Ramakrishna Venkatesh, MD

Kimberly Cockrell, born and raised in St. Louis, is a board certified Family Nurse Practitioner who sees patients ages 18 years and older. She received her bachelors of nursing from Rockhurst University in 2010 and her masters in nursing from Maryville University. Kimberly is a member of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society. Kimberly specializes in the management of acid reflux disease and irritable bowel syndrome, with a focus on the role of nutrition in gastrointestinal health.

Christina Gaut, FNP-C, is a board-certified family nurse practitioner specializing in urology. She is a dedicated and skilled nurse with extensive clinical knowledge in diagnosis and treatment, patient education and plan of care implementation. Christina is a member of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and the American Nurses Association. She provides care to patients ages 18 and older. “My mission is to provide exceptional health care to every patient with every encounter by utilizing the most up-to-date, evidence-based practices. I strive to work with my patients to provide the education they need to form a personalized plan of care to fit their individual needs and increase their quality of life.”

Thelma “T.J.” Sampson, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, is a board-certified family nurse practitioner with over 18 years of nursing experience. She received her Bachelor of Science degree from Chamberlain College of Nursing and her Master of Science degree in nursing from Maryville University. Her specialties include endocrinology and weight management for patients 16 years of age and over. Her medical interests include diabetes, thyroid disorder, metabolism, weight management, nutrition science and exercise. TJ has had experience with multiple specialties including endocrinology, diabetes, cardiology, pulmonary, oncology, orthopedics, infectious disease, nephrology, hospice and gastroenterology in both inpatient and outpatient settings.