Taylor Beard, ACNP

I've always found the brain fascinating. And while everything in the human body is essential, the control our brains have over our daily lives is endlessly mesmerizing to me. \n Early in my education, I knew I wanted to learn as much as possible about it - not just because of my own curiosity, but, more importantly, to help others understand the often nebulous topic of neurology. I love answering questions and educating patients and their families. \n Epilepsy has increasingly become a focus of mine since it is often a complicated diagnosis that can be confounding for patients and their families. I always wanted to be an educational bridge to help people understand their diagnosis and the rapidly growing treatment options available. \n I approach my patients' health holistically. Often, many factors contribute to a patient's condition, and they all require identification and treatment. \n My philosophy on patient care is: Treat patients the way I'd want my family or me to be treated. Everybody deserves to be heard, respected and treated with dignity. \n During my Emory residency, I earned a quality improvement and patient safety certificate. \n I fully enjoy life outside medicine. My wife and I moved to the Charlotte area in 2023 and plan to be here for the long-term. When not working, we are active hikers - a hobby we've traveled around the world to pursue. We've visited South Africa, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Japan and many U.S. national parks. Traveling opens your mind - and open-mindedness is a quality that serves me well in my medical practice. \n We enjoy cooking and love to try all types of global cuisines. I also love watching sports of all kinds - primarily Formula 1 racing. We've been to a few races and hope to eventually attend a race at every major track in the world.

I became a nurse for the same reason many of us do: I love helping people. I started my nursing career in the ER, and while I loved the fast pace, I really longed to connect more deeply with my patients, follow their progress and monitor their outcomes. \n So, I returned to school for my nurse practitioner degree. Practicing family medicine allows me to care for my patients over many years - something I consider a great privilege. I've also been honored to get to know and care for multiple members of the same family. \n I truly care about my patients - and not just their health outcomes. I care about them as individuals. I want all my patients to feel confident in their healthcare decisions, and I take the time to work with them - as a team - to achieve their goals. \n I am married and have three young children. Much of my free time is spent with them at soccer and baseball games, dance practice, gymnastics and anything else they decide to pursue. My hobbies include trying new Charlotte restaurants and breweries, cheering on Charlotte FC, watching musical theater, singing (badly) and dancing to children's songs with my kids.

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