Vernie Slaton, FNP-C
DPC Family Medicine nurse practitioner, Fort Payne, AL
DeKalb MDVernie Slaton is a family nurse practitioner at the Fort Payne Clinic of DeKalb MD and a 2018 UAB graduate.
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About Vernie Slaton
Slaton is a nurse practitioner at the Fort Payne Clinic of DeKalb MD. She earned her nursing degree at Northeast Alabama State Community College in 1999 and graduated from UAB in 2018 as a Family Nurse Practitioner. Her nursing experience includes cardiovascular intensive care, cardiology, nursing education, home health and hospice.
She is a certified case manager who also assists members with social issues. She told Southern Torch she joined the DeKalb MD network because the model lets her spend as much time as needed with each patient. Slaton is a lifelong resident of DeKalb County, Alabama, and enjoys cooking, gardening, church mission trips and playing several musical instruments.
I get to focus 100% of my energy on working with my patients.
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Patient reviews
We really appreciate her care.
"She's always friendly, caring and gives away positive vibe to the room. We really appreciate her care."
very caring and helpful
"I highly recommend her for her attitude and calm approach to her patients. She communicates well too, very caring and helpful."
Questions patients ask
Is Vernie Slaton a doctor?
Slaton is a family nurse practitioner, not a physician.
Where does Vernie Slaton work?
Slaton is a nurse practitioner at the Fort Payne Clinic of DeKalb MD.
Where did Vernie Slaton train?
She earned her nursing degree at Northeast Alabama State Community College in 1999. She graduated from UAB in 2018 as a Family Nurse Practitioner.
How much time does Vernie Slaton spend with patients?
She told Southern Torch that at DeKalb MD, providers limit their patient numbers so there is always time for everyone.
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