.

Jaclyn Lewis is a Nurse Practitioner practicing medicine in Millsboro, Delaware. Lewis, NP is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Vascular Birthmark, Van Der Woude Syndrome, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection, and Symphalangism Distal. Lewis, NP is board certified in American Academy Of Nurse Practitioners. Lewis, NP is currently accepting new patients.

Michelle Gignac is a Nurse Practitioner specialist and a Palliative Medicine provider practicing medicine in Norfolk, Virginia. Gignac, NP is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Muscle Spasms and Sacroiliac Joint Disease. Gignac, NP is board certified in American Academy Of Nurse Practitioners - Family Nurse Practitioner - 2026. Gignac, NP is currently accepting new patients.

Kari Hurt is a Nurse Practitioner practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Hurt, NP is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Liver Failure, and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. Hurt, NP is board certified in American Academy Of Nurse Practitioners. Hurt, NP is currently accepting new patients.

I have a specific interest in participating in quality improvement in an effort to improve the care and experience we provide our patients and families. I am interested in all aspects of primary care as it relates to geriatrics and their families/caregivers. In addition, I have special interest in topics of depression, anxiety, grief/loss, end of life care and helping my patients experience a sense of peace and improved quality of life. Vejar, NP is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Dementia, and Emphysema. Vejar, NP is currently accepting new patients.