Providers

T. Jenifer Wheaton MSN, FNP – BC

Education and Training:

  • Jacksonville University
  • Maryville University School Of Nursing

Board Certifications / Licensure:

  • Certified Family Nurse Practitioner

Professional Associations:

  • American Association of Nurse Practitioners
  • California Association of Nurse Practitioners
  • American Association of Critical Care Nurses
  • American Association of Perioperative Nurses
  • Emergency Nursing Association

Other Associations:

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Tiffany Tanner, MMS, PA-C

Education and Training:

  • CSUN: Bachelor’s of Arts, Biology
  • Midwestern University, Arizona: Physician Assistant Program, Master’s of Medical Sciences

Board Certifications / Licensure:

  • NCCPA Board Certified Licensed Practitioner
  • American Society of Addiction Medicine/Substance Abuse & Mental, Licensed Prescriber

Professional Associations:

  • Health Services Administration

Other Associations:

    USA Dance, AV Chapter: Committee Member

About:

    Tiffany specializes in Pain Management/Addiction Rehabilitation. She has been part of Garrison