25 of the Best Nurse Practitioners Near Me

Trista Preda is a Nurse Practitioner practicing medicine in Willow Park, Texas. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Protein Deficiency, and Epidural Lipomatosis.

Melanie Watkins served in the United States Navy Nurse Corps from 2007 to 2014 providing OB/GYN and Labor & Delivery care to military families. During her service, she was honored with National Defense, Global War on Terrorism, and Navy & Marine Corps Achievement medals. After serving in leadership and direct patient care roles as a registered nurse for a total of seventeen years, Melanie became certified as a family nurse practitioner in 2023. Her areas of special focus as a nurse practitioner include internal medicine, pediatrics and women’s health.Melanie earned her bachelor’s degree in nursing from the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa. She holds a master’s degree in nursing from Texas Woman’s University in Denton. Melanie is a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. Her clinical expertise encompasses Vitamin D Deficiency, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Protein Deficiency, and Menopause.

Leah Frey is a Nurse Practitioner practicing medicine in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania. Her clinical expertise encompasses Opioid Induced Constipation, Phantom Limb Pain, Pudendal Neuralgia, and Muscle Spasms. Frey, NP is board certified in American Nurses Credentialing Center.

Mistie Hagaman is a Nurse Practitioner practicing medicine in Kingsport, Tennessee. Her clinical expertise encompasses Relapsed Refractory Multiple Myeloma (RRMM), ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma (SLL), and Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma. Hagaman, NP is board certified in American Academy Of Nurse Practitioners.

"Brittney O'Hara, FNP-C, dedicated nine years of her nursing career to caring for critically ill patients in the intensive care unit. During that time, she discovered the profound impact of comfort-focused care, which helped enhance her patient's quality of life. Brittney can trace her passion for medicine back to her childhood, when she experienced the medical field through her sister's medical needs. It didn't take long for Brittney to find her calling to help people as a nurse, and she credits her sister for teaching her the importance of listening to her patients. ""Each patient needs to be heard, and they usually tell you exactly what they need,"" Brittney says. ""I feel the most fulfilled when my patients feel heard and that their needs have been met."" When not treating patients, Brittney enjoys spending time with her family, fishing and generally being outdoors in the Appalachian Highlands.". Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS), Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD), Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. O'hara, NP is board certified in American Academy Of Nurse Practitioners.

Glenn Grosshanten is a Nurse Practitioner practicing medicine in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS) and Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST). Grosshanten, NP is board certified in American Academy Of Nurse Practitioners.

Tiffany Martin is a board-certified women’s health nurse practitioner with additional certifications in maternal newborn care and in the use of the da Vinci robotic surgical system. She has more than a decade of experience in postpartum care, having served as an advocate for women and infants since 2011. Her areas of clinical focus include normal and high-risk pregnancies, diagnosis and treatment of female disorders such as endometriosis and polycystic ovary syndrome using minimally invasive techniques, and family planning and contraception management.Tiffany graduated from South University in Savannah, Ga. with her bachelor’s degree in nursing. She earned her master’s degree in nursing from the University of Cincinnati in Ohio. Tiffany grew up in the Burleson, Texas area. After spending time away for schooling and work, she re-settled in North Texas in 2023. She is a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, and Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health. Her clinical expertise encompasses Menopause and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

As a certified family nurse practitioner, Zulema Alcaraz welcomes the opportunity to care for all members of a family — from newborns to seniors — and see them through both acute and chronic health conditions. She is passionate about working as a team with patients and families to create individualized health plans and goals, seeing her patients improve and getting to build relationships along the way. She has served North Texans as a nursing professional since 2015 and is experienced in the areas of employee health, orthopedics and cardiac care. Zulema earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in nursing from The University of Texas at Arlington. She is a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, American Nurses Association and Texas Nurses Association. Outside of work, Zulema enjoys spending time with her husband and two children. She also loves to read, crochet and try new restaurants. She speaks fluent Spanish. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Vitamin D Deficiency, Menopause, and Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HoFH).

Kimberly Gallagher is a Nurse Practitioner practicing medicine in Concord, North Carolina. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sacroiliac Joint Disease and Facet Joint Syndrome. Gallagher, NP is currently accepting new patients.

Kelley Mayden is a Nurse Practitioner practicing medicine in Bristol, Virginia. Her clinical expertise encompasses ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma (SLL), and T-Cell Lymphoma. Mayden, NP is board certified in American Nurses Credentialing Center and Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation.

Katelyn was born at St. Vincent Hospital and raised on Holter Lake outside of Helena, Montana. She moved back to Billings in 2009 and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Montana State University a few years later. Katelyn decided to further her studies and earned a Doctorate Nursing Practice, Family Nurse Practitioner degree from Montana State University in 2021. She is a certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. Katelyn has spent 10 years working as an acute and critical care nurse. Her clinical interest is focused in pulmonology.“I provide individualized care and education to the patients and family so they can make the best-informed decisions. I am passionate about helping individuals reach their wellness goals, alleviate symptoms, and increase their quality of life.”When not working, Katelyn enjoys camping, fishing and being on the water with her husband and daughter. Her clinical expertise encompasses Emphysema and Lung Nodules. Gaskin, NP is board certified in American Academy Of Nurse Practitioners. Gaskin, NP is currently accepting new patients.

Ruth Johnson is a Nurse Practitioner practicing medicine in Johnson City, Tennessee. Her clinical expertise encompasses ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Smoldering Multiple Myeloma, T-Cell Lymphoma, and Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma. Johnson, NP is board certified in American Nurses Credentialing Center.

