INCREASING ACCESS TO CARE
Atlantic General Hospital and Health System continues to recruit both primary care providers and needed specialists as part of our mission-driven work to improve the health of the communities we serve. We have recently added two primary care physicians, a rheumatologist, an orthopedic surgeon and a second urologist to our health system, in addition to nine advanced practice providers who provide primary care and specialty health care services.
- Tim Whetstine
Vice President of Practice Administration
Atlantic General Health System
Atlantic General Health System: Safe...and Here for You!
Our staff are following all infection prevention protocols to keep you safe while you receive the care you need during the pandemic. The following advanced practice providers are accepting new patients, and have immediate openings:
PRIMARY CARE
Amy Sood Barshinger, CRNP
Primary Care, Ocean City
410-289-6241
Carrie Dawes, CPNP
Pediatrics, West Ocean City
443-728-1004
Christina Hargis, DNP, FNP
Primary Care, Pocomoke
410-957-6622
Corinna Kirkpatrick, PA-C
Primary Care, Ocean Pines
410-208-9761
Alison Diesel, PA-C
Internal Medicine, Berlin
410-629-0041
Kathleen Morris, DNP, FNP-C
Primary Care, Selbyville
302-436-8004
Gregory W. (G.W.) Smith, PA-C
Primary Care, Ocean City
410-289-6241
Beverly Wilson, PA-C
Primary Care and Pediatrics, West Ocean City
410-390-3341
DIABETES/ENDOCRINOLOGY
Patricia Morales, CRNP
Diabetes and Endocrinology, Ocean Pines
410-208-9761
WOMEN'S HEALTH
Nicki Akstinas, CRNP
Women's Health, West Ocean City
443-728-1050
Melissa Braniff, CRNP
Women's Health, West Ocean City
443-728-1050
Kerri Ellinger, PA-C
Women's Health, West Ocean City
443-728-1050
Michelle Farlow, CRNP
Women's Health, Selbyville
302-524-5007
GASTROENTEROLOGY
Gena Nance, CRNP
Gastroenterology, Berlin & Ocean View, DE
410-629-1450
NEUROLOGY
Emily Laustsen, PA-C
Neurology, Berlin
410-641-4765
Behavioral/Mental Health
Diane Skolka, PMHNP
Mental/Behavioral Health, Berlin
410-641-3340
About Advance Practice Providers
Physician assistants (PAs) and nurse practitioners (NPs) are a great choice for primary care or specialty treatment. With the ongoing nationwide physician shortage, these advance practice providers fill an important role in helping people access the care they need. Like physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants can assess, diagnose and treat medical conditions and injuries. This includes giving physical exams, ordering and interpreting lab tests and x-rays, prescribing medication and making referrals for additional care.
The training program for nurse practitioners is based on the nursing model; an NP must be a registered nurse before completing their NP degree. PAs must complete a master's degree level program that is based upon the medical model.
More information about NPs | More information about PAs
If You Prefer Seeing a Doctor
You can learn more about available physicians within Atlantic General Health System by exploring our Locations Directory.