Nearby Cities

Manchester (2.1 mi)
South Windsor (4.05 mi)
East Hartford (5.12 mi)
Glastonbury (7.98 mi)
Tolland (8.91 mi)

Nearby Zip Codes

06040 (4) (2.02 mi)
06074 (2) (3.38 mi)
06108 (1) (5.77 mi)
06118 (1) (6.27 mi)
06033 (7) (7.28 mi)
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  • Eileen Lonegan, APRN 100 Points

    Eileen Lonegan, APRN

    ProHealth Physicians of Manchester
    Distance: 2.1 mi
    515 West Middle Turnpike
    Manchester, CT 06040
  • Kerry A Williamson, RN 20 Points

    Kerry A Williamson, RN

    Distance: 2.1 mi
    935 MAIN ST STE C2
    MANCHESTER, CT 06040
  • Sheryl Marinone, RN 10 Points

    Sheryl Marinone, RN

    Distance: 2.1 mi
    419 W MIDDLE TPKE
    MANCHESTER, CT 06040
  • JILL DAY

    JILL DAY

    JILL DAY
    Distance: 2.1 mi
    200 West Center Street
    Suite C3
    Manchester, CT 06040
  • Anne Fern, APRN 100 Points

    Anne Fern, APRN

    ProHealth Physicians, Matthew Friedman, MD
    Distance: 4.05 mi
    1050 Sullivan Avenue
    South Windsor, CT 06074
  • Nancy Hagen, NP

    Nancy Hagen, NP

    Distance: 4.05 mi
    1340 SULLIVAN AVE
    SOUTH WINDSOR, CT 06074
  • JAMES LAMMLIN 100 Points

    JAMES LAMMLIN

    JAMES LAMMLIN, FNP-BC
    Distance: 5.12 mi
    67 Burnside Ave
    East Hartford, CT 06108
  • Denise McGrath, RN

    Denise McGrath, RN

    Distance: 5.12 mi
    144 MAIN ST STE D
    EAST HARTFORD, CT 06118
  • Armand Ntchana, APRN
    450 Points

    Armand Ntchana, APRN

    Integrated Psychiatric Services
    Distance: 7.98 mi
    No longer taking patients
    Glastonbury, CT 06033
  • Lina Garcia, APRN 120 Points

    Lina Garcia, APRN

    ProHealth Physicians, Glastonbury Primary Care
    Distance: 7.98 mi
    320 Western Boulevard
    Suite 104
    Glastonbury, CT 06033
  • Patricia Bouwer, APRN 100 Points

    Patricia Bouwer, APRN

    ProHealth Physicians, Glastonbury Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
    Distance: 7.98 mi
    290 Western Blvd
    Glastonbury, CT 06033
  • Sarah Matterfis, APRN 30 Points

    Sarah Matterfis, APRN

    ProHealth Physicians, Glastonbury Primary Care
    Distance: 7.98 mi
    320 Western Boulevard
    Suite 104
    Glastonbury, CT 06033
  • Amy R Shannon, NP 10 Points

    Amy R Shannon, NP

    Distance: 7.98 mi
    704 HEBRON AVE STE 204
    GLASTONBURY, CT 06033
  • Chirstine M Bechum, NP

    Chirstine M Bechum, NP

    Distance: 7.98 mi
    2928 MAIN ST
    GLASTONBURY, CT 06033
  • Susan Markham, NP

    Susan Markham, NP

    Distance: 7.98 mi
    31 SYCAMORE ST STE 201B
    GLASTONBURY, CT 06033
  • Jennifer Allen, APRN 100 Points

    Jennifer Allen, APRN

    ProHealth Physicians, Tolland Primary Care
    Distance: 8.9 mi
    384J Merrow Road
    Tolland, CT 06084
  • Nanette Alexander, RN 40 Points

    Nanette Alexander, RN

    Distance: 9.1 mi
    1000 ASYLUM AVE STE 43
    HARTFORD, CT 06105
  • Chirstine M Bechum, NP

    Chirstine M Bechum, NP

    Distance: 9.1 mi
    80 SEYMOUR ST
    HARTFORD, CT 06102
  • Jennifer Karanian, RN

    Jennifer Karanian, RN

    Distance: 9.1 mi
    1000 ASYLUM AVE STE 43
    HARTFORD, CT 06105
  • Jannette Lopez, NP

    Jannette Lopez, NP

    Distance: 9.1 mi
    1000 ASYLUM AVE STE 2110
    HARTFORD, CT 06105
  • Kenia Gondek, APRN 100 Points

    Kenia Gondek, APRN

    ProHealth Physicians, Bloomfield Internists
    Distance: 11.01 mi
    6 Northwestern Drive
    Suite 201
    Bloomfield, CT 06002
  • Sandra C Palmer, NP

    Sandra C Palmer, NP

    Distance: 11.01 mi
    701 COTTAGE GROVE RD #C
    BLOOMFIELD, CT 06002
  • Elizabeth A Mayerson, NP

    Elizabeth A Mayerson, NP

    Distance: 11.24 mi
    1366 MAIN ST
    COVENTRY, CT 06238
  • Judith A Yust, RN

    Judith A Yust, RN

    Distance: 12.34 mi
    150 HAZARD AVE
    ENFIELD, CT 06082
  • Edith Vassar, NP 30 Points

    Edith Vassar, NP

    Distance: 14.25 mi
    13 CHURCH ST
    EAST GRANBY, CT 06026
  • Jeannie Crabtree, NP

    Jeannie Crabtree, NP

    Distance: 14.25 mi
    13 CHURCH RD PO BOX 518
    EAST GRANBY, CT 06026
  • Karen J Cusano, NP

    Karen J Cusano, NP

    Distance: 15.4 mi
    269 CHURCH ST
    AMSTON, CT 06231
  • Kathleen M O'Connor, NP

    Kathleen M O'Connor, NP

    Distance: 15.4 mi
    269 CHURCH ST
    AMSTON, CT 06231
  • Marcia Caruso-Bergman, NP

    Marcia Caruso-Bergman, NP

    Distance: 16.1 mi
    8D CANAL CT
    AVON, CT 06001
  • Maryanne E Hagar, NP

    Maryanne E Hagar, NP

    Distance: 16.1 mi
    21 WATERVILLE RD
    AVON, CT 06001
  • Courtney D Holmes, NP

    Courtney D Holmes, NP

    Distance: 16.1 mi
    21 WATERVILLE RD
    AVON, CT 06001
  • Nancy G Miner, NP

    Nancy G Miner, NP

    Distance: 16.1 mi
    21 WATERVILLE RD
    AVON, CT 06001
  • Kristen Maloney, APRN

    Kristen Maloney, APRN

    ProHealth Physicians, Simsbury Pediatrics
    Distance: 16.19 mi
    225 Hopmeadow Street
    Weatogue, CT 06089

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A Nurse Practitioner is a registered nurse who has obtained advanced education; usually in the form of a master's degree. This additional training allows the RN to diagnose and manage many common ailments.

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A Nurse Practitioner is a Registered Nurse who has additional training in the diagnosis of medical conditions, including chronic illness. A Nurse Practitioner can provide the same care as a physician. A Nurse Practitioner works closely with physicians.

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