Jennifer Jean Howie, NP

Dr. Simpkins was born and raised in Crystal Lake, Illinois, a northwest suburb of Chicago. She received her bachelor’s degree in microbiology and immunology at University of Wisconsin-Madison and studied abroad in Glasgow, Scotland for one year. She then worked and volunteered in hospitals for two years, traveling in her spare time to China, England, Ireland, Portugal and Italy. Dr. Simpkins earned her master’s degree in biomedical science from the Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science and later received her medical degree at Chicago Medical School. She then completed her pediatrics residency at Lutheran General Children’s Hospital in Park Ridge, Illinois. She studies heavily in the area of adolescent medicine and loves taking care of her teenage patients, although feels comfortable with children of all ages. Dr. Simpkins has two young daughters, who are her greatest pride and joy. She is an avid sports fan and enjoys traveling, the outdoors, playing volleyball, riding bikes, the beach, eating good food, spending time with her husband and daughters, and cheering on her Green Bay Packers and Wisconsin Badgers.

IU Health Orthopedics & Sports Medicine combines innovative treatments with a personalized approach to give you the comprehensive care you need. Our highly skilled team of orthopedic and sports medicine experts serves the Fishers area.

Carissa Kathleen Shepherd, NP specializes in family medicine and serves the Howard region. She is currently accepting new patients of all ages, from newborns to geriatrics, and offers online booking and video visits. Carissa completed her nurse practitioner education at Indiana University School of Medicine in 2006 and is board-certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.