Nursing Experts 2025

Taylor Jackson, FNP-C, is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner and the founder of Telemedix, a modern telehealth platform delivering convenient, patient-centered care across multiple states. With a background in both clinical practice and digital health innovation, Taylor specializes in primary care, dermatology, and evidence-based wellness treatments, including weight management and preventative care. Through Telemedix, Taylor focuses on improving access to high-quality healthcare by leveraging asynchronous telemedicine, allowing patients to receive timely, efficient care without traditional barriers. Taylor is particularly passionate about patient education, safe prescribing practices, and making healthcare more accessible for busy individuals and underserved populations. With years of frontline healthcare experience, Taylor brings a practical, compassionate perspective to topics including telehealth, digital health trends, primary care, and patient safety.

*Board-Certified Family Medicine Physician (ABFM) with 14+ years clinical experience (based in Chicago, IL) *Named Castle Connolly Top Doctor (2024, 2025) *Medical Media Commentator seen on/in ABC 7, Fox 32, CBS 2, WGN 9, The Chicago Tribune , Chicago Sun Times, and Everyday Health; including a nationwide 25 interview satellite media tour (TV & radio, November 2025) *Premedical Student Mentor, Urban Bridges Medical Mentoring Program Dr. Rene is a board-certified Family Medicine physician and Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians (FAAFP) with 14+ years of clinical experience. She provides comprehensive primary care for Medicare-eligible patients at Oak Street Health's Avalon Park location in Chicago, specializing in chronic disease management, preventive care, healthcare equity, and access for underserved communities. After overcoming 50 medical school rejections, Dr. Rene graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine and completed residency training at Ascension Saint Joseph Hospital - Chicago. She developed the L.Y.M.I.T.S. Method—a framework for transforming limitations into your greatest strengths. She mentors aspiring physicians through the Urban Bridges Medical Mentoring Program. Dr. Rene has appeared as a medical expert on ABC 7, Fox 32, CBS 2, and WGN 9 Chicago and recently completed a 25-interview national satellite media tour. She is available for expert commentary on resilience in healthcare, medical education equity, resilience and overcoming failure, healthcare access for underserved populations, and diversity in medicine.

Deepak Kumar, MSc Nursing I am a dedicated MSc Nursing Officer with over 3 years of intensive clinical experience in the ICU (Intensive Care Unit). My professional mission is to bridge the gap between academic nursing textbooks and real-world bedside clinical practice. As the founder of Bexyhub, I specialize in translating complex medical research into actionable, high-utility clinical pearls for healthcare professionals and students. My expertise includes Critical Care Management, Patient Safety Protocols, Advanced Nursing Procedures, and Medical Research Analysis. I am committed to providing unique, evidence-based insights that are not found in standard textbooks, grounded in my daily experience handling critical life-saving situations

I am a nationally recognized aesthetic practitioner and three-time Master Injector with a career dedicated to natural, anatomy-based facial rejuvenation. My approach blends advanced medical training with a refined artistic eye shaped by global education across leading U.S. and European aesthetic institutes. I specialize in full-face balancing, aging-pattern prevention, corrective work, and subtle enhancements that preserve authenticity while restoring harmony. I have performed thousands of injectable treatments with complication rates significantly below national averages. Patients seek me out for my signature philosophy: results should be elegant, undetectable, and structurally sound. I believe in enhancing—not altering—natural beauty, and I prioritize transparency, education, and ethical guidance in every treatment plan. My work has been featured in Haute Beauty, MSN, and national aesthetic publications. I have been honored as one of the Top 100 Aesthetic Providers in America, recognized as a three-time Master Injector, and voted Best of the Bay and Best of St. Petersburg for excellence in aesthetic injectables. These milestones reflect my commitment to patient safety, technical mastery, and consistently natural outcomes. Mentorship is a central part of my career. I train emerging injectors in facial anatomy, safety, injection technique, and aesthetic judgment. I have also developed full-face balancing frameworks, corrective aesthetics protocols, and treatment-planning systems that elevate both patient outcomes and practice standards. Today, I bring my aesthetic expertise to Serotonin Anti-Aging & Wellness Centers, where I integrate facial rejuvenation with evidence-based wellness and longevity medicine. This role allows me to support patients holistically—enhancing external beauty while reinforcing internal balance and long-term vitality. I am passionate about advancing ethical, refined, and natural aesthetics. Media often seek my perspective on filler migration, aging prevention, anatomy-driven treatment planning, women's leadership in aesthetics, and the cultural shift toward subtle, sophisticated results. My goal is to elevate the industry through integrity, education, and a deep respect for the art and science of aesthetic medicine.

