25 of the Best Nurse Practitioners Near Me

Nicole Branning, MHA, DPM, is a surgical podiatrist specializing in conditions of the foot and ankle. She cares for children and adults, performing procedures to treat foot conditions like ingrown toenails, bunions, sports injuries and correction of hammertoes and flat feet. She also provides diabetic foot care for wounds and other complications. Dr. Branning has a special interest in fracture care and limb salvage, particularly in patients with diabetes, who may have infections in their heel or surrounding soft tissue.|“I strive to be a strong advocate for patients and their families and innovate medical and surgical plans that align with patient goals,” she says, adding that she prioritizes interdisciplinary, team-based management.|Dr. Branning earned her medical degree from Temple University School of Podiatry in Philadelphia. After medical school, she completed a residency at Geisinger Community Medical Center in Scranton. She is board certified in foot surgery by, and is a fellow of, the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgery. She is also board certified in Podiatric Medicine by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine with added qualification in Wound Care and Amputation Prevention.|“I was inspired to practice medicine from my mother, who lost her life to a medical error in 2007,” Dr. Branning says.|A native of NEPA, Dr. Branning is committed to serving her neighbors, family and friends. She serves on several quality and leadership committees at Geisinger. Her clinical expertise encompasses Morton Neuroma, Achilles Tendon Rupture, Fungal Nail Infection, and Gangrene. Branning, NP is currently accepting new patients.

Shanna Baron is a Nurse Practitioner practicing medicine in Lake Success, New York. Her clinical expertise encompasses Baller-Gerold Syndrome and Posterior Fossa Decompression.

Dr. Leber, native to Arizona,  believes the quality patient care involves clear communication while offering consistent and research-based treatment that includes exhaustive conservative care and surgical options when necessary. His clinical expertise encompasses Fungal Nail Infection, Corns and Calluses, Ingrown Toenail, and Ledderhose Disease. Leber, NP is board certified in Podiatric Medicine. Leber, NP is currently accepting new patients.

Dionne Wallace is a Nurse Practitioner practicing medicine in Maumelle, Arkansas. Her clinical expertise encompasses Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection, Eyelid Bump, and Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS). Wallace, NP is currently accepting new patients.

Sherri Newton is a Nurse Practitioner practicing medicine in Bardstown, Kentucky. Her clinical expertise encompasses Vitamin D Deficiency. Newton, NP is currently accepting new patients.

ABOUT ERINErin moved to Murfreesboro in 2005. She and her husband have two daughters, Caroline and Brooklyn. She is originally from East TN, but has been in Middle TN since 1998. She is an active member of Cason Lane church of Christ, and enjoys spending time with family and friends. Erin’s passions are caring for women through all stages of life, and she is especially interested in facilitating healthy pregnancies and treating chronic pelvic pain. She specializes in Interstitial Cystitis and Bladder Pain Syndromes. When she is not at work, she likes to spend time with her family and friends. Her clinical expertise encompasses Urinary Incontinence, Stress Urinary Incontinence, and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction.

Erin Grigg is a Nurse Practitioner practicing medicine in Tucson, Arizona. Her clinical expertise encompasses Vaginal Cysts, Vaginal Dryness, Lichen Sclerosus, and Female Genital Sores.

