Amy White

Advanced Practice Nurse

Born and raised in Chattanooga, Tennessee, Amy graduated from Southern Adventist University School of Nursing in 2003. She worked as a registered nurse at Saint Mary’s Hospital in Knoxville for four years before pursuing a degree as a family nurse practitioner at East Tennessee State University.

Upon receiving her certification in 2008, she joined Gastrointestinal Associates as its first hospitalist gastroenterology nurse practitioner seeing patients in the hospital setting.

Amy is a member of the American Gastroenterological Association.

In her spare time, Amy enjoys traveling, hiking, and camping with her husband, Geoffrey White, principal and teacher at Knoxville Adventist School.

Amy Walker

Business Office Unit Coordinator

Amy was born in Knoxville, TN.  After attending the University of Tennessee, she started her career in the healthcare industry in 1975.

She has been the Insurance and Billing Supervisor at Gastrointestinal Associates since 1999.

After working for several years with the insurance and billing aspect of healthcare, Amy received her coding certification (CPC) from the American Academy of Professional Coders in 2000.

Amy currently serves as a member of Cigna Government Services Provider Outreach and Education Advisory Group.

In her free time, Amy enjoys spending time with her two grandchildren, Riley and Madison.

Donna Syler

After 25 years as an LPN working in different facets of nursing, Donna attended Roane State Community College’s LPN Mobility program and graduated in 1995 with an Associate Degree in Nursing.  She has spent the last 14 1/2 years as a staff nurse with GIA and in August of this year became the Office Manager for GIA’s North office.

Donna has been married for 41 years and has 3 children and 4 grandchildren.  Her hobbies include reading, painting, and getting together with good friends.

“I believe in giving excellent quality, professional service in a kind and compassionate manner to all clients. Each person is to be treated with dignity and respect.”

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