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  • Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism, Adolescent Medicine, Nurse Practitioner
  • Accepting new patients
  • 15 years of experience
  • Elevation Health 17 E Buck Mountain Rd, West Jefferson, NC 28694
  • (336) 646-7442

Brief Intro

Heather aims to empower patients with the tools to help them lead a healthy lifestyle. To achieve this, Heather collaborated with Maggi Birdsell, Registered Dietitian, to open their own practice. Heather’s professional goal is to work with patients to help them decrease and eliminate chronic medical problems. She also wants to assist those leading a healthy lifestyle in maintaining this for years to come.

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Education Background

MEDICAL SCHOOL

East Tennessee State University - Johnson City, TN - 2010

Languages Spoken

  • English

Location & Hours

  • Elevation Health
  • 17 E Buck Mountain Rd, West Jefferson, NC 28694
  • Mon:7:30 am - 4:30 pm
    Tue:7:30 am - 4:30 pm
    Wed:7:30 am - 4:30 pm
    Thu:7:30 am - 4:30 pm
    Fri:7:30 am - 4:30 pm
    Sat:Closed
    Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

  • Family Medicine
  • Nurse Practitioner
  • Adolescent Medicine
  • Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
  • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  • Preventative Medicine
  • Registered Dietitian
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Conditions Addressed

  • Abdominal Obesity
  • Acid Reflux
  • Acute Illness
  • Acute Inflammation
  • Acute Otitis Externa
  • Acute Pharyngitis
  • Acute Sinusitis
  • Acute Upper Respiratory Tract Infections
  • ADD/ADHD
  • Allergic Rhinitis
  • Anxiety disorders
  • Auto-Immune conditions
  • Birth Control
  • Brain fog
  • Bowel Function
  • Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia
  • Vitamin D Deficiency
  • Obesity
  • Hyperlipidemia
  • Hypertension (HTN)
  • Hypothyroidism
  • Fatigue
  • Diabetes Mellitus (DM)
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Procedures Performed

  • Acute Sick Visits
  • Blood Glucose monitoring
  • Blood Work
  • Body composition testing
  • Body Fat Analysis
  • Care Coordination
  • Chronic Care Management
  • Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM)
  • COVID-19 Testing
  • Cryotherapy
  • Depression Management
  • Destruction of Benign/Premalignant Skin Lesions
  • Digestive Health
  • Dietary Supplements
  • Dietary Counseling
  • Diet and Supplements
  • Ear Wax Removal
  • EKG
  • Elderly Treatment
  • Excision of Skin Lesions
  • Exercise Testing & Fitness Evaluations
  • Influenza Testing
  • Lab Services
  • Vitamin B-12 Injections
  • Urgent Care
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Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Meritain Health
  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
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  • Cancer 22
  • Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 20
  • Orthopedics 43
  • Neurology & Neurosurgery 29
  • Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 39
  • Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 48
  • Diabetes & Endocrinology 22
  • Children's Hospital 8
  • Urology 37
  • Psychiatry 40
  • Geriatrics 41
  • Rehabilitation 22
  • Obsterics & Gynecology 8
  • Ophthalmology 1
  • Ear, Nose & Throat 5
  • Rheumatology 2
  • Long Term Care 7
  • Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 36