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.
Physician Assistants
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 Locations
Knoxville
9320 Park West Boulevard
Knoxville, TN 37923
(865) 373-7100
Athens
1031 West Madison Avenue
Athens, TN 37303
(800) 697-4850
Lenoir City
576 Fort Loudoun Medical Center Drive, Suite 200,
Lenoir City, TN 37772
(865) 988-9970
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 Locations
Knoxville
9320 Park West Boulevard
Knoxville, TN 37923
(865) 373-7100
Decatur
398 North Main Street
Decatur, TN 37322
(800) 697-4850
Aimee Todd, PA-C
Education
Master of Medical Science in Physician Assistant Studies,
University of Kentucky
Bachelor of Health Sciences in Clinical Laboratory Studies,
University of Kentucky
Clinical Interest
Heart failure
Office Location
Knoxville
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
Clinical Interest
Structural heart management
Office Location
Knoxville
9320 Park West Boulevard
Knoxville, TN 37923
(865) 373-7100
Nurse Practitioners
B. Seth Chaffins, DNP, FNP-BC
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice, East Tennessee State University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, East Tennessee State University
Clinical Interests
General and structural cardiology
Office Location
Lenoir City
576 Fort Loudoun Medical Center Drive, Suite 200,
Lenoir City, TN 37772
(865) 988-9970
Michael T. Fuerst, RN, MSN, ACNP-BC
Education
Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Vanderbilt University School of Nursing, 2005
Board Certification
American Nursing Credentialing Center
Michael is ACLS Certified.
Professional Membership
Member of the American Heart Association
Office Locations
Knoxville
9320 Park West Boulevard
Knoxville, TN 37923
(865) 373-7100
Oneida
220 Cross Street
Oneida, TN 37841
(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
Clinical Interest
Electrophysiology
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
Clinical Interest
General cardiology
Office Location
Knoxville
9320 Park West Boulevard
Knoxville, TN 37923
(865) 373-7100
M. Beth Johnson, APN
Clinical Interest
Interventional cardiology
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 Location
Knoxville
9320 Park West Boulevard
Knoxville, TN 37923
(865) 373-7100
Kristi Needham, NP-C
Clinical Interest
- General cardiology
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
Rebecca G. Nicholson, FNP-BC
Clinical Interest:
- Interventional cardiology
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
Amanda Underwood, NP-C
Clinical Interest
Structural heart disease
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