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  • Cardiovascular Disease, Internal Medicine
  • Accepting new patients
  • 24 years of experience
  • WellSpan Heart Failure Program - Ephrata 446 N Reading Rd, Ephrata, PA 17522
  • (717) 721-5868

Brief Intro

Why I chose to pursue a career in healthcare:My mother was an Emergency Room nurse for 40 years, and I grew up knowing I wanted to do something in the medical field. I chose to pursue nursing after helping my sister to health after an unfortunate accident. While in nursing school, I instantly knew that cardiology was my area of interest. For the last 30 years, I have been caring for cardiac patients. The last 17 years have been specifically focused on heart failure patients and advanced heart failure patients.What I want my patients to know about me:My goal as a heart failure nurse practitioner is to advocate for my patients. In today's healthcare world, there are so many advances in technology and medications that it can be overwhelming for patients. My top priority is helping patients understand heart failure and how it affects them, teaching them how to take control of the disease, offering all options in treatment and symptom management, and discussing goals of care with patients and families. What I do when I'm not seeing patients:Family is my top priority and I am my children's biggest cheerleader! Whether it is lacrosse, basketball, or theater, you'll find me at every event. My husband and I also enjoy travelling to the Finger Lakes, hiking and walking our two dogs, watching movies or TV series, and grabbing dinner with our friends (especially sushi!). On my ""alone days"" I love reading a good book while sitting on the beach.

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Education Background

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Drexel University (Graduate School) - 2005

Immaculata College - 2001

Languages Spoken

  • English

Location & Hours

  • 446 N Reading Rd, Ephrata, PA 17522
  • Mon:8:00 am - 4:30 pm
    Tue:8:00 am - 4:30 pm
    Wed:8:00 am - 4:30 pm
    Thu:8:00 am - 4:30 pm
    Fri:8:00 am - 4:30 pm
    Sat:Closed
    Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

  • Cardiovascular Disease
  • Internal Medicine

Insurance Accepted

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

  • Aetna
  • Cancer 44
  • Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 41
  • Orthopedics 71
  • Neurology & Neurosurgery 54
  • Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 71
  • Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 73
  • Diabetes & Endocrinology 27
  • Children's Hospital 13
  • Urology 72
  • Psychiatry 80
  • Geriatrics 67
  • Rehabilitation 64
  • Obsterics & Gynecology 14
  • Ophthalmology 3
  • Ear, Nose & Throat 8
  • Rheumatology 2
  • Long Term Care 11
  • Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 43