My career in healthcare leadership has evolved to a dynamic intersection of clinical excellence and operational optimization as a Nurse Executive. Leveraging a PhD in Nursing Administration and a rich background as a nurse leader, I specialize in transforming healthcare for administrators and frontline staff alike. The mission to elevate patient care through innovation and strategic relationships guides my approach. My career has spanned multiple areas of expertise from adult critical care, emergency services (hospital and non hospital based), and pediatrics. I am uniquely positioned to provide guidance in hospital operations, reimbursement, staffing, engagement, and retention in a constantly pivoting economic and political climate.

HeartBridge Nursing provides compassionate, professional home healthcare across Ontario, specializing in personalized support from certified caregivers and nursing experts. We bridge the gap between clinical needs and genuine human connection, ensuring your loved ones maintain their independence with 24/7 care you can trust. Our core services include: - Personal Care & Hygiene: Assistance with daily living, bathing, and dressing. - Professional Nursing: Skilled medical monitoring and wound care. - Alzheimer’s & Dementia Support: Specialized, patient-centered memory care. - Post-Surgical Recovery: Expert help during the transition from hospital to home. - Respite Care: Reliable temporary support to give family caregivers a well-deserved break. Ready to provide the best care for your loved one? Visit our website for more information or Contact us today for consultation heartbridgenursing.com 905-257-4940

I am a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon and the founder of Artisan of Beauty, a boutique Beverly Hills plastic surgery practice. Recognized as one of the leading voices in modern aesthetic surgery, my expertise is frequently sought after by media for my clear, data-driven insights on cosmetic trends, surgical innovation, body image, and patient safety. My expertise includes breast augmentation and revision cases, high-definition liposuction, gynecomastia surgery, Ozempic-related aesthetic concerns, and nuanced facial procedures such as fat grafting, rhinoplasty, and eyelid surgery. In my practice, I have treated thousands of patients from around the world, and my work has been featured across digital health platforms, magazines, and aesthetic publications. Today, I continue to shape the conversation around cosmetic surgery—bringing clarity, clinical expertise, and real-world insight to topics ranging from hormonal influences on aesthetics to the rising role of minimally invasive treatments.

Dr. Natasha John is an academic writer based in London, UK, with a PhD and a deep passion for education and research. She is currently affiliated with NursingAssignmentHelpers.co.uk, where she dedicates her expertise to supporting students in their academic journeys. With a talent for simplifying complex ideas, Natasha strives to make learning more accessible and engaging for all. When she’s not working on academic projects, she enjoys exploring London’s vibrant streets, discovering new cafés, and spending time immersed in books and good coffee.

