Education and Clinical Training:
Dr. Allen earned his bachelor of science in biology at The University of Texas at Arlington in 1979. In 1983, he earned his doctor of medicine from The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. From 1983 to 1986, he served his residency in Family Practice at Texas Tech Affiliated Hospitals in Amarillo.
Certifications: Board certified in Family Practice
Professional Experience: 1986 - 1989 Staff Physician Various Emergency and minor emergency centers San Antonio and Temple, TX
1991 - 1996 Staff Physician St. David's Medicenter Austin, TX
1996 - Present Staff Physician University Health Services The University of Texas at Austin
Interests: Dr. Allen's interests beyond practicing medicine include viticulture, sailing, and woodworking.
Keith Arrington, LCSW Hometown: Wichita Falls, Texas
Education and Clinical Training:
Mr. Arrington has earned three degrees from the University of Texas: a Bachelor of Arts in government, a Bachelor of business administration in accounting, and an Master of Science in Social Work.
Licensure: Licensed Clinical Social Worker, State of Texas
Professional Experience: 1996 - 1999 Hospice Program Coordinator Project Transitions Austin, TX
1999 - Present Clinical Social Worker University Health Services The University of Texas at Austin
Interests: Mr Arrington enjoys going to movies, reading, especially about spirituality, religion, and politics. He also enjoys good Tex-Mex, traveling to new places, and listening to Willie Nelson.
Elana Bizer, LMSW Hometown: Philadelphia, PA
Education and Clinical Training: Ms. Bizer earned her bachelor of arts in journalism from Temple University in 1990. She then attended the Institute for Integrative Nutrition where she completed her health counseling certificate in 2003. She earned her masters of science in social work from the University of Texas, Austin in 2007.
Licensure: Licensed Mental Health Social Worker, State of Texas
Professional Experience: Ms. Bizer was a journalist for fifteen years before she transitioned to working as a health counselor and psychotherapist. She continues to write and publish on topics concerning health and wellness.
2005 - 2006
Counselor/MSSW Intern at Communities in Schools
Austin, TX
2007
Therapist/MSSW Intern
Capital Area Mental Health Center
Austin, TX
2008
Clinical Social Worker at People's Community Clinic
Austin, TX
2006 - Present
Clinical Social Worker
University Health Services
University of Texas, Austin
Interests: Ms. Bizer is interested in the inter-relationship between emotional and physical health and enjoys working with individuals to facilitate wellness on both levels. She utilizes a client-centered, mindfulness-based style of counseling which incorporates psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, relational, and mind-body approaches. Outside of work, Ms. Bizer is passionate about all things involving food (including cooking, blogging about nutrition, and, of course, eating). In addition, she enjoys yoga, art, hiking, and traveling overseas.
Ginger Bloomer, MD Hometown: Texas, USA
Education and Clinical Training: Dr. Bloomer earned her bachelor of arts in anthropology at The University of Texas at Austin in 1984. In 1990, she earned her doctor of medicine from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. From 1990 to 1993, she served her residency in Family Practice at Providence Hospital in Seattle, WA.
Certifications: Board Certified in Family Practice
Professional Experience: 1992 - 1993 Staff Physician Student Health Center; Seattle University; Seattle, WA
1992 - 1993 Staff Physician Therapeutic Health Services; Drug Rehabilitation Program; Seattle, WA
1993 - 2002 Primary Care Physician; University Family Health Center - Southeast; San Antonio, TX; also served as Director of Quality
2002 - Present Staff Physician University Health Services The University of Texas at Austin
Interests: Dr. Bloomer helps students reach their potential by encouraging healthful lifestyle choices. She has an interest in students with eating disorders, anxiety, depression, and GLBTQ issues as well as in general medical practice.
Michael Bombardier, Ph.D. Hometown: Fair Lawn, New Jersey
Education and Clinical Training: Dr. Bombardier earned his bachelor of arts in psychology from Florida State University at Tallahassee in 1998. In 2006, he received his doctorate in psychology from George Mason University in Fairfax, VA. His clinical training has included working with college students at American University and Georgetown University in Washington, DC and at Towson University in Maryland.
