Elissa Dinsmore, APRN-CNP, is a primary care nurse practitioner who specializes in family medicine. She has special interests in mental health, health management, disease prevention, and chronic disease management.

She earned her Master of Science-Nurse Practitioner from Georgetown University. Before joining Kettering Health, Elissa served for several years as a nurse, nurse practitioner, and a clinical adjunct instructor at the Wright State College of Nursing and Sinclair Community College.

In her spare time, Elissa loves spending time with her family, doing yoga, and hiking with her dog, Fozzie.

What is a Certified Nurse Practitioner?

A certified nurse practitioner (CNP) is an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse. They hold a master's or doctoral degree and have advanced clinical training. They collaborate with physicians to diagnose and treat patients. Like physicians, they can make referrals, provide physical exams, order and interpret tests, and prescribe medications.