Holly R. Chitwood, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, AGACNP-BC

Dr. Chitwood began her career as a staff nurse in the field of pediatric hematology/oncology with Kentucky Children's Hospital in 2006. She earned a bachelor's of science in social work from the University of the Cumberlands in 2001. She completed an associate degree in nursing at Eastern Kentucky University in 2006 and a bachelor's degree in nursing from Eastern Kentucky University in 2014. She completed a master's degree in nursing in 2015 at Lincoln Memorial University, a post master's certificate at the University of Kentucky in 2017 and a doctorate in nursing in 2021 from the University of Kentucky. Dr. Chitwood is a board certified family nurse practitioner and an adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner and currently practices as an APRN at the Markey Cancer Center, Medical Oncology.

Faculty Rank

Assistant Professor, College of Nursing

Training & Education

Degree

DNP, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Ky.

MSN, Lincoln Memorial University, Caylor School of Nursing, Harrogate, Tenn.

BSN, Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond, Ky.

ADN, Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond, Ky.

BSW, University of the Cumberlands, Williamsburg, Ky.

Certifications and Special Training

Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)

American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, Family Nurse Practitioner

Insurance Information

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Ratings & Reviews

4.85 out of 5

14 Reviews

The star rating is a calculation based on feedback from our patients using our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Learn more about our survey process. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

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Dr. Holly is wonderful. She takes her time and listens. She explains her decisions in detail.

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Very good with Holly Chitwood.

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She was very clear about what needed to be done with my health.

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Very good doctors.

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Holly is exceptional.
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  Very thorough.
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  Doctor does excellent job of taking care of their patients.
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  Holly Chitwood is a superb nurse practitioner. She is knowledgeable, compassionate, personable. She always takes time to explain my questions and address my concerns. She promptly addresses any issues that come up during my visit. She has promptly and thoroughly answered my messages through MyChart. Holly is an invaluable asset to Markey.
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  Holly Chitwood is awesome. She helped me with middle ear problems. She is warm and caring.
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  She explains everything very well and takes time to listen
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  Holly Chitwood does an exceptional job! She is very thorough in the way she listens, explains things well and addresses my concerns.
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  She is great. Very friendly. And very caring. Asked me alot of questions about how I was feeling.
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  Excellent
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  Excellent service and care