Certifications: Licensed Psychologist, State of Texas
Certified QPR Suicide Prevention Trainer
Professional Experience: 2006 – 2010 Assistant Director and
Coordinator of Depression/Suicide Outreach and Prevention
Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY
2010 - Present Integrated Health Psychologist
University Health Services
The University of Texas at Austin
Interests: Michael's professional interests include brief psychotherapy, mind-body approaches to health, and the therapeutic use of meditation. Outside of work, Michael enjoys rooting for the "evil empire" (the NY Yankees), trail running, travel, camping trips, and any activity that involves throwing, hitting, and/or catching flying objects - especially the game of golf.
Jeanne Cook, MD Hometown: Memphis, TN
Education and Clinical Training: Dr. Cook attended Rhodes College at Memphis where she earned her bachelor of arts in biology in 1975. In 1986, she earned her doctor of medicine from The University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas. From 1986 to 1989, she served her residency in Family Medicine at Brackenridge Hospital in Austin.
Certifications: Board Certified in Family Practice
Professional Experience: 1989 - 2006 Physician, community medicine Various community clinics
Rio Grande Valley and Austin, TX
2006 - present Staff Physician University Health Services
The University of Texas at Austin
Interests: Dr. Cook is married and has one son. In her free time, she has enjoyed traveling, hiking, river rafting, reading, cooking, gardening, listening to music (live when possible), making pottery, and most recently, softball and trapeze.
Tara Cutler, MHS, PA-C Hometown: Miami, Florida
Education and Clinical Training: Tara earned her bachelor of science in biology in 2001 at Idaho State University in Pocatello. In 2003, she earned her master's degree in health science - Physician Assistant at Lock Haven University in Pennsylvania.
Certifications: Certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
Certified in Advanced Life Support
Professional Experience: 2004 - 2006 Physician Assistant, Internal Medicine Southwest Medical Associates
Las Vegas, NV
2006 - Present Staff Physician Assistant University Health Services The University of Texas at Austin
Interests: Tara enjoys traveling, playing sports (especially softball) and spending time with family and friends.
Adryon Burton Denmark, PhD Hometown: Salt Lake City, Utah
Education and Clinical Training:
2004 Bachelor of Arts in Psychology Stanford University, CA
2009 Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology The University of Texas at Austin
2010 - 2011 Doctoral Intern at Texas State University Counseling Center San Marcos TX
2011 Doctor of Philosophy in Counseling Psychology The University of Texas at Austin
Professional Experience: 2011 - present Integrated Health Provider University Health Services The University of Texas at Austin
Interests: Dr. Burton Denmark enjoys traveling and has lived in Italy and Japan. She loves to cook and delights in learning new languages and cuisines. She spends weekends at the farmers market, doing yoga, and playing outside with her husband and dog.
Sherry Guyton, FNP-BC Hometown: Richmond, VA (Austinite since 1968)
Education and Clinical Training: Ms. Guyton earned her bachelor of liberal sciences in child development in 1983 at St. Edward's University in Austin, and her bachelor of science in nursing in 1987 at The University of Texas at Austin. In 1994, she earned her master of science in nursing at The University of Texas at Austin with an emphasis in Community Health and counseling. She completed the Family Nurse Practitioner post-master's program at The University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston in 1997.
Certifications: Certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center as an Advanced Practice Nurse and a Family Nurse Practitioner
Professional Experience: 1987 - 1989
Staff Nurse in Labor and Delivery
Post-Partum and Newborn Nursery
Georgetown Community Hospital
Georgetown, TX
1989 - 1996
Director of Health Services
Southwestern University
Georgetown, TX
1994 - 1995
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE)
St. David's and Brackenridge Hospitals
Austin, TX
1998 - 2004
Family Nurse Practitioner
Private practices in the Austin area
2002 - 2004
Family Nurse Practitioner/Manager
Round Rock Health Clinic
Round Rock, TX
2004 - Present
Family Nurse Practitioner
University Health Services
The University of Texas at Austin
2007 - Present
Electronic Health Record Developer and Trainer
University Health Services
The University of Texas at Austin
Interests: In July of 2007, Ms. Guyton began working with the IT department at UHS to develop electronic forms and to train UHS providers for a transition from paper charting to electronic health records. She still works in the clinics, and says she chose University Health Services because "I love working with college students and I love UT!" She enjoys spending time reading, doing woodworking, working with stained glass, and spending time with her friends, children, and grandchildren.
Karen Hickey, FNP-C Hometown: Houston, Texas
Education and Clinical Training: Ms. Hickey earned her bachelor of science in nursing at The University of Texas at Austin in 1995. In 2002, she earned her master of science in nursing from The University of Texas at Austin.
