Our Advanced Practitioners

Comprised of the most prominent cardiovascular specialists in the region – each with long-standing reputations for exceptional care and thousands of personal connections within the community – we are the "A-team" for cardiovascular care, bringing a wealth of expertise and experience to the patients we live to serve.

Practitioners

Erin Amoroso

APRN
Erin Amoroso, APRN, is a dedicated healthcare professional with a passion for cardiology and a wealth of experience in critical care nursing. With a career...

Bridget Anderson

MS, FNP-BC
Bridget Anderson is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with a strong background in cardiology, emergency medicine, and critical care. She earned her...

Trevor Baggs

MSN, APRN
Trevor Baggs, MSN, APRN, is an Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner with a Master’s degree, which he completed Summa Cum Laude in June 2025. He has a strong...

Eddice Companion

PA-C
Eddice Companion PA-C is a seasoned healthcare professional with over 25.5 years of combined experience in internal medicine and cardiology. She graduated...

Stephanie Cretul

APRN, FNP-BC, CCDS
Stephanie M. Cretul is a dedicated Nurse Practitioner with over 15 years of experience specializing in electrophysiology, rhythm management, and cardiac device...

Leanne Franklin

MSN, APRN, FNP-C
Leanne Franklin is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience in cardiac electrophysiology and cardiovascular care. She earned her...

Megan Howard

PA-C
Megan Howard, PA-C, is a board-certified physician assistant specializing in cardiology at CVI. She earned her Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant Studies...

Kaylee Merians

MSN, APRN, FNP-C
Kaylee Merians is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based cardiovascular care. She earned her Master...

Matthew Morgan

APRN-BC
Matthew C. Morgan, APRN, is a seasoned healthcare provider with a wealth of experience in cardiovascular care and adult health. With a commitment to excellence...

Hannah Rai

FNP-C
Hannah Rai, FNP-C, brings extensive experience in providing compassionate and comprehensive care to patients across diverse clinical settings. With 9 years of...

Courtney Sommer

APRN
Courtney Sommer, APRN, is a compassionate and experienced advanced practice registered nurse dedicated to providing high-quality, patient-centered care. She...

Anthony Torres

MS, AGNP-C, APRN
Anthony Torres, MS, AGNP-C, APRN, is a highly skilled healthcare provider with a diverse educational background and extensive clinical experience in...

Thomas Willis

MSN, RN, ACNPC-AG
Thomas Willis brings over 18 years of nursing experience, previously specializing in Neuro-Intervention, including a decade in critical care leadership roles...

Heather York

MSN, AGNP-C
Heather York, an accomplished Interventional Cardiology Nurse Practitioner based in Ocala, FL, brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the healthcare...

Cardiovascular Institute of
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