Justin Cheek, APRN-CNP
Justin entered the medical field in 1997 with a First Responders class that eventually led to certification from the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians – Paramedic. His EMS career took him from Duncan to Ardmore, where he earned Critical Care Transport certification through the University of Maryland – Baltimore County, to Love County, OK.
Upon completion of his nursing degree, he worked in the two Outpatient Surgery Centers, Management, and two Emergency Departments. He still teaches BLS, ACLS, and PALS through the American Heart Association.
Along the way he earned two Associate’s Degrees in Nursing and Business through Murray State College, a Bachelor’s Degree from SWOSU, and a Master’s Degree from Frontier Nursing University.
He enjoys neurology due to the complex control of the brain and nervous system and the need to use in-depth assessment skills to arrive at the proper diagnosis. The most rewarding aspect is when an issue is identified and resolved. At the end of the day, this is a collaboration between patient and provider towards the common goal of disease alleviation and prevention.
He is currently a member of The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and The American Academy of Neurology.