Certifications: Certified through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
Professional Experience: 2002 - 2004 Nurse Practitioner, Internal Medicine Private Practice San Marcos, TX
2004 - 2011 Nurse Practitioner Family Practice Round Rock, TX
2011 - Present Nurse Practitioner University Health Services The University of Texas at Austin
Interests: Karen's interests beyond practicing medicine include gardening, boating, yoga and travel.
Nicole Lackowski, PA-C Hometown: Houston, TX
Education and Clinical Training: Nicole earned her bachelor of science in 1995 at Northwestern University in Evanston, IL. In 1997, she earned her master's degree in science and her certificate in physician assistant studies at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX.
Certifications: Certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
Professional Experience: 1997 - 2005
Physician Assistant
Oster Boulevard Family Practice
Bryan, TX
2006 - Present
Staff Physician Assistant
University Health Services
The University of Texas at Austin
Interests: Nicole is married with two children and a dog. She loves swimming and spending time with family and friends.
Karen Lee, MD Hometown: San Francisco, CA
Education and Clinical Training: Dr. Lee earned her bachelor of science in biochemistry in 1973 at the University of California at Davis. In 1977, she earned her doctor of medicine at the University of California at Davis School of Medicine. She served her residency from 1977 to 1980 in Internal Medicine at the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX.
Certifications: Board Certified in Internal Medicine
Professional Experience: 1977 - 1978 Clinical Instructor Baylor College of Medicine Houston, TX
1978 - 1981 Physician Private Practice Austin, TX
1981 - Present Staff Physician University Health Services The University of Texas at Austin
Interests: Dr. Lee enjoys the practice of college health because the university environment, the opportunity to balance family and career, and especially the students.
Mirella M. Mays, RN, MSN, FNP-C Hometown: Austin, TX
Education and Clinical Training: Mirella earned her bachelor of science in nursing from the University of Texas at Austin in 1990. She earned her master of science in nursing and completed the family nurse practitioner program in 1998 at the University of Texas in Austin.
Certifications: American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
Professional Experience: 1998 - 2009
Family Nurse Practitioner
City of Austin Primary Care
2009 - 2012
Family Nurse Practitioner
Community Care of Austin
2012 - Present
Family Nurse Practitioner
University Health Services
The University of Texas at Austin
Interests: Mirella's professional interests include empowering individuals to become healthier both physically and mentally. Mirella is married to her college sweetheart she met while attending the University of Texas in 1988 and they have a five year old son and 20 year old daughter who is a sophomore at the University of Texas in Austin. Mirella loves any outdoor activities especially spending time on beautiful beaches. She loves traveling and visiting new places. Most of all, she loves spending time with her family.
Melinda McMichael, MD Hometown: Hutchinson, Kansas
Education and Clinical Training: Dr. McMichael earned her bachelor of science in chemical science in 1975 at Kansas State University in Manhattan, KS. In 1978, she earned her doctor of medicine from the University of Kansas Medical School in Kansas City. She served her residency from 1978 to 1982 in Internal Medicine at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.
Certifications: Board Certified in Internal Medicine
Professional Experience: 1981 - 1982 Chief Resident, Internal Medicine The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
1987 - 1991 and 1998 - 2000 Medical Director University Health Services The University of Texas at Austin
1982 - Present Staff Physcian University Health Services The University of Texas at Austin
Interests: In addition to practicing medicine, Dr. McMichael enjoys traveling, reading, gardening, and spending time with her family. In 2007, she was appointed to the Texas Medical Board for a six-year term. Dr. McMichael observes:
Most college students ask intelligent questions and want to be involved in their evaluation and treatment. Some doctors might find it uncomfortable to be challenged by their patients on a regular basis, but I think it has made me a better, more thoughtful doctor. The wide variety of medical problems in college students is both intellectually interesting and satisfying to treat because students generally listen and follow through with treatment plans -- or at least want to discuss it if they decide not to! In addition, caring for college students has given me the opportunity to make a difference by helping students recognize poor health habits and intervene early to prevent long-term chronic illness.
Norma L. Naghaviani, MD Hometown: San Antonio, Texas
Education/Clinical Training: Dr. Naghaviani earned her bachelor of science in biology in 1980 at The University of Texas at San Antonio. In 1984, she earned her doctor of medicine at The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. She served her residency in Family Practice at Texas Tech University Health Science Center in Lubbock from 1984 to 1987.
