UAB Medicine St. Vincent's opens new primary care practice in Trussville
TRUSSVILLE, Ala. (Trussville Tribune) — UAB Medicine St. Vincent's has opened a new primary care practice in Trussville within its existing building located at 7201 Happy Hollow Road.
'We have heard from our patients, physicians, associates and community members that increased access to primary care is a top priority in their health care journey. We are thrilled to announce the expansion of our primary care network in Trussville,' said UAB Medicine St. Vincent's Medical Group COO Summer Tappan.
'We know access to primary care is a critical component in preventive medicine, and we are committed to continuing to increase access to care for patients wherever they need us.'
Suzanne Cantley, DSN, will be the treating provider for the practice. A graduate of UAB with a doctorate in nursing, Cantley brings 20 years of experience as a family medicine practitioner.
She is also familiar with Trussville, having served as the nurse practitioner at Brookwood Baptist Health Trussville until it closed earlier this year.
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Cantley has a special interest in treating patients with types 1 and 2 diabetes, metabolic disorders, asthma, and acute illnesses, incorporating the latest technology to assist patients in managing their disease.
'I was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes as a child, and helping patients manage and better take care of themselves is my passion,' Cantley said. 'I feel as though I was born to be a caregiver, and I'm thrilled to be back in the Trussville community serving patients.'
UAB Medicine St. Vincent's Primary Care Trussville is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. To schedule an appointment, call (205) 508-6270.
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