Angie Tucker Anderson, MHA, MSN, FNP-BC
Angie Tucker Anderson, MSN, MHA, FNP-BC has more than 25 years of experience in healthcare as a registered nurse, healthcare administrator and nurse practitioner. Ms. Anderson received her Bachelor of Science degree from James Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA in 1997. She is also a graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University/Medical College of Virginia in Richmond, VA, receiving a Master of Healthcare Administration in 2006. She also received a Master of Science in Nursing from James Madison University in 2012. She is an ANCC Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner. She holds an Advanced Certification in Obesity Medicine from the Obesity Medicine Association. She also completed the Advanced Practice Provider Assessment Based Certificate (ABC) by the American Society of Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery. Ms. Anderson has specialty expertise in both Family Medicine and Obesity Medicine.
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She is a member of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS), The Obesity Society (TOS), the Obesity Medicine Association (OMA), the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), and the Virginia Council of Nurse Practitioners (VCNP). She has been serving on the Obesity Medicine Association NP Board since 2018.
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Ms. Anderson’s passion for caring for those struggling with the disease of Obesity is inspired by her own successful journey to weight loss. She has specialized bariatric expertise with experience working in both medical and surgical weight loss. Journey Health & Wellness is the culmination of years of experience and Ms. Anderson's dream to help patients achieve their weight loss goals and live their very best life.
Karen Milstead, DNP
Karen Milstead, DNP, FNP-BC, is a highly experienced Advanced Practice Registered Nurse with over 30 years of dedication to providing exceptional healthcare. Her extensive career spans both family and psychiatric care, where she has consistently demonstrated her commitment to improving the lives of her patients.
Karen received her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from Pennsylvania State University, Master of Science degree in Nursing Administration and Family Nurse Practitioner from University of Rochester, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner from Bluefield University, and a Doctorate degree in Nursing from Old Dominion University.
Karen began her journey working with the geriatric population as a Family Nurse Practitioner, where she developed a deep appreciation for the importance of patience, empathy, and compassionate care. During this time, she not only addressed physical health needs but also focused on providing emotional and mental stability to her patients, helping them maintain their dignity and quality of life. Karen’s unique ability to address both physical and emotional health needs makes her an invaluable resource for her patients and their families.
Dr. Karen Milstead continues to be a leader in healthcare and her decades of experience have shaped her into a compassionate and skilled practitioner who creates a collaborative, trusting environment for her patients. She is known for her ability to listen deeply, provide insightful guidance, and empower patients to take an active role in their health and wellness.