Dr. Medawar is one of the finest podiatrists in the Sacramento area, and has been a practicing surgical podiatrist for the last 35 years. He is a graduate of the University of California, Davis, and graduated from the California College of Podiatric Medicine in 1980. Currently, Dr. Medawar practices at Premier Podiatry & Orthopedics in Carmichael, California, where he helps treat his patients' foot and ankle pain and helps with foot deformities. If you need to schedule an appointment with him, call his office or send a request through his website.The practice of medicine should be very personal. Dr. Medawar uses drawings, models, and literature to illustrate conditions, and emphasizes the need for daily participation in treatment programs. His clinical expertise encompasses Hammer Toe and Tendinitis. Medawar, NP is board certified in Foot And Ankle Surgery (ABFAS). Medawar, NP is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Mahzoon graduated from Kennesaw State University in Georgia with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. She then received her Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree from Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine. Dr. Mahzoon completed a four-year Podiatric Medicine and surgery residency at St Barnabas Hospital in New York where she served as Chief resident in a highly demanding program. Her training included reconstructive foot and ankle surgery, wound care, and foot and ankle trauma at a level-1 trauma center.Dr. Mahzoon is an ABPM Board Certified Podiatrist with extensive experience in lower extremity wound care. Additionally, Dr. Mahzoon is certified in foot and ankle arthroscopy. She also has a certification for hyperbaric oxygen therapy.Dr. Mahzoon was a speaker at the New York Clinical Conference in 2019 and has Six published Abstracts in Compendium of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery in 2012 and 2013. Her clinical expertise encompasses Fungal Nail Infection and Athlete's Foot. Mahzoon, NP is board certified in American Board Of Podiatric Medicine. Mahzoon, NP is currently accepting new patients.

Jill Miscovich is a Nurse Practitioner practicing medicine in Uniontown, Pennsylvania. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.

Walter Payne, Jr., DPM, is a board-qualified foot and ankle surgeon specializing in foot and ankle trauma, reconstruction, arthroscopy and limb salvage. Dr. Payne gets to know his patients as individuals. He feels it is important for him to understand what they do for a living and what is important to them so he can tailor their treatment plan.Away from work, Dr. Payne enjoys hunting, fishing, hiking and camping with his wife and dog.Conditions and procedures:Foot and ankle traumaTotal ankle replacementFlatfoot and cavus reconstructionFoot and ankle arthroscopyFoot and ankle reconstructionCharcot reconstructionLimb salvage. His clinical expertise encompasses Corns and Calluses, Foot Drop, Ingrown Toenail, and Fibromatosis. Payne, NP is currently accepting new patients.

We provide the most advanced podiatric care to our patients with an emphasis on the biomechanics of the human foot and lower extremity and biomechanically proper conservative and surgical care of painful foot and lower extremity conditions. Our goal is to get our patients back to their sports, recreational and work activities with the most up-to-date treatments in as little time as possible with friendly, caring and courteous treatment so that our patients can enjoy their lives to the fullest. His clinical expertise encompasses High Arch, Metatarsalgia, Tendinitis, and Ledderhose Disease. Kirby, NP is board certified in Podiatric Medicine. Kirby, NP is currently accepting new patients.

Joshua Gibson is a Nurse Practitioner practicing medicine in Fairview Heights, Illinois. His clinical expertise encompasses Boils, Folliculitis, and Carbuncle. Gibson, NP is board certified in American Academy Of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board.

Sarah graduated Cum Laude from Middle Tennessee State University with her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree in 2010. She then spent her nursing career as a pediatric cardiology RN at Monroe Carroll Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt for the next seven years. Next, she attended The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga earning her Master of Science in Nursing degree specializing in Family Nurse Practitioner. She is board certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. She has enjoyed providing care as a Family Nurse Practitioner in the areas of primary care and endocrinology in Murfreesboro over the last four years.Sarah lives in Christiana with her husband and daughter. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, reading, and going to the beach as often as possible. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypothyroidism, and Obesity in Children.

Sarah Diroff, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC, RN, CMSRNSarah Diroff is a double board-certified nurse practitioner specializing in primary care and psychiatric mental health, with additional certification as a Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (CMSRN). She brings a unique combination of expertise and comprehensive healthcare knowledge to her practice at Gracepoint Wellness.Sarah's educational journey began at the University of South Florida, where she earned her Bachelor of Science in 2008, While gaining experience as a bedside registered nurse, she pursued her Master of Science in Nursing at Nova Southeastern University, graduating with highest honors. Sarah achieved her family nurse practitioner board certification in January 2021 and completed a post-graduate certificate as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner at Nova Southeastern University in May 2022. Sarah provides comprehensive care with her extensive nursing education and clinical experience, which enables her to approach patient care with a well-rounded perspective.At Gracepoint Wellness, a leading behavioral health organization for 75 years, Sarah provides integrated mental health, substance abuse, and medical care. With her dual specializations and diverse background, she delivers integrated comprehensive, patient-centered care that addresses both physical and mental health needs while prioritizing optimal outcomes and community wellness. Her clinical expertise encompasses Schizoaffective Disorder, Vitamin D Deficiency, and Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST). Diroff, NP is board certified in Double Board-Certified Nurse Practitioner With Specialties In Primary Care And Psychiatric Mental Health. Diroff, NP is currently accepting new patients.

