Courtney Parr, APRN, ACNS-BC, ACNP-BC, MSN
Internal Medicine
Courtney has lived in the Austin area for most her life. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Biology and her Nursing degree and Master of Science in Nursing degree from the University of Texas at Austin. After graduation, she received her first advanced practice job with Austin Heart in the Electrophysiology department in 2001. She also received a Post-Master’s degree as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner from Texas Tech University in 2008. Courtney is board certified by the ANCC as both a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Adult Health and as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner. She has over 20 years’ experience in cardiology as an Advanced Practitioner, including working in general cardiology, electrophysiology, and CHF.
Courtney is a member of the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society, Phi Kappa Phi International Honor Society, Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society, and the Ex-Student’s Association of the University of Texas.
Hong-Ngoc Pham, APRN, AGCNS-BC, MSN
Internal Medicine
Hong is a board-certified Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist. She obtained her RN and MSN from the University of Texas at Austin. Prior to joining Austin Geriatric Specialists, Hong worked in the field of oncology. She has a long-held interest in health promotion and wellness since serving as a Peace Corps Health Volunteer in 2008-2010. Hong is passionate about providing compassionate, evidence-based and holistic care to aging individuals. She enjoys traveling, spending time her friends and family, and is an outdoor enthusiast.
Jody Powell, APRN, FNP-C, MSN
Family Medicine
Jody is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with a Master’s degree in Nursing from The University of Texas at Tyler. He has been working with the geriatric population as a Nurse Practitioner since 2012. Prior to becoming a Nurse Practitioner, he worked as an Emergency Room nurse for 10 years. He enjoys working in the field of geriatrics and strives to provide quality, evidenced based care to provide the highest quality of life for the patients he serves. He enjoys mountain biking, canoeing and spending time with his family.
Megan Quint, APRN, FNP, MSN
Family Medicine
Megan Quint is a Family Nurse Practitioner certified with a Master of Science in Nursing from Walden University. She has many years of nursing experience with a special interest in geriatrics. Prior to joining Austin Geriatric Specialists Megan was a provider in Geriatric Psychiatry specializing in Dementia care. Megan is committed to developing strong relationships in order to provide individualized care, tailored to meet each patient and family's specific needs. In her spare time, she enjoys time at the lake with her husband and two children.
Vanessa Rivera, APRN, AGPCP, MSN
Internal Medicine
Vanessa is a Board Certified Adult Geriatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner. She obtained her Master’s degree from Texas Woman’s University in Houston, Texas while working in the ICU as a Registered Nurse. Prior to joining Austin Geriatric Specialists she worked in Hospice and Pain Management. Vanessa aims to champion her patients to advocate for themselves and their health. When Vanessa is not working, she enjoys spending time with family, traveling and exploring Austin.
Michelle Rogers, APRN, AGPCNP, MSN
Family Medicine
Michelle is a board-certified Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner. She obtained her Bachelor’s and Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Texas at Arlington. Throughout her healthcare career as a critical care nurse and hospice case manager, she developed a love for Geriatric medicine. The goal of her practice is to approach the care of her patients with a holistic approach to maximize their health and quality of life. She considers caring for the geriatric population as an honor and privilege. In her spare time, Michelle enjoys spending time with her husband and two children, reading, and trying new restaurants.
Kristin Sagebiel, APRN, GNP, MSN
Internal Medicine
Kristin is a board certified Gerontological Nurse Practitioner as well as an Advanced Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse. Kristin has been a nurse for 27 years and a NP for 18 of those years with most of that time practicing in post-acute and long-term care. Geriatrics and palliative/hospice are Kristin's passion. She loves interacting with patients and their families to develop a plan to help reduce hospitalizations and improve quality of life on an individualized level. When not caring for patients, Kristin enjoys spending time with her kids, hiking, camping, traveling, reading, and helping others in many other roles. Kristin is also very involved in church including helping care for the babies/toddlers and leading small group.
Marilu Sanchez, APRN, AGCNS-BC, MSN
Internal Medicine
Marilu Sanchez is a board-certified Adult Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist with a Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Texas at Austin. As an advanced practice nurse, she is passionate about, improving quality of life through compassionate, holistic care to patients and their families. In her free time, she enjoys long naps, puzzles, new foods, and exploring national parks.
Mariama Sillah, FNP, APRN, MSN
Internal Medicine
Mariama Sillah is a dedicated Family Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience in diverse healthcare settings. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Columbus State University in Columbus, GA, in 2012. She began her career on a trauma and orthopedics floor, where she provided high-quality patient care for five years while advancing her education. In 2016, Mariama obtained her Family Nurse Practitioner degree from South University in Savannah, GA. Since then, she has worked in family practice, nursing homes specializing in Institutional Special Needs Plans (ISNP), and addiction medicine. She is committed to delivering compassionate, evidence-based care to her patients and improving health outcomes across various populations. Mariama relocated to Texas in 2023. Outside of her professional life, she enjoys traveling and spending quality time with her four children, husband, family, and friends.