Certifications: Board Certified in Family Practice
Professional Experience: 1987 - 1991 Associate Professor Texas Tech Health Science Center; El Paso, TX
2000 - 2003 Community Health Physician Community Health, City of Austin/Travis County Health Department Austin, TX
2003 - Present Staff Physician University Health Services The University of Texas at Austin
Interests: Besides practicing medicine, Dr. Naghaviani says that she "loves family gatherings, nature activities (like gardening, hiking and collecting rocks), reading, and singing God's praises.
Megan S. Ream, MS, PA-C Hometown: Durham, Connecticut
Education and Clinical Training: Ms. Ream earned her bachelor of arts in biology-chemistry from Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, New York in 1994. In 1998, she received a master of health science and physician assistant certification from the University of New England in Biddeford, Maine.
Certifications: Certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
Licensed by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners
Professional Experience:
1994 - 1996
Medical Assistant and Radiology Technician, Urology
Urology Specialists of Austin
Austin, TX
1998
Physician Assistant, Internal Medicine
Bickford Health Associates
Yarmouthport, MA
1999 - 2004
Physician Assistant, Urology
Stanford University Medical Center
Stanford, CA
2000 - 2003
Physician Assistant, Urgent Care
Palo Alto Medial Foundation
Palo Alto, CA
2004 - 2009
Physician Assistant, Primary Care
Vaden Student Health Services
Stanford University in California
2009 - Present
Physician Assistant
University Health Services
Austin, TX
Interests: Ms. Ream enjoys playing competitive soccer, running, triathlons and pretty much anything else that gets her outdoors. She loves to play and listen to live music, work on art projects, cook, and explore Austin with her husband and two young children.
Theresa Rose Spalding, MD Hometown: San Antonio, Texas
Education and Clinical Training: Dr. Spalding earned her bachelor of arts in biology in 1978 at Incarnate Word College in San Antonio, TX. In 1984, she earned her doctor of medicine from The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. She served her residency from 1984 to 1987 in Family Practice at the University of Alabama at Huntsville, followed by a fellowship at the same institution in 1988 in child sexual abuse.
Certifications: Board Certified in Family Practice
Professional Experience: 1987 - 1991 Medical Director National Children's Advocacy Center Huntsville, AL
1988 - 1991 Private Practice Physician Huntsville, AL
1991 - 1993 Medical Director Dallas County Health Department Sexually Transmitted Disease Clinic Dallas, TX
1993 - 1996 Medical Director Austin/Travis County Health Department Primary Care Clinics Austin, TX
2000 - Present Medical Director University Health Services The University of Texas at Austin
Interests: Dr. Spalding's professional interests include women's health, child abuse, and other related issues. Her personal interests center on her husband, their two sons and two dogs, various church activities, and Habitat for Humanity.
Elena V. Stephens, MD Hometown: Saratov, Russia
Education and Clinical Training: Dr. Stephens earned her doctor of medicine from Saratov State Medical University in Russia in 1991. She served an internship from 1991 to 1992 at the Internal Medicine Department at Clinical Hospital #2 in Saratov, Russia. After working as a physician in Russia for a few years, Dr. Stephens relocated to the United States. From 2000 to 2002, she served a residency in Family Practice through The University of Texas Medical Branch at CHRISTUS Hospital - Saint Elizabeth in Beaumont, TX followed in 2002 to 2003 with a residency in Family Practice at the Austin Medical Educational Program.
Certifications: Board Certified in Family Medicine
Professional Experience: 1992 - 1993 Physician Internal Medicine Department Clinical Hospital #2 Saratov, Russia
1993 - 1995 Physician Saratov Military Hospital Saratov, Russia
1998 - 1999 Family Practice Extern Baylor/Grapevine Family and Industrial Clinic
Grapevine, TX
1998 - 2000 Clinical Assistant Obstetrics/Gynecology Practice
Carrollton, TX
1999 - 2000 Clinical Observer Department of Neurology
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Dallas, TX
1999 - 2000 Postdoctoral Fellow; Department of Neurology
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Dallas, TX
2003 - 2004 Locum Tenens Physician/Community Health Clinic Pflugerville, TX
2003 - 2004 Locum Tenens Physician Buttercup Medical Center Cedar Park, TX
2003 - Present Staff Physcian University Health Services The University of Texas at Austin
Interests: Dr. Stephens enjoys classical music, playing the piano, fine arts, reading, gardening, traveling, and camping.
