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Summary
Certified pediatric nurse practitioner Tammy Shimfessel has devoted her career to caring for children for the past three decades. She began her career in a pediatric intensive care unit before moving into a primary care role. She loves the diversity of the ages and the medical conditions of the patients she sees. She especially enjoys helping patients with developmental issues, behavioral challenges and nutritional difficulties. Regardless of medical condition, she offers compassion and listens to both her patients and their parents. Being outdoors, reading and enjoying the arts are all pastimes for Tammy. She is married and has two stepchildren. In her free time, she loves cooking, traveling and going to musical events with her family.
Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 16 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English, Spanish
- 2 specialties
- 3 areas of expertise
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
Office Location
Novant Health Forsyth Pediatrics - Union Cross
1471 Jag Branch Blvd Unit 101Kernersville, NC 27284 Tel: (336) 515-7420
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Pediatrics | Pediatrics | Pediatrics | Pediatrics |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 13 Years of Experience | 18 Years of Experience | 18 Years of Experience | |
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available |
| Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks Polish, Spanish | Speaks English | Speaks Chinese, Spanish |
| Kernersville , NC | Franklin , TN | Franklin , TN | Franklin , TN |
| Med School: New Jersey Medical School | Med School: Sackler School of Medicine -- Tel-Aviv University | Med School: University Of Alabama School Of Medicine | |
Current Profile | View Profile | View Profile | View Profile |
Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Tammy Griffin Shimfessel
Medical Specialties
Dr. Tammy Griffin Shimfessel has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Tammy Griffin Shimfessel has the following 3 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
MEDICAL LICENSE
Nurse Practitioner, North Carolina, 2026, Active
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- What languages does Dr. Tammy Shimfessel speak?
- Dr. Tammy Shimfessel speaks English and Spanish.
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- Dr. Tammy Shimfessel's office is located at 1471 Jag Branch Blvd Unit 101, Kernersville, NC, 27284.
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