Heather Hammack, MSN, APRN, FNP-C

Heather Hammack is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with more than 20 years of nursing experience. She began her nursing career in 2004 and has practiced as a nurse practitioner since 2019.

Her background is in family primary care for patients of all ages, with a focus on managing chronic conditions such as asthma, hypertension, and diabetes, and on preventive care, patient education, and long-term wellness. For many years she also provided pediatric care in a school-based setting, including immunizations, sports and wellness physicals, and developmental, vision, and hearing screenings.

Before becoming a nurse practitioner, Heather practiced as a registered nurse in pain management, intensive care, medical-surgical, and rehabilitation settings. She also serves as an adjunct nursing professor at the University of the Cumberlands, teaching pathophysiology to undergraduate nursing students.

Heather has spent her nursing career caring for patients across southeastern Kentucky. A lifelong Laurel County resident, she lives in London and is deeply connected to the community she serves.

She sees patients at our London, KY and Lexington, East locations.

Outside of the clinic, Heather enjoys serving at her church, camping, jeeping, and exploring Kentucky’s scenic backroads with her family.

Education

• Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner Program – University of the Cumberlands (2018)
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing, summa cum laude – University of the Cumberlands (2015)
• Associate of Science in Nursing – Somerset Community College (2010)
• Diploma in Practical Nursing – Somerset Community College (2004)

Licensure & Certifications

• Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-C)
• Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) – Kentucky
• Basic Life Support (BLS)

Professional Memberships

• American Association of Nurse Practitioners