James Wen-Huang Tai, MD Hometown: Ann Arbor, Michigan
Education and Clinical Training: Dr. Tai earned his doctor of medicine in 1980 at the University of Michigan Inteflex Program, a combined pre-medical and medical school, in Ann Arbor. He completed his Internal Medicine residency in 1983 in at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.
Certifications: Board Certified in Internal Medicine
Professional Experience: 1983 - 1985
Physician
Private Practice
Austin, TX
1983 - Present
Staff Physician
University Health Services
The University of Texas at Austin
Interests: Dr. Tai is board certified in Internal Medicine, which means he cares for a diverse patient population with all kinds of problems ranging from minor illnesses and injuries to potentially serious problems and chronic conditions like asthma and diabetes. Here, he discusses why he chose medicine and what he likes about his vocation:
"I chose medicine because I felt it was a field that offered many options. General internal medicine combines my interests in science, the arts, and individuals and allows me to work in a variety of areas. Every day is a little different. Some cases need straightforward evidence-based decision making while others require less well-defined verbal and nonverbal practices. Working in a university environment involves constant change and is an ongoing learning experience. If you are thinking about a career in healthcare, I suggest exploring not only medical school but also nursing fields, advanced practice nursing programs, physician assistant programs, and pharmacy programs as they all play integral roles in healthcare now."
Dr. Tai enjoys swimming, the outdoors, and spending time with friends and family. His wife is a gynecologist in Austin. They have four grown children.
Shalini Tewari, M.D. Hometown: New York, NY transplant to Austin
Education
Education and Clinical Training Dr. Tewari graduated from the Honors Program in Medical Education at the University of Miami School of Medicine, Miami, FL earning her M.D. degree in 1996. She served her residency in Internal Medicine at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, Baltimore, MD from 1996-1999. She went on to complete a clinical Geriatrics fellowship at the former St. Vincents Catholic Medical Center in New York, NY from 2003-2004.
Professional Licenses Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Geriatrics
Professional Experience: 1999-2002
Private Practice , Baltimore and Silver Springs, MD
2003-2004
Fellowship in Geriatric Medicine, St. Vincents Catholic Medical Center, New York, NY
2005-2009
Private Practice, New York, NY, half time
Staff Physician at Fashion Institute of Technology, New York, NY, half time (returned to work from 8/10-12/10 in middle of maternity leave/stay at home mom period)
2010-2012
Maternity Leave/Stay at home mom to twins with short return to work period
8/2012-current
Staff Physician at University Health Services at the University of Texas in Austin
Interests: Spending time with her twin preschoolers and seeing the world through their eyes.
Working with and helping college students and appreciating their unique perspectives.
Enjoying the flexibility in achieving a work/life balance that college health affords.
Cary Tucker, RN, LCSW Hometown: San Antonio, Texas
Education 1983
Bachelors of Science in Nursing
The University of Texas at Austin
2001
Masters of Science in Social Work
The University of Texas at Austin
Professional Licenses Licensed Clinical Social Worker, State of Texas
Registered Nurse, State of Texas
Professional Employment The University of Texas at Austin Counseling and Mental Health Center
2011- Present Associate Director
2006-2011 Program Director for Integrated Health
Interests: Trained in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, The Center for Mindfulness in Medicine, Health Care, and Society at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. Areas of interest include mindfulness and psychotherapy, meditation, yoga, humor, spirituality, and a holistic approach to health and healing
Sports Medicine Clinic
Jeff Latimer, MD Hometown: Parkersburg, W.Va.
Education and Clinical Training: Dr. Latimer earned his bachelor of arts in biology in 1976 at St. Mary's University in San Antonio. In 1980, he earned his doctor of medicine at The University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas. He completed his internal medicine residency in 1983 at The University of Texas Affiliated Hospitals in San Antonio.
Certifications: Board Certified in Internal Medicine
Professional Experience: 1984 - 1995
Corvallis Clinic, Inc.
Internal Medicine/Urgent Care Department
Corvallis, OR
1995 - Present
Staff Physician
University Health Services
The University of Texas at Austin
Interests: Dr. Latimer's interests include playing most sports, coaching youth team sports, and photography. His wife, Tricia, is a clinical pharmacist with Scott and White Health Plan in Temple, TX. He has one daughter who is pre-med in college and a son who plays football in high school.