Dr. Lynsey Johnson, DNP, FNP-C, CEO/Founder of PCOS Sisters Telehealth Clinic & Wellness Center (Serving 11 states) and Emory University Community Research Partner, has spoken at and been recognized at multiple local & national conferences and events. Including PCOS CON 2025, the “Ask The Experts Panel” with 11Alive News, and was featured in “What’s It Like Living with PCOS? Here’s What You Had to Say,” published in New York Magazine’s The Cut and was a finalist in the Top 10 Women's Health Innovations in the U.S. category at the 2024 USA Women's Health Innovation Summit as well as being named Top 3 Women Shaping the Future of HealthCare in the Ignite Gulf Coast Competition. With September being PCOS Awareness Month, Dr. Johnson is available for interviews to speak about PCOS. Topics Dr. Johnson can speak to your audience about: Dr. Johnson’s partnership with Emory University School of Nursing on research entitled “Weight loss effects of semaglutide in combination with lifestyle changes in obese PCOS patients utilizing a telehealth care delivery model”. Dr. Johnson’s PCOS Screening Tool for patient self-assessment and screening by non-specialized medical providers, such as primary care physicians. The PCOS Trailblazers 5K: Walk, Hike, or Run for PCOS Awareness, co-hosted by PCOS Sisters & PCOS Challenge: The National Association for PCOS Awareness. How your audience can support those with PCOS and raise awareness of PCOS. PCOS Sisters Telehealth Clinic & Wellness Center: who we are and the services we provide. The PCOS condition, diagnosis, symptoms, and treatments. Dr. Johnson’s personal experience with PCOS. To coordinate interviews, please reply to this email or contact Chelsey Gilbert at pr@pcossisters.com or 904-586-1964. You can download the PCOS Sisters Media Kit here. ### About PCOS Sisters Telehealth Clinic & Wellness Center Having battled her own PCOS for years, Dr. Lynsey Johnson, DNP, FNP-C, CEO/Founder, founded PCOS Sisters Telehealth Clinic & Wellness Center, a multi-state telehealth PCOS-specializing practice now serving 9 states, to allow PCOS women nationwide to receive care from the comfort of their own home. Dr. Johnson and her team at PCOS Sisters help many women manage the root cause and symptoms of their condition.

Dr. Chantal Lunderville, MD is a UCSF-trained family medicine physician and nationally recognized expert in medical wellness, aesthetics, compliance, and practice growth. She serves as the Medical Wellness Editor for Lipgloss and Aftershave, a leading spa industry publication with a reach of more than 250,000 readers and followers. She has been mentioned in Forbes, and she has been a featured speaker for global brands including L’Oréal and Epicutis. As the medical director for 20+ aesthetic and wellness practices across California, Dr. Lunderville specializes in helping doctors, nurses, and entrepreneurs build safe, compliant, and scalable practices. She and her team have developed proprietary software that enables medspas to track compliance, medical director oversight, and regulatory requirements- now being made available to the public to elevate industry standards. She has also hosted large-scale women's wellness events and professional trainings with sponsors such as goop Kitchen, AQ Solutions, UnderSkin, South Coast Psychiatry, and Reproductive Partners. A former medical spa owner turned national consultant, Dr. Lunderville empowers women in aesthetics to build legacy-driven, ethical businesses. She is also a leader in longevity and preventive wellness, blending evidence-based lifestyle wellness with advanced regenerative treatments. She is also an aesthetic and womens health trainer focusing on new practitioners. Dr. Lunderville is available for expert commentary on aesthetics, medical wellness, compliance, women’s entrepreneurship, and the future of longevity medicine.

Mariesa is a distinguished Nurse Practitioner and owner of the renowned Elite Aesthetics medspa in NYC. Mariesa is a board-certified medical aesthetic provider, specializing in facial rejuvenation through advanced techniques such as Botox, dermal fillers, biostimulatory treatments, lasers, PRP, microneedling, and holistic skin health. Her journey into the realm of aesthetics began in 2013 as a perioperative RN in facial plastic surgery, where she honed her skills assisting in a diverse array of surgical procedures, from facelifts to intricate reconstructive skin grafts. Building on this solid foundation, Mariesa advanced her career in medical and cosmetic dermatology, becoming adept in the latest innovations in laser and injectable technologies. Her distinctive approach seamlessly blends artistry with scientific expertise, earning her recognition as one of the top 100 aesthetic injectors in the United States. Mariesa holds a profound belief that beauty transcends mere appearances; it is a multifaceted experience that resonates differently for each individual. She is dedicated to understanding your unique vision of beauty and guiding you toward realizing the best version of yourself. With her expertise and personalized care, Mariesa is committed to helping you not only look your best but also feel empowered and confident in your own skin.