Deborah Mcdowell is a Nurse Practitioner practicing medicine in Bakersfield, California. Her clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Protein Deficiency, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and Vitamin D Deficiency. Mcdowell, NP is board certified in American Association Of Nurse Practitioners (AANP). Mcdowell, NP is currently accepting new patients.

I enjoy hot yoga, running half-marathons, reading, and traveling to new places. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) and Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP). Stuempfle, NP is board certified in Pediatric Nursing Certification Board. Stuempfle, NP is currently accepting new patients.

Katie Swafford-Hartman, FNP-C, is a board-certified nurse practitioner at CHI Memorial Horton Family Medicine Associates. She is dedicated to treating every patient like family. A proud graduate of Tennessee Technological University with a Master of Science in Nursing, Katie believes in the power of active listening, shared decision-making, and clear communication to achieve optimal health outcomes. She values the autonomy of her practice and the opportunity to build lasting relationships with individuals in her community, guiding them towards better health throughout their lives. Outside of her rewarding work, Katie enjoys gardening, hunting, cooking, and spending time with her husband Andy and their two German Shepherds, Cash and June. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Vitamin D Deficiency, Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST), and Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS). Swafford, NP is currently accepting new patients.

Charlotte Dubois is a Nurse Practitioner practicing medicine in Alamogordo, New Mexico. Her clinical expertise encompasses Vitamin D Deficiency.

Vivian Dearden is a Nurse Practitioner practicing medicine in Salt Lake City, Utah. His clinical expertise encompasses Vulvovaginitis, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Familial Chronic Mucocutaneous Candidiasis, and Preeclampsia. Dearden, NP is currently accepting new patients.

Renee Thomas is a Nurse Practitioner practicing medicine in Trenton, New Jersey. Her clinical expertise encompasses Scarlet Fever. Thomas, NP is board certified in Pediatric Nursing Certification Board. Thomas, NP is currently accepting new patients.

Cari Parker is a Nurse Practitioner practicing medicine in Alamogordo, New Mexico. Her clinical expertise encompasses Vitamin D Deficiency and Pelvic Congestion Syndrome. Parker, NP is board certified in American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).

Jennifer Reese is a Nurse Practitioner practicing medicine in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania. Her clinical expertise encompasses Opioid Induced Constipation, Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease.

LaToya Davis Lucas is the CEO and founder of Lucas Exceptional Healthcare and Consultation. As an adult nurse practitioner, she specialized in providing care to adults across the lifespan. She focuses on maintaining health and wellness in acute and chronic conditions. She can assess, diagnose and treat acute and chronic diseases. In addition, she has a significant focus on health promotion and health equity. She also understands that some patients have complex conditions that may need to be addressed by a specialist, and she can refer them.LaToya Davis Lucas has been in healthcare for over 29 years. In addition, LaToya has been a board-certified adult nurse practitioner for more than 13 years. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from North Carolina A&T State University, A Master of Science in Nursing with a concentration in Nursing Education from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, and a Post Masters in Adult/Gerontological Nurse Practitioner from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lewy Body Dementia (LBD), Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, and Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C). Lucas, NP is board certified in American Academy Of Nurse Practitioners.

Chad Thompson is a Nurse Practitioner practicing medicine in Gilbert, Arizona. His clinical expertise encompasses Tendinitis, Plantar Fasciitis, Fibromatosis, and Ledderhose Disease. Thompson, NP is board certified in Podiatric Medicine and Foot And Ankle Surgery (Sub: Recon Rearfoot/Ankle. Thompson, NP is currently accepting new patients.