Patrick List, MD Hometown: Cincinnati, OH
Education and Clinical Training: Dr. List earned his bachelor of science in chemistry from the University of Cincinnati, and in 2000, received his doctorate in medicine from the Medical College of Ohio in Toledo. He completed his internal medicine residency at the University of Maryland in 2003 followed by a primary care sports medicine fellowship in 2005 at the American Sports Medicine Institute.
Certifications: Board Certified, American Board of Internal Medicine
Board Certified, Sports Medicine
Certified Clinical Densitometrist
Professional Experience: 1991 - 1997
Ohio Army National Guard
MASH Unit
2005 - 2007
Internal Medicine
Bayview Physicians
Virginia Beach, VA
2007 - 2010
Sports Medicine
Slocum Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Eugene, OR
Interests: Dr. List likes sports of all types, especially soccer. He also enjoys fishing and gardening.
Robin Merket, MD Hometown: Hamlin, Texas
Education and Clinical Training: Dr. Merket earned her bachelor of science in biology 1991 from Angelo State University in San Angelo, TX. In 1996, she earned her doctor of medicine from The University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston. She served her residency in Family Practice through the University of Oklahoma at Tulsa in 1999, and followed up the next year with a fellowship in Sports Medicine at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville.
Certifications: Board Certified in Family Medicine
Board Certified in Sports Medicine
Professional Experience: 1999 - 2000
Team Physician Coverage
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN
1999 - 2000
Team Physician Coverage for Carson-Newman College
Jefferson City, TN
2001 - 2005
Physician
Southeast Texas Medical Associates
Beaumont, TX
2002 - 2005
Team Physician
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX
2003
Physician Coverage
Houston Shell Open Golf Tournament
Houston, TX
2004
Medical Tent Coverage
Ironman Triathlon World Championship
Kona, HI
2005 - Present
Staff Physician
University Health Services
The University of Texas at Austin
Interests: Dr. Merket's hobbies include softball, cycling, triathlon and travel.
Women's Health Clinic
Barbara Blizzard, RN, CNM Hometown: Lubbock, Texas
Education and Clinical Training: Ms. Blizzard earned her bachelor of science in nursing at The University of Texas at Austin in 1972. In 1974, she earned her master of science in nursing and nurse midwifery from the University of Mississippi in Jackson.
Certifications: American College of Nurse Midwives
Professional Experience: 1974 - 1987
Nurse Midwife
Various positions in St. Louis, Arkansas, and Austin
1987 - Present
Nurse Practitioner
Women's Health Clinic, University Health Services
The University of Texas at Austin
1994 - Present
Team Leader
Women's Health Clinic, University Health Services
The University of Texas at Austin
Interests: Ms. Blizzard enjoys spending time with her family and many pets. She is also an avid Lady Longhorn basketball fan.
Joyce Fleming, RNC, WHNP Hometown: Hammond, Indiana
Education and Clinical Training: Ms. Fleming earned her bachelor of arts in forensic studies and sociology in 1978 at Indiana University in Bloomington. In 1985, she earned her bachelor of science in nursing at West Virginia University in Morgantown. Ten years later, Ms. Fleming earned her master's of science in nursing from Indiana University in Bloomington.
Certifications: Certified as a Women's Healthcare Nurse Practitioner by the National Certification Corporation.
Professional Experience: Ms. Fleming served and retired from the Army as an Army Nurse Corps Officer. She has prior experience in medical/surgical intensive care, post-anesthesia care, pediatrics, labor and delivery, postpartum care, and field nursing. For over a decade, she has provided care to women as a Women's Healthcare Nurse Practitioner. She joined University Health Services in August of 2003.
2003 - Present
Professional Nurse Practitioner
Women's Health Clinic
University Health Services
The University of Texas at Austin
Interests: Ms. Fleming has been married for more than 30 years and has raised two children. She enjoys reading, shopping for antiques, community activities, and trying a different restaurant each week. She actively supports various UT and community activities and programs.
Cindy McAllister, RNC, WHNP Hometown: Pearland, Texas
Education and Clinical Training: Ms. McAllister earned her bachelor of science in nursing from Texas Woman's University in 1976. She finished the Women's Health Care Nurse Practitioner Program at The University of Texas at Dallas in 1990.