At the core of Bold Impact Group, strategic leadership and a fervent dedication to enhancing the healthcare and education sectors have been the cornerstones of our mission. Our work has consistently focused on fostering improved communication and client outcomes.Advocacy for cultural diversity and the empowerment of immigrant and refugee registered nurses has been paramount through The African Nurses Network, which I founded. Our collective efforts have paved the way for better leadership opportunities and resource allocation aimed at uplifting under-served populations while increasing the visibility and impact of cultural diversity within the healthcare industry.

Dr. Geny Augustine is a physician at Solace who knows firsthand how challenging the U.S. healthcare system can be for patients. Having worked with diverse patient populations throughout her career, she's seen how the system's complex nature can create unnecessary barriers to getting good care—which is exactly what drew her to Solace's mission of putting patients first. Dr. Augustine completed her medical education in Bonaire, Netherlands Antilles, and previously worked as a Family Medicine physician for Banner Health in Glendale, Arizona. She's passionate about improving patient care, leading quality improvement projects like her work on hypertension management in urban environments, which earned honorable mention for the SLUHN Quality Improvement Award in 2020. Fluent in English with intermediate Spanish skills, she brings both clinical expertise and cultural understanding to her patient relationships. When she's not advocating for patients, Dr. Augustine enjoys fitness, culinary arts, fine arts, travel, and volunteer work—pursuits that reflect her belief in whole-person wellness and giving back to her community.

Dr. Asif Pirani – Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon | Internationally Trained Aesthetic Expert | Trusted Media Resource 📍 Toronto | 🎙 Expert Commentary Available | 💬 Fast, Flexible & Deadline-Friendly Dr. Asif Pirani is a board-certified, internationally trained plastic surgeon and one of Canada’s leading voices in aesthetic medicine. With advanced training and clinical experience in both Canada and the United States, he offers a global perspective on plastic surgery, with a focus on natural outcomes, safety, and patient education. He is the founder of The Toronto Plastic Surgery Center and medical director of SKN Yorkville. Dr. Pirani has been recognized as one of Toronto’s Top Doctors and his clinic has received The Toronto Star Readers’ Choice Award for Best Plastic Surgery Clinic. He is a proud member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), The Aesthetic Society (formerly ASAPS), and the Canadian Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (CSAPS)—credentials that reflect his standing at the forefront of aesthetic excellence. Dr. Pirani is a trusted expert source for journalists covering everything from surgical trends and injectables to beauty standards and patient safety. He’s media-savvy, responsive, and skilled at distilling complex topics into clear, credible soundbites. 🔹 Areas of Expertise -Facelifts, neck lifts, and facial rejuvenation -Breast augmentation, lifts, and revision surgery -Tummy tucks, body contouring, and mommy makeovers -Non-surgical procedures including injectables -Patient safety, surgical tourism & ethical considerations -Aesthetic trends and perception psychology 🔹 Why Journalists Work With Dr. Pirani ✔️ International training (Canada & USA) ✔️ Member of ASPS, The Aesthetic Society, and CSAPS ✔️ Quick to respond and deadline-conscious ✔️ Experienced communicator with media-friendly insights ✔️ Reliable, flexible, and professional Dr. Pirani is a clear, calm, and credible voice in aesthetic medicine—ready to elevate your next story with expert perspective and timely input.

Instructional and research focus: Trauma Informed Care and Neuroscience. Dr. Mikal-Flynn’s academic, research and clinical concentration involves trauma and use of Metahabilitation as a clinical pathway to support resilience and guide one toward growth post-trauma. She also lectures on two facets of neuroscience; gender differences in the brain and exercise and brain health.

