Debra Dowell, MSN, ARNP-BC, a board-certified nurse practitioner, earned her Master of Science in Nursing specializing as an Adult and Gerontology Nurse Practitioner from Florida Southern College in 2015, following her BSN magna cum laude from the University of Central Florida in 1991. Before joining our center in 2024, Ms. Dowell worked as a primary care nurse practitioner with Medical Health Centers starting in 2016, caring for over 40 patients daily and contributing to quality improvement through six years of HEDIS reporting. Earlier, she served as a cardiology nurse practitioner at Orlando Regional Medical Center, providing comprehensive cardiac care for a sizeable hospital-based patient population. Married into a family that built and managed long-term care facilities across Florida, Ms. Dowell understands the unique needs of older adults. She is passionate about educating the over-65 population and enhancing their quality of life through individualized, compassionate care. She actively promotes healthier lifestyles and is dedicated to brain health, heart health, and nutrition. Outside of work, she enjoys traveling, spending time with her family, and exploring the outdoors.