Family Medicine Doctors
A family medicine doctor takes care of any and every illness. His or her training includes experiences in surgery, gynecology, internal medicine, pediatrics, and more.
Joseph McDermott, DO
Family Medicine PhysicianDr. McDermott completed his residency at UPMC Altoona, in Altoona, Pa. He completed his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree as well as earned his Certificate of Biomedical Sciences Masters Program at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in Philadelphia, PA. He earned his Bachelors Degree in Biology at Juniata College in Huntingdon, PA.
Affiliations/Hospitals: Chambersburg HospitalCertifications/Licenses: Board Certified- Family MedicineCertified Registered Nurse Practitioners
The C.R.N.P. may practice medicine under physician supervision. Most likely, the nurse practitioner is whom a patient will first see during a medical visit. The nurse practitioner assesses a patient’s health status by attaining health histories, performing physical exams and ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests. The nurse practitioner consults with a physician and establishes a health care plan.
Kelly Richards, MSN, CRNP, FNP-C
Family Medicine Nurse PractitionerMs. Richards completed her MSN – Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) at Chamberlain University in Chicago, IL. She completed her Masters of Science in Nursing degree from Wilson College in Chambersburg, PA and her Associates of Science in Nursing degree from Pennsylvania State University in Mont Alto, PA.
Affiliations/Hospitals: Chambersburg Hospital
