Nurse Practitioners

Diana Koon MSRN, FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner

Diana is a Family Nurse Practitioner with clinical experience in the operating room, internal medicine, clinical research and cardiology.

She graduated from Texas Woman’s University, Denton, Tx with both her Bachelor and Master’s degree in Nursing, as well as, certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner.

In addition, Diana has a Bachelor of Science in Education from McMurry University, Abilene, Texas, and Master’s Degree in Education from Texas A&M, Commerce, Tx.  She taught in the public schools for 16 years and completed her teaching experience here in Plano

Diana has worked in cardiology in practices in the Metroplex.  She sees patients in the clinical and hospital setting and specializes in counseling patients and their family about prevention of the cardiac disease process.

She is a member of the North Texas Nurse Practitioners organization and the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.

She looks forward to meeting you and your family and assisting you as you achieve your maximum health.

Gina Pritchard, RN, MSN, CNS, ACNP
Nurse Practitioner

Gina is a board certified Acute Care Nurse Practitioner.  She has provided care for cardiovascular patients for the past 25 years–in both the hospital and outpatient settings.  She began working at Advanced Heart Care in 1993.  Due to her expertise and endearing clinical approach Gina has a loyal patient following.

Educational Background:
Bachelor of Science Degree - Texas Woman’s University – major in Nursing and minor in Biology
Master of Science Degree - University of Texas at Arlington
Graduate of the Critical Care Internship at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas, TX

Work Experience:
Clinical Nurse III, Coronary Care Unit, Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, TX
Clinical Research Coordinator for joint research projects - HeartPlace and Baylor University Medical Center, Cardiovascular Services
Nurse Practitioner North Texas Health & Wellness Center
Entrepreneur /Business Owner
Nurse Practitioner Heart First
Nurse Practitioner Advanced Heart Care

Hospital Affiliations:
The Heart Hospital Baylor Plano, Plano, TX
Hopkins County Memorial Hospital, Sulphur Springs, TX
Paris Regional Medical Center, Paris, TX

A message from Gina - My goal is to help you add years to your life and life to your years.  We have so much more to offer today than when I started out in Cardiovascular Nursing 25 years ago.  Through clinical experience, scientific research, genetic testing, in-depth lipid analysis, and technological advances the tools are now available to help you Live Free – Free from the Fear of Heart Attack and Stroke.  I know you, like I, want to have the good health to participate in the important aspects of everyday life – to see your children and grandchildren’s graduations, go on family vacations, savor fun times with friends, reach your goals, and fulfill your dreams.  Let’s get healthier together.  I am currently (Summer/Fall 2010) training to run a half marathon before my 50th birthday.  Won’t you join me?

Cheryl Fostel RN, MSN, FNPC
Nurse Practitioner

Cheryl Fostel has been a nurse practitioner with Advanced Heart Care since 2005.

Education:

• Texas Christian University – Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Texas Womens’ University- Master of Science in Nursing
• Texas Tech University- Post Masters Family Nurse Practitioner Program

Certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners

40+ years of nursing experience in hospitals, office, and school settings.

Currently does both inpatient and out patient care with cardiac patients. Her goal is to collaborate with the physicians of Advanced Heart Care to assist patients in achieving maximum wellness and quality of life.

Hospital affiliations included:
Wise Regional Health System
The Heart Hospital at Baylor Plano
Baylor Grapevine