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Martha Dawson , DNP, RN, FACHE, FAAN

Accepting new patients In-person visits

Locations

Primary location

Birmingham, AL

Specialties

About Martha Dawson

Martha Dawson, DNP, RN, FACHE, FAAN is a Black nurse practitioner practicing in Birmingham, AL. Martha offers in-person visits and is currently accepting new patients.

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Black patients and Nurse Practitioner

Black nurse practitioners (NPs): primary, mental health, and specialty care. NPs often have shorter waits and full prescriptive authority in most states.

Nurse practitioners (NPs) are master's- or doctoral-prepared advanced practice nurses who diagnose, treat, and prescribe. In most states they practice independently. For Black patients, NPs often offer shorter wait times than physicians and more appointment availability. About 7 percent of U.S. NPs are Black (AANP, 2023), higher representation than most physician specialties.

Common NP specialties

  • FNP (Family Nurse Practitioner): primary care across ages
  • PMHNP: psychiatric mental health (med management)
  • WHNP: women's health
  • PNP: pediatric primary care
  • AGNP: adult-gerontology
  • NNP: neonatal intensive care

When to book

  • Establishing primary care
  • Needing a psychiatric medication consult with shorter wait than psychiatry
  • Well-woman visits
  • Pediatric primary care

Advocacy prompts

  • How do you coordinate with physicians for complex cases?
  • What's your approach to preventive care and screenings?
  • Are you accepting new patients, and what's the next-appointment wait?

Frequently asked questions

Is Martha Dawson accepting new patients?

Yes, Martha Dawson is accepting new patients.

Where is Martha Dawson's practice located?

Martha Dawson practices at Birmingham, AL.

Does Martha Dawson offer telehealth?

Martha Dawson sees patients in person at their listed office.

What does a Nurse Practitioner treat?

Black nurse practitioners (NPs): primary, mental health, and specialty care. NPs often have shorter waits and full prescriptive authority in most states.

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