Kate Merritt, WHNP

Krysta Maskey, FNP, is a nurse practitioner who specializes in rheumatology. She sees and treats patients with rheumatic and autoimmune diseases, such as arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, lupus, and gout, which affect the joints, muscles, and bones. She provides clinical expertise, diagnostic skills, therapeutic interventions, education, and counseling to help her patients better manage their chronic disease or medical condition. Krysta works with her patients to fully understand their health challenges, so she can determine the appropriate treatment that will improve not only their symptoms, but also their quality of life. Additionally, she takes her time explaining each treatment and how it can benefit her patients' care and outcomes.

John Cornett is a nurse practitioner specializing in cardiology with SSM Health Medical Group.

Katie Schaefer, AGPCNP-BC, is an adult-gerontology nurse practitioner, who specializes in diagnosing and treating digestive disorders in adult patients ages 18 and older. Her areas of expertise include gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and ulcerative colitis (UC). As a patient-centered practitioner, Katie takes the time to get to know her patients, so she can better understand their needs and provide the proper care to address their medical issues. She coordinates care management with her colleagues to ensure her patients receive an accurate diagnosis, optimum treatment, and ongoing support to help them navigate better navigate their condition and improve quality of life.