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

4.86 out of 5

11 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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Holly is fantastic.

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Holly takes time to listen to my struggles, and comes up with solution that works for me. She's non judgemental, caring, communicates seriousness of matters and supports and encourages throughout conversation.

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Dr. Chitwood always listens, very thorough and caring.

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*Holly is very thorough with you. Very caring and compassionate person.

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She listens to me. She makes me feel as if I am her only patient that day.
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  Excellent service
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  Holly listened and had many practical and helpful suggestions
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  I had not seen *Holly before but I liked her very much. She was very caring and personable. I would enjoy seeing her again and would recommend to others.
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  I had fluid (in) my ears and ENT Doctors tell me the only thing that will get fluid off of ears is steroids and she refused to give me any steroids, I had to go to another Doctor to get what I needed to get well.
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  Very professional, concerned and helpful.
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  Holly was sooooo kind and thorough. I hope to never need her in Markey, but she was absolutely wonderful, and I would work with her in a heartbeat!

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