Certifications: Certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
Certified as a Women's Healthcare Nurse Practitioner by the National Certification Corporation
Professional Experience:
1977 - 1987
Registered Nurse
Various Central Texas hospitals and clinics
1987 - 1992
Public Health Nurse, Women's Health Nurse Practitioner, & Interim Director of Medical Services
Hays County Health Department
San Marcos, TX
1992 - 1997
Women's Health Nurse Practitioner
Caring Center for Women
San Marcos, TX
1997 - 2002
Women's Health Nurse Practitioner
Galveston County Health District 4C's Clinic
San Marcos, TX
2002 - 2003
Women's Health Nurse Practitioner
Texas Gulf Coast Medical Group
Texas City, TX
2004 - 2010
Maternal Child Specialist, WHNP
The University of Texas Medical Branch
Galveston, Texas
2010 - Present
Women's Health Nurse Practitioner
Women's Health Clinic, University Health Services
The University of Texas at Austin
Interests and Hobbies: Ms. McAllister returned to Austin in 2010 with her husband after a 13-year detour to the Texas Gulf coast. She enjoys reconnecting with old friends and making new ones, listening to live music, gardening, cooking, reading, and exercising with her golden retriever, Ruby. When asked to describe her experiences with college students, Ms. McAllister responded:
"I am impressed by how many students come to their visit with basic information regarding their symptoms, and I feel this helps them leave the visit with a stronger understanding of their diagnosis and plan of care. Educating patients about preventive healthcare is something I really enjoy - especially how diet, rest, stress, and how we cope affect our general well-being. I appreciate the students, and find helping them with their health concerns and identifying the many resources available to them quite rewarding."
Allergy Immunization Clinic
Beverly Jones, RN, BN Hometown: Casterton, Victoria, Australia
Education and Clinical Training: Beverly earned her General Nursing Diploma from the Alfred Hospital School of Nursing, Melbourne, Australia in 1971, followed by her Midwifery Certificate in 1972 from the Royal North Shore Hospital School of Midwifery, Sydney, N.S.W., Australia. She earned her Bachelor of Nursing degree from Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, Australia in 1992.
Certifications: Registered Nurse in the State of Texas since 1973
Professional Experience: 1990-1995
NSchool Nurse, Dover Court Preparatory School
Republic of Singapore
1995-1995
Summer School Nurse, Singapore American School
Republic of Singapore
1996-1997
Home Health RN, Home Health Care Service Corp. of Texas
Austin, Texas
1997 - Present
Triage nurse, travel counselor, immunization and allergy injection nurse
University Health Services at UT Austin, Texas
2004 - Present
Triage Nurse – PRN - Seton Call Center, Seton Medical Center
Austin, Texas
Personal Information: Beverly is an avid world traveler, very interested in different cultures and religions and international food and film. Photography is a passion, making digital photo albums of her trips to Europe, New Zealand, Australia, Mexico and the Grand Canyon.
She loves her work at UHS and the opportunity to interact with students in ways which promote their general health and well-being.
Beverly lives in Austin and enjoys spending time with her significant other of 11 years, three children, two son-in-laws and 5 grandchildren.
During a 4 month sojourn in 1972 she was a jillaroo on her uncle's cattle property in outback Queensland, Australia. In 1989-90 she worked in the Singapore office for the International Development Project for Australian universities, advising students on educational opportunities in Australian universities and colleges.
Charlotte Katzin, RN, BSN Hometown: Litchfield, Connecticut
Education and Clinical Training: Bachelor of Science, Nursing, Cum Laude, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina
Certifications: RN, Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas
Certificate in Travel Health from the International Society of Travel Medicine.
Professional Experience: 1985-1987
Nursing Supervisor/Patient Care Coordinator - Anderson Parker Inc. Austin, Texas
1987 - 2003
RN Team Leader - Family Practice - Austin Regional Clinic - Austin, Texas
Austin, Texas
2003 - Present
RN Nurse Manager - Allergy/Immunization Clinic - University Health Services - UT Austin
Personal Information: Charlotte enjoys sports and physical activities. During the last 15 years she has enjoyed mountain biking, juggling, geocaching, volleyball, tennis, and swimming in Barton Springs. She has completed five sprint distance triathlons.
Charlotte's words of encouragement to nursing students, "I have never regretted my decision to go into nursing" are heartfelt. Whether it was working in geriatrics, community health, visiting nursing, college health, or caring for her aging parents, Charlotte has felt passionate and committed to her work as a nurse.
