Kim Higgins, DO
PHYSICIAN AND OWNER
Dr. Higgins is a family practitioner with an ever-growing mobile geriatric clinic in North Texas. She has
co-authored multiple articles in the American Academy of Family Practice. Dr. Higgins has a special interest in Alzheimer’s/dementia care, hospice, and end-of-life care. She is a TCU alumnus residing in Fort Worth.
Education
Family Medicine Residency, Methodist Charlton Medical Center, Dallas
Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine, Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine, Fort Worth
Bachelor of Arts, Magna Cum Laude, Texas Christian University, Fort Worth
Licensure
Texas State Medical License
Certifications
Board Certified in Family Medicine
Certificate of Additional Qualification Granted by the American Board of Family Medicine, Hospice and Palliative Care
American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine, Certified Hospice Medical Director
Professional Associations
American Academy of Family Physicians
American Geriatrics Society
American Medical Association
American Osteopathic Association
Tarrant County Medical Society
Texas Academy of Family Physicians
Texas Geriatrics Society, Treasurer
Texas Medical Association
Texas Medical Directors Association
Christy Jones, RN, FNP-C
NURSE PRACTITIONER
Christy is a Family Nurse Practitioner who enjoys making house calls serving the geriatric population in the North Texas area. Christy has been a registered critical care nurse for over eight years, specializing in neurology, stroke prevention, and education. Christy enjoys concentrating her medical training to making house calls in assisted living and independent living communities, while providing all services to meet the needs of her patients. Christy lives in Carrollton with her husband of eight years, their two sons Zachary and Caleb, and two Labradors. She enjoys spending time with her family, golfing, exercising and outdoor activities.
Education
Master’s of Science, Texas Woman’s University, Dallas, TX
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, University of Texas at Arlington, TX
Bachelor of Science in Biology, University of Texas at Arlington, TX
Licensure
Texas Board of Nursing: Advance Practice Nurse – Family Nurse Practitioner
Certifications
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners – Family Nurse Practitioner
Registered Nurse
American Stroke Association
Professional Associations
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
American Geriatrics Society
North Texas Nurse Practitioners
Texas Geriatrics Society
Emily Thompson, MSN, AGPCNP-BC
NURSE PRACTITIONER
Emily is a board certified Adult-Geriatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner who enjoys making house calls serving the geriatric population in North Texas. Emily has been a registered critical care nurse for 6 years specializing in cardiac intensive care and general health. Emily enjoys concentrating her medical training to make house calls in assisted living and independent living communities, to serve the geriatric population. Emily lives in The Colony with her husband of five years, their twin boys, Cameron and Collin, and is welcoming another boy, Connor. She enjoys spending time with her family and traveling.
Education
Master’s of Science, Texas Woman’s University, Dallas, TX
Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
Associate of Science, Collin County Community College, Frisco, TX
Licensure
Texas Board of Nursing: Advance Practice Nurse – Nurse Practitioner
Certifications
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners – Adult Geriatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Board-Certified
Registered Nurse, ACLS/BLS
Professional Associations
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
North Texas Nurse Practitioner Association
Texas Geriatrics Society
Amber Mullins, RN, FNP-C
NURSE PRACTITIONER
Amber is a Family Nurse Practitioner who enjoys making house calls serving the geriatric population in the North Texas area. Amber has been a registered nurse for almost eight years. Amber enjoys concentrating her medical training to making house calls in assisted living and independent living communities, while providing all services to meet the needs of her patients.
Education
Master’s Degree of Science, Texas Woman’s University, Dallas, TX
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Texas Woman’s University, Dallas, TX
Bachelor Degree in Business, Management & Marketing, Texas Woman’s University, Dallas, TX
Licensure
Texas Board of Nursing: Advance Practice Nurse – Family Nurse Practitioner
Certifications
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners – Family Nurse Practitioner
Registered Nurse
WCC – Wound Care Certified clinician
Professional Associations
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
Texas Geriatrics Society
Lauren Badgett, MSN, NP-C
NURSE PRACTITIONER
Laure is a Family Nurse Practitioner who enjoys making house calls serving the geriatric population in the North Texas area. Lauren has been a registered nurse for almost eight years. Lauren enjoys concentrating her medical training to making house calls in assisted living and independent living communities. Lauren worked previously with the Red Cross in San Diego, CA and Guam. She enjoys spending time with her husband, daughter and family – which includes a twin sister!
Education
Master’s of Science, Maryville Univeristy, St. Louis, MO
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, The University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
Licensure
Texas Board of Nursing: Advance Practice Nurse – Family Nurse Practitioner
Certifications
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners – Family Nurse Practitioner
Registered Nurse, ACLS/BLS
National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
Professional Associations
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
Texas Geriatrics Society
Rebecca Conroy, MSN, FNP-C
NURSE PRACTITIONER
Rebecca is a Family Nurse Practitioner specializing in working with the geriatric population of North Texas. Rebecca has been a registered critical care nurse for over a decade, specializing in cardiology and intensive care. She lives in McKinney with her husband, Daniel, their children, Lily and Levi, and their two dogs. In her spare time, Rebecca loves to travel, shop, and spend time with friends and family, including all four of her grandparents!
Education
Master’s of Science, Walden University, Dallas, TX
Associates Degree in Nursing, El Centro College, Dallas, TX
Bachelor of Science in Psychology, The University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
Licensure
Texas Board of Nursing: Advance Practice Nurse – Family Nurse Practitioner
Certifications
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners – Family Nurse Practitioner
Registered Nurse, ACLS/BLS
Professional Associations
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
The Nurse Practice Counsil, Co-Chair
Texas Geriatrics Society
Reena Karimpanamannil, MSN, AGPCNP-BC
NURSE PRACTITIONER
Reena is a board certified Adult-Geriatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner who enjoys taking care of the geriatric population. She has been a Nurse Practitioner for five years with four of the those years specializing in geriatric house calls. She has made a promise to honor the wishes of her patient’s and their loved ones – while taking care of their medical needs in a holistic manner. She loves being a foodie, spending time with her husband, and traveling the world.
Education
Master’s of Science, The University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Midwestern State University, Wichita Falls, TX
Licensure
Texas Board of Nursing: Advance Practice Nurse – Nurse Practitioner
Certifications
American Nursing Credentialing Center – AGPCNP-BC
Registered Nurse – ACLS/BLS
Professional Associations
American Association of Nurse Practitioners
Texas Geriatrics Society