Meet the Gateway Family
All our providers are highly trained, professional and most have ER experience this means that they have dealt with many different urgent situations.
Seth has a Bachelor’s of Science in Exercise Science and a Master’s of Medicine from Trevecca Nazarene University. He is a member of the Tennessee Academy of Physician Assistants. Seth has been in medicine for 23 years, during which time he has treated 75,000 ER patients and sewed over 30,000 stitches. Seth was also appointed by Governor Bill Lee to serve on the Tennessee State Board of Physician Assistants.
Julia has a Bachelor's of Science in Neuroscience with a minor in Spanish from Indiana University. She earned her Master's of Science in Medicine from Trevecca Nazarene University. Julia is a member of Tennessee Academy of Physician Assistants.
Araceli has a Bachelor of Science at Middle Tennessee State University with a Major in Biochemistry and Minor is Neuroscience. She earned her Masters of Health Science with a Concentration in Physician Assistant Studies from Lipscomb University. She is a member of Tennessee Academy of Physician Assistants. She is a fluent Spanish speaker.
Kurt earned his Bachelor of Science in Life Science from Kansas State University and a Masters in Physician Assistant Studies from Wichita State University. He is a member of the AAPA. Kurt has been practicing medicine for 22 years and has experience in urgent care, family practice, orthopedics, as well as medical missions to Guatemala. He has also been a preceptor for South College, Lipscomb, and Middle Tennessee State University. Kurt is actively involved in World Outreach Church with his wife of 25 years and 3 children.
Macy earned her Bachelor's of Science from Western Kentucky University where she majored in Biology and minored in Chemistry. She then completed her Master's in Physician Assistant Studies at Middle Tennessee State University. At MTSU, Macy served as the class secretary for inaugural PA Studies Student Society.
Sara, a Murfreesboro native, graduated with her Masters of Science in Nursing from Walden University. Sara brings over 10 years of experience in orthopedics, emergency medicine and critical care. In her spare time, she enjoys reading and spending time with her husband and 2 children.
Ericka is originally from Michigan where she earned her Bachelor's of Science in Health Science from Western Michigan University. She earned her Master's in Physician Assistant Studies at South College in Nashville. She brings experience in long term care, rehab facilities and emergency medicine. She is a proud member of AAPA.
Payal has a Bachelor's of Science in Biology from MTSU and went on to obtain her Masher of Physician Assistant studies from Lipscomb University. Payal calls Murfreesboro home and is excited to take care of the people of her community.
Monica graduated from Florida State University with her Bachelor's of Science in Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences. She continued her education with a Master's in Physician Assistants Studies at Florida State University (go Noles!) In her free time, she enjoys exploring Tennessee and cooking with her fiancé.
Originally from Illinois. She obtained her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Bradley University. She moved to Nashville in 2020 during COVID where she was a bedside nurse for almost 5 years. Ami earned her Master of Science in Nursing from Georgetown University. In her free time, she enjoys reading and exploring the world with her husband.
Paula began her journey in healthcare by becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant at the age of 16 in her hometown of Milwaukee, WI. She worked as a phlebotomist and CNA throughout nursing school at Harry S. Truman College in Chicago, and later her BSN from the University of Texas at Arlington. Working in the ER generated her passion for procedures and delivering quick, quality care. She has a nomadic spirit and enjoyed many Critical Care travel assignments on the West Coast while living between Phoenix, AZ and Las Vegas, NV. She went on to obtain her MSN from the University of Phoenix. She enjoys spending time with her family and exploring her new home state of Tennessee.
“The absolute best. I was sent here a couple of years ago by another office and that’s the best thing they could ever do. This is the only urgent Care I’ll use personally. The best! We love our Gateway family!”
“The Doctors and nurses took really good care of my son when he was very sick, they are very professional and polite, and the listened to my concerns ….I would recommend them over going to the emergency room when your child is sick.”
“Love the folks at Gateway! I never have to wait very long, the clinic is beautiful, and the staff are always friendly. I always leave feeling like the provider took the time to listen to me and that he explains everything to me in words that I can understand. The staff are super good with kids too!”