Dr Hannan is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon leveraging experience in the skin care and plastic surgery industry with an eye for natural results. She has extensive background in skin cancer treatment and removal, aesthetic and reconstructive breast surgery, wound evaluation and treatment, medical review, expert witness, and the evaluation and use of novel skin and wound care products, devices and technologies.

Experienced Nurse Practitioner with a demonstrated history of working in the hospital & health care industry. Skilled in Microsoft Word, Nursing Education, Medical-Surgical, Oncology, Emergency and Intensive Care. Has strong background in healthcare services with a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree focused in Health/Health Care Administration/Management from Grand Canyon University.

I serve as Group Vice President of HealthStaffingGroup, a healthcare workforce division focused on helping hospitals and healthcare organizations navigate complex staffing and leadership challenges. My work centers on workforce strategy, leadership hiring, retention, and long-term staffing stability in high-demand healthcare environments. With experience supporting healthcare systems across the country, I regularly work with executives, administrators, and clinical leaders to address issues such as nursing shortages, physician recruitment, workforce burnout, and succession planning. I’m particularly interested in how leadership decisions, operational design, and workforce planning directly influence patient outcomes and organizational resilience. Over the years, I’ve seen that staffing challenges are rarely isolated hiring problems; they are strategic issues tied to leadership development, workload design, and long-term workforce sustainability. I often speak on healthcare leadership trends, retention strategies, and the evolving talent landscape within hospitals, clinics, and specialty care environments. My perspective combines frontline workforce realities with executive-level strategy, offering insight into how healthcare organizations can build stable, high-performing teams in an increasingly complex care environment.

Sylvana is a doctorally prepared, dual board certified family and dermatology nurse practitioner. She is an Assistant Professor of Dermatology at UMass Chan Medical School and has co-authored many peer reviewed journal articles. She regularly lectures on the local and national stages on complex medical dermatology topics. She is an expert in acne and rosacea and the cofounder of Allme Health, a teledermatology platform specializing in integrative dermatology care of acne and rosacea. She has served on the Board of Directors for the Dermatology Nurses’ Association and is currently on the Board of Directors for the Society of Dermatology Nurse Practitioners.

Heidi Regenass is a physician based in Newport Beach, California, who is board-certified in cosmetic plastic surgery and palliative medicine, with more than 25 years of experience across private practice and established healthcare institutions. Her work focuses on integrative and longevity-based care, combining natural approaches with evidence-based medical treatments to support long-term health. She develops individualized care plans to improve overall well-being while balancing physical, mental, and lifestyle factors. Her approach to patient care centers on treating the individual as a whole rather than focusing on isolated concerns. Heidi considers physical health, emotional well-being, and daily habits when creating treatment strategies. Her philosophy emphasizes prevention and long-term consistency, using a structured approach that supports both immediate care and lasting stability. By integrating traditional medical practices with supportive therapies, she provides balanced, practical care tailored to each patient. She was raised in Zimbabwe, where early exposure to limited healthcare access shaped her understanding of medical challenges. Observing the difficulties faced by children without proper care influenced her decision to pursue medicine. A personal experience further guided her path, as witnessing her father’s experience with cancer and the challenges of symptom management highlighted the importance of compassionate care. Heidi Regenass continued her academic journey with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education and a Master of Science in Health Education before earning her Doctor of Medicine. Heidi completed her medical degree at the University of Utah School of Medicine and was inducted into Alpha Omega Alpha. She went on to complete a General Surgery residency at the Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale, Arizona, followed by fellowships in plastic and reconstructive surgery and palliative care medicine. She later established her clinic and held roles including Hospice Medical Director in Los Angeles and Medical Director of Palliative Medicine in Phoenix, while also practicing cosmetic plastic surgery. She has contributed to education, research, and wellness programs throughout her career. In her personal life, Heidi Regenass enjoys cooking, hiking, and traveling while maintaining a balanced lifestyle focused on overall health.