Catrina Ratliff is a Nurse Practitioner practicing medicine in Abingdon, Virginia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease and Biliary Dyskinesia. Ratliff, NP is board certified in American Nurses Credentialing Center.

Born and raised in Kingsport, Tennessee, Suzanne Saylor, APRN, returned home to the Appalachian Highlands after an eight-year tenure practicing medicine in the Florida panhandle. Saylor’s journey to becoming an advanced practice registered nurse was fueled by her desire to help others. With a patient-centered philosophy, she believes in granting every patient the same unwavering attention and empathy. When Suzanne is not working, she enjoys crafting, sewing and spending time with her pets. Her clinical expertise encompasses Opioid Induced Constipation. Johnson, NP is board certified in American Nurses Credentialing Center.

Charles Schnaubelt is a Nurse Practitioner practicing medicine in West Reading, Pennsylvania. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS), Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Febrile Neutropenia, and Liver Failure. Schnaubelt, NP is board certified in American Nurses Credentialing Center.

Amber Walls is a certified nurse practitioner with a comprehensive background in patient care. She is qualified to provide a broad range of healthcare services in collaboration with a physician. Amber began her career as a full-time nurse practitioner at Texas Health Family Care in 2015, following a diverse residency experience. Her residency included inpatient nursing across seven critical care specialties at Texas Health Harris Methodist Fort Worth and an outpatient family nurse practitioner residency in clinics specializing in adult medicine, pediatrics and women’s medicine. Amber graduated with her bachelor’s degree in science in biology/chemistry, as well as nursing from Baylor University and Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing. She further enriched her knowledge through a research fellowship at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth and eventually earned her doctor of nursing from Baylor University. She is an advocate for whole person wellness, believes in early diagnosis and lifestyle intervention, and empowering her patients with knowledge and positive thinking for a long and healthy life. She champions evidence-based practice guidelines and the importance of science-based intervention, completing two evidence-based practice research projects including Reducing Polypharmacy in the Elderly and a Diabetic Foot Ulcer Prevention Program. Amber spends her free time with her two kids and husband while also advocating for community health through various writing and speaking opportunities. Her clinical expertise encompasses Vitamin D Deficiency, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Protein Deficiency, and Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP).

Deirdre Casagrande is a Nurse Practitioner practicing medicine in Ottawa, Illinois. Her clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT), Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT), and Atrial Tachycardia. Casagrande, NP is board certified in American Academy Of Nurse Practitioners.

Miranda Marshall began her career as a registered nurse in 2014 working in a busy Intensive Care Unit in the Fort Worth area. She has cared for some of North Texas’ most critically ill patients throughout her years in nursing. Miranda became board-certified as an adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner in 2021 and is also certified as a Critical Care Registered Nurse through the American Association of Critical Care Nurses. Her experience includes administering heart pump and renal therapies, therapeutic plasma exchange and other advanced treatments. Miranda graduated Magna Cum Laude from the Texas Tech University Health Science Center in Lubbock with her bachelor’s degree in nursing. She went on to earn her master’s degree in nursing also at TTUHSC. Miranda is a member of the American Association of Critical Care Nurses, American Association of Nurse Practitioners, Texas Nurse Practitioners, and Critical Care Registered Nurse organizations. Her clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF).

Jennifer Whitfill is a Nurse Practitioner practicing medicine in Fairbury, Illinois. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Her clinical expertise encompasses Vitamin D Deficiency and Menopause. Whitfill, NP is board certified in American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).

Basil Maduka is a Nurse Practitioner practicing medicine in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. His clinical expertise encompasses Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and Schizoaffective Disorder. Maduka, NP is board certified in American Nurses Credentialing Center, Nurse Practitioner.

Estela Ortiz is a Nurse Practitioner practicing medicine in Fort Worth, Texas. Her clinical expertise encompasses Vitamin D Deficiency, Muscle Spasms, Menopause, and Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP).

"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 clinical expertise encompasses Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and Phantom Limb Pain. Meade, NP is board certified in American Academy Of Nurse Practitioners.

Zachary Lee Shepherd is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) at Intermountain Health’s Psychiatry & Counseling clinic in St. George. He provides compassionate care to individuals in St. George and surrounding communities, treating a wide range of mental health conditions including depression, anxiety, insomnia, psychosis, bipolar disorder, and ADHD. Zach focuses on helping each patient feel more like themselves through a combination of medication management and lifestyle changes.A native of St. George, Zach is deeply connected to the community he serves. He believes in a personalized, holistic approach to mental health, grounded in empathy and collaboration. His goal is to support individuals on their journey to wellness by tailoring care to their unique needs and experiences.Zach earned his BSN from Dixie State University and completed his PMHNP training at Vanderbilt University. He is certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center and speaks both English and Spanish, allowing him to connect with a diverse patient population.Outside of work, Zach enjoys spending quality time with his wife and children. He finds joy in golfing, horseback riding, and staying active through regular exercise.Conditions Treated:•        Depression•        Anxiety•        Insomnia•        Psychosis•        Bipolar Disorder•        ADHD. His clinical expertise encompasses Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD). Shepherd, NP is board certified in American Nurses Credentialing Center. Shepherd, NP is currently accepting new patients.

Michelle Dolt is a Nurse Practitioner practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Her clinical expertise encompasses Febrile Neutropenia. Dolt, NP is board certified in Pediatric Nursing Certification Board, Inc.

Kristene Flanagan is a Nurse Practitioner practicing medicine in Peoria, Illinois. She has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Her clinical expertise encompasses Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Intestinal Cancer, and Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH). Flanagan, NP is board certified in American Academy Of Nurse Practitioners.