Our cardiologists are supported by certified physician assistants and nurse practitioners trained to assist with cardiology patients. They will assist the physicians and you in preparing a personalized care plan for your cardiac care and help answer any questions you may have along the way. Learn more about the training and experience of our team.

B. Seth Chaffins, DNP, FNP-BC
Education:
Doctor of Nursing Practice, East Tennessee State University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, East Tennessee State University
Office Locations:
Knoxville
9320 Park West Boulevard
Knoxville, TN 37923
(865) 373-7100
Lenoir City
576 Fort Loudoun Medical Center Drive, Suite 200,
Lenoir City, TN 37772
(865) 988-9970
Keri P. Fisher, MHS, PA-C

Education:
Physician Assistant, University of South Alabama, 1999
Board Certification:
Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners
NCCPA Board of Certified Physician Assistants
Professional Membership:
Member of the American Association of Physician Assistants
Office Location:
Knoxville
9320 Park West Boulevard
Knoxville, TN 37923
(865) 373-7100
Jeffrey Glasgow, NP

Education:
Master of Science in Nursing, University of Tennessee in Knoxville
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Tennessee Technological University
Certifications:
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, Basic Life Support, Advanced Burn Life Support, and Trauma Nursing Core Course
Office Location:
Knoxville
9320 Park West Boulevard
Knoxville, TN 37923
(865) 373-7100
Jeffrey is a retired Army Major from the Army Nurse Corps.

Jade Gormley, NP-C
Education:
Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner
East Tennessee State University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing,
University of Tennessee, Memphis
Office Location:
Knoxville
9320 Park West Boulevard
Knoxville, TN 37923
(865) 373-7100

Savanah Howard, FNP-C
Education:
Master of Science in Nursing
Family Nurse Practitioner
Tennessee Tech University
Cookeville, TN
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Tennessee Tech University
Cookeville, TN
Office Location:
Athens
1031 West Madison Avenue
Athens, TN 37303
(800) 697-4850

M. Beth Johnson, APN
Education:
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Master of Science in Nursing, Southern Adventist University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Liberty University
Associate of Science in Nursing,
Lincoln Memorial University
Office Locations:
Knoxville
9320 Park West Boulevard
Knoxville, TN 37923
(865) 373-7100
Lenoir City
576 Fort Loudoun Medical Center Drive, Suite 200,
Lenoir City, TN 37772
(865) 988-9970

Kristi Needham, NP-C
Education:
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
Master of Nursing,
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN
Bachelor of Science in Nursing,
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN
Office Location:
Knoxville
9320 Park West Boulevard
Knoxville, TN 37923
(865) 373-7100
Kara N. Neely, PA-C

Education:
Physician Assistant, South College, 2012
Certifications:
Basic Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, and Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Office Location:
Knoxville
9320 Park West Boulevard
Knoxville, TN 37923
(865) 373-7100

Rebecca G. Nicholson, FNP-BC
Education:
Master of Science in Nursing,
King University
Bristol, TN
Bachelor of Science in Nursing,
University of North Carolina
Charlotte, NC
Certifications:
- American Nurses Credentialing Center
- American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
- Advanced Life Support
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Basic Life Support
Professional Memberships:
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners
- American Association of Critical Care Nurses
- Sigma Theta Tau, International Honor Society of Nursing
Office Location:
Knoxville
9320 Park West Boulevard
Knoxville, TN 37923
(865) 373-7100

Shannon Oliver, NP
Education:
Master of Science in Nursing,
Lincoln Memorial University, Cedar Bluff
Knoxville, TN
Bachelor of Science in Nursing,
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Knoxville, TN
Office Location:
Knoxville
9320 Park West Boulevard
Knoxville, TN 37923
(865) 373-7100

Katherine Swords, PA-C
Education:
Master of Medical Science in Physician
Assistant Studies,
Our Lady of the Lake University
Baton Rouge, LA
Bachelor of Arts in English Literature,
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA
Office Location:
Knoxville
9320 Park West Boulevard
Knoxville, TN 37923
(865) 373-7100

Amanda Underwood, NP-C
Education:
Master of Science in Nursing and Nursing Administration
Family Nurse Practitioner,
King University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing,
King University
Office Location:
Knoxville Office
9320 Park West Boulevard
Knoxville, TN 37923
(865) 373-7100
Christy Vollmer, PA-C

Education:
Master of Medical Science in Physician Assistant Studies, Central Michigan University
Bachelor of Science in Biology, Aquinas College
Office Locations:
Knoxville
9320 Park West Boulevard
Knoxville, TN 37923
(865) 373-7100
Lenoir City
576 Fort Loudoun Medical Center Drive, Suite 200,
Lenoir City, TN 37772
(865) 988-9970