Brandy Holmes, APRN, FNP, MSN
Family Medicine
Brandy is a Family Nurse Practitioner certified with a Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Texas at Arlington. Throughout her career, Brandy has worked in diverse healthcare settings, including hospitals, case management, occupational health and primary care. Her goal is commitment to provide compassionate, high-quality and patient-centered care. Beyond her role as a healthcare provider, Brandy is also passionate about education She devotes her spare time to teaching and mentoring new nurses at Austin Community College, sharing her expertise and nurturing the next generation of healthcare professions. When she’s not in the healthcare setting, Brandy enjoys the simple joys of life. She cherishes quality time with her son, finds solace in the company of her pets and feeds her wanderlust through travel. Her journey is not just about caring for patient buts also about embracing the world, one adventure at a time.
Danielle Kislin, APRN, AGPCNP-BC, MSN
Geriatric Medicine
Danielle is a board-certified Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner. She received her Bachelor’s and Master’s of Science in Nursing from the University of Texas Arlington, and her Associates of Science in Nursing from Vernon College. She has 7 years of nurse case management experience caring for patients on hospice and individuals with high medical complexity. During her time as a hospice nurse, she developed an affinity for caring geriatric care, and feels privileged to continue to serve this population. She focuses her practice around providing compassionate and individualized care for the whole person and family unit. Danielle loves fly fishing, baking, thrift shopping, and home improvement projects. She has 2 fun dogs- Simon and Sage.
Heidi Kook-Willis, APRN, AGNP-C, MSN
Palliative Care
Heidi is a board certified Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner with a Master’s of Science in Nursing from UT Medical Branch at Galveston. During her 15 years of nursing experience, which includes ICU, cardiology, hospice and palliative care, she developed a passion for Geriatric and Palliative medicine. Her practice focuses on using a holistic approach to maximize health and quality of life in the older adult population. She considers it a privilege to support and care for patients and families as they navigate the challenges of aging and chronic illness. In her spare time, she enjoys volunteering at a free medical clinic, running, traveling, and enjoying the best of Austin’s food and music with her husband, two kids, and dog.
Marci Landin, MSN, APRN, AGPCNP-BC
Internal Medicine
Marci obtained degrees in psychology and biology before obtaining her Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing through Texas Tech’s accelerated BSN program. She worked as a bedside nurse in critical care before pursuing her Master’s degree in Nursing from the University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston. She is a board certified Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP) with a special interest in geriatrics and research. Marci is excited to join Austin Geriatric Specialists and work with this population whom, she feels, deserve individualized and holistic care that is delivered in a compassionate and dignified manner. When Marci is not working she enjoys traveling, trying out new restaurants, and spending time with her husband and two daughters.
Haiyan Liu, APRN, ACNS-BC, MSN
Internal Medicine
Haiyan received her BSN from the University of Texas at Austin in 2003 and worked for 5 years on the cardiovascular floor at Seton Medical Center. She then received her MSN from the University of Texas at Austin in 2008. She is a certified Adult Clinical Nurse Specialists who worked in cardiovascular disease management for Austin Heart for 2 years before turning her focus toward the geriatric population and joining Austin Geriatric Specialists in the spring of 2010.
Beth Lynn, APRN, AGCNS-BC, MSN
Internal Medicine
Beth received her undergraduate degree in education from Texas Tech University. She earned her Master’s Degree in Nursing from The University of Texas at Austin, and completed a clinical rotation at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. Beth is a board-certified Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist, and is a member of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing. Prior to joining the practice, Beth worked in the field of endocrinology. She enjoys gardening, boating on area lakes, and especially spending time with her husband and son.
Shannon Marsh, APRN, FNP-C, MSN
Family Medicine
Shannon is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with a master’s degree in nursing from Texas State University. Prior to pursuing her masters degree, she worked as an ICU nurse for over 7 years. Before joining Austin Geriatric Specialists, Shannon worked as a provider in a rural primary care clinic. She developed a love for geriatric care during her first job as a nurse in a long term care facility. In her spare time, she enjoys hiking with her husband and 3 year old red heeler, named Pepper, traveling, and exploring Austin and the surrounding hill country.
Maggie Martin, APRN, FNP, MSN
Family Medicine
Maggie is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with a master's degree in nursing from the University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio. Prior to joining Ausin Geriatric Specialist, she worked in family medicine for 4.5 years. She started her nursing career at University Medical Center Brackenridge in the ICU and worked there for 7 years. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and three young daughters.
Vicki Matava, APRN, AGCNS-BC, MSN
Family Medicine
Vicki is a board certified Adult Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist with a master’s degree in nursing from the University of Texas at Austin. She received her undergraduate degree in biochemistry from Texas A&M. Through her clinical experience in hospice and cardiology, she realized the vital role that advanced practice nurses play in meeting the unique care needs of the growing geriatric population and is excited about providing quality compassionate and holistic care to her patients. In her free time, Vicki enjoys camping, kayaking, swimming, antiquing as well as spending time with and unapologetically bragging on her three absolutely fabulous grown children.