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Heather Hartlin, APRN, MSN, CNRN, is a highly experienced health care professional with a rich background in advanced practice nursing. Currently a Nurse Practitioner at MUSC Health General Neurology in Lancaster, South Carolina, Heather brings extensive expertise to her patients. Before relocating to the Carolinas in 2021, she held key roles at the Clinical Practices of the University of Pennsylvania in the Department of Neurology. Heather has managed a wide range of cognitive and neurological conditions, including administering and analyzing cognitive tests, formulating diagnoses, and overseeing diagnostic tests. Her expertise spans various neurological disorders such as headaches, stroke follow-up, sleep apnea, and neurodegenerative diseases. She has also provided care for patients with complex syndromes and disorders. In addition to her work in neurology, Heather has demonstrated leadership in critical care settings. She is actively committed to professional development, engaging with organizations and committees such as the American Association of Neuroscience Nursing and the American Academy of Neurology. Her certifications as an Adult Nurse Practitioner and a Certified Neuroscience Registered Nurse (CNRN) underscore her dedication to excellence in patient care. Heather holds a Master of Science in Nursing from Thomas Jefferson University and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Widener University, both in Philadelphia. She is licensed as an Adult Nurse Practitioner in South Carolina. With her passion for neurology, dedication to patient care, and leadership in health care initiatives, Heather Hartlin is a respected professional making a significant impact in advanced practice nursing.

Dr. John Thomas Smith is a board-certified Obstetrician Gynecologist with over 20 years’ experience. He is a native of Texas and attended Texas Tech University where he obtained his Bachelor of Science. He received his medical degree at Texas Tech University Health Science Center School of Medicine in Lubbock Texas. He then completed his Obstetrics and Gynecology residency training at Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi Mississippi. Dr. Smith proudly served in the Air Force for nine years on active duty before joining the private sector. Dr. Smith has joined MUSC and provides comprehensive obstetrics and gynecology services. He specializes in a full range of obstetrics, including low- risk and high-risk pregnancies, laparoscopic and outpatient surgical procedures, office procedures, fibroids, endometriosis, abnormal bleeding, pelvic pain, menopause, birth control, sterilization and abnormal pap smears. He treats all aspects of sexual health, pelvic organ prolapse, urinary incontinence and infertility, and he offers preventive services, including annual examinations, cervical screenings and breast examinations. Dr. Smith is committed to providing evidence-based medicine to help women achieve optimal outcomes. He believes the doctor-patient relationship should be collaborative and he strives to provide personalized, individual care to each and everyone of his patients. Outside of work, Dr. Smith loves spending time with his wife, 3 grown children and their 2 dogs. They enjoy traveling and being outdoors hiking, running, biking and camping.