KATHLEEN SMITH

Kathleen Smith, MSN, NP-C, is a Nurse Practitioner and Primary Care Provider at J.C. Healthcare & Associates Direct Primary Care. She emphasizes the Direct Primary Care model’s focus on personalized, affordable, and unlimited access to primary care, believing that health care should be a partnership rather than a transaction. Kathleen’s approach centers on building long‑term relationships with patients, offering same‑day appointments, comprehensive wellness exams, and a holistic view of health that includes lifestyle counseling, medical weight‑loss programs, and preventive care.

Her clinical background includes a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Salisbury University, a Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Delaware, and a Primary Care fellowship at Christiana Care. Since moving to Tampa in 2020, Kathleen combines her nursing expertise with a passion for fitness and travel, striving to empower patients to take control of their health while delivering compassionate, evidence‑based care within the DPC framework.