Ulysses Ator, PA-C

Sara Nichols, CRNP Sara Nichols, a 2023 graduate of the AHN Nurse Practitioner Residency program, is a compassionate and dedicated Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) with over a decade of nursing experience. After spending her career in the intensive care unit, she transitioned to primary care, where she is committed to keeping her patients healthy and out of the hospital. She achieved this through comprehensive care, including screening, diagnosis, and management of various conditions. Sara recognizes the importance of understanding the role of a nurse practitioner. She describes her position as a specially trained nurse with a graduate degree, qualified to diagnose and treat medical conditions. She also emphasizes her ability to collaborate closely with physicians when necessary to ensure optimal patient care. Sara is passionate about providing inclusive and comprehensive care to individuals of all ages and backgrounds. She is a strong advocate for LGBTQ+ individuals and offers comprehensive gender-affirming care, including hormone therapy, referrals for surgical procedures, and mental health support. Sara has experience in treating individuals struggling with addiction and substance use disorders. She is also skilled in performing a variety of minor procedures, such as IUD insertions and removals, skin biopsies, and more. Sara's philosophy centers around providing compassionate, patient-centered care that caters to the individual needs of each patient. She believes in building strong relationships with her patients and empowering them to make informed decisions about their health. Sara resides in Pittsburgh with her husband, their pit bull Ellie, and cat Nala. In her free time, she enjoys fostering rescue dogs, gardening, skiing, and attending live music events.

Janelle C. Johns, CRNP Janelle C. Johns, CRNP, is a nurse practitioner specializing in family medicine and a health education coordinator. She is the Project Director of the AHN Nurse Practitioner Residency Program, and the APP Supervisor of the AHN Primary Care Institute. Her clinical interests include chronic team-based care, gender-affirming care, and patient education. She views her patients in a holistic framework that centers on the patient’s needs. She earned her Master of Science in nursing from the University of Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Janelle is board-certified for family medicine by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. She sees patients of all ages and speaks English.

Kristina Johnson, MD Kristina Johnson, MD, is a primary care physician with AHN Primary Care Institute, specializing in family medicine. She treats patients for overall health, injuries, and illness, as well as focusing on preventive exams, healthy lifestyle education, managing chronic disease, and contraceptive management. Dr. Johnson went to medical school at Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, South Carolina. She did her residency and her fellowship in faculty development at University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Johnson is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine and is affiliated with the American Academy of Family Physicians and the Society for Teachers of Family Medicine. She believes that everyone deserves high-quality, evidence-based care.