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

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Ratings & Reviews

4.94 out of 5

15 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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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
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  I will always recommend UK HeathCare to everyone I know.
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  She listens to my concerns patiently and explains things well.
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  Ms. Chitwood is cheerful, professional and kind. She listens patiently and treats me with respect.
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  Doctors was great.
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  Dr Patel and her nurse Holly were exceptionally caring about my concerns and promised they would do all they could to help me navigate my problems.
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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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