21 Results forNurse Practitioners near Fenwick Island, DE
Learn more about Nurse Practitioners and how to choose the right one for you
Learn more about Nurse Practitioners
A nurse practitioner (NP) is a healthcare provider who practices a mix of nursing and medicine, often in collaboration with a doctor. An NP is a registered nurse (RN) with advanced education, training and skills in preventive, diagnostic and treatment services. While NPs can work in any area of medicine, they often work in pediatrics, geriatrics, family medicine, and internal medicine.
NPs practice in different ways in different states, settings and specialties. They work in doctor’s offices, schools, clinics, hospitals, and community health settings. Some NPs run their own private practices, but many work as part of a group practice or a hospital or clinic healthcare team. Like all healthcare providers, NPs consult with doctors and other providers as appropriate.
In general, an NP:
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Evaluates a patient’s medical history and educates the patient about wellness and disease prevention
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Provides routine and preventive healthcare services including immunizations, sports and school physicals, pelvic exams, birth control counseling, and sexually transmitted disease (STD) screenings
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Orders and interprets laboratory and imaging tests and prescribes medications
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Diagnoses and treats acute diseases and conditions including infections and injuries
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Screens, treats and monitors a range of chronic health conditions, such as high blood pressure, diabetes, thyroid disease, heart disease, and depression
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Screens for cancer including Pap tests and skin and thyroid exams
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Performs minor procedures including removing foreign objects and stitching cuts
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Works closely with doctors and other healthcare providers to ensure patients receive optimal, seamless healthcare
NPs may also be known by the following names: nurse practitioner-certified (NP-C) and advanced practice registered nurse (APRN).
There are 21 specialists practicing Nursing (Nurse Practitioner) in Fenwick Island, DE with an overall average rating of 4.2 stars. There are 4 hospitals near Fenwick Island, DE with affiliated Nursing (Nurse Practitioner) specialists, including Atlantic General Hospital, Beebe Medical Center and TidalHealth Nanticoke.
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Rosemay Herrmann, FNP
Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)33188 Coastal Hwy Unit 4Bethany Beach, DE 199304.6 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Karen Mather, APN
Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)33188 Coastal Hwy Unit 4Bethany Beach, DE 199304.6 miles awayNeed a Telehealth Visit?Healthgrades Can Help.
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Specialty: Women's Health Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)35998 Zion Church Rd Unit 1Frankford, DE 199456.2 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Lisa Bayles, CRNP
Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)12308 Ocean Gtwy Ste 8Ocean City, MD 218429.2 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Amanda Wainwright, CRNP
Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)96 Atlantic Ave Ste 103Ocean View, DE 199706.5 miles awayAngela Borrell, CRNP
Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)11312 Manklin Creek Rd Unit 5Berlin, MD 218118.6 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Jessica Hammond, FNP-BC
Specialty: Family Medicine (Nurse Practitioner)32550 Docs Pl Unit 2Millville, DE 199676.8 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Mairen Baunhofer, NP
Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)11101 Cathage RdBerlin, MD 218118.4 miles awayAmanda Marr, NP
Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)35141 Atlantic AveMillville, DE 199677.5 miles awayMelissa Marrocco, CRNP
Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)12001 Coastal HwyOcean City, MD 218422.2 miles awaySteven Donnelly
Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)12001 Coastal HwyOcean City, MD 218422.2 miles awayJohn Dornbusch, CRNP
Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)7408 COASTAL HWYOcean City, MD 218424.4 miles awayWendy Fitzgerald, RN
Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)12417 Ocean Gateway Herring CrkOcean City, MD 218424.7 miles awayMichael Boyle, CRNP
Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)96 Atlantic Ave Ste 101Ocean View, DE 199706.5 miles awayNicole Pettyjohn, NP
Specialty: Family Medicine (Nurse Practitioner)32550 Docs Pl Unit 1Millville, DE 199676.8 miles awaySarah Dibuo, FNP
Specialty: Family Medicine (Nurse Practitioner)32550 Docs Pl Unit 1Millville, DE 199676.8 miles awaySusan Wood, CRNP
Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)1001 Philadelphia AveOcean City, MD 218428.2 miles awayCheryl Layfield, CRNP
Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)1001 Philadelphia AveOcean City, MD 218428.2 miles awayMary Wilson, PMHNP-BC
Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)11022 Nicholas Ln Ste 2Berlin, MD 218118.3 miles awayJordan Braniff, FNP-C
Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)11101 Cathage RdBerlin, MD 218118.4 miles awayKathleen Storm, CRNP
Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)12510 Ocean GtwyOcean City, MD 218429.0 miles away