Diane Hickey, DNP

Practice philosophy: To provide competent and compassionate care that unites my patients values with my clinical expertise and evidence-based medicine.

What are you passionate about and why? I'm passionate about advocating for my patients and tailoring care to each individual to ensure they have the best experience at our clinic. I also love making my patients laugh and connecting with them on topics outside of their health needs.

If you weren't a health care provider, what would you be? If I could sing a tune, a rock star.

Why did you become a provider? When did you know this was the career for you? Growing up I was inspired by my mom who was a nurse and saw how rewarding a career in nursing could be. I decided to get my Doctorate because I saw the need for passionate, competent providers.

What is something you have learned from your patients? My patients have taught me that a smile and being a good listener can go a long way. I also love getting to know my patients and their family to connect with them on topics outside of health care.

What is one of the challenges of this career you enjoy? And why? One of my favorite challenges is what I enjoy most about medicine which is it's always changing. It's a really exciting field and I love learning about new evidence-based treatments and therapies.

What is your personal health goal? To feel at peace mentally, physically and emotionally.

What is the best thing you've done for your health or the best health advice you've received? The best thing I do for my health is making time for exercise and self care.

What are you most proud of? My two biggest accomplishments are getting my Doctorate of Nursing Practice degree and having my son.

What are a few of your personal achievements? I'm proud of my final DNP project which examined patient decision aids used to help women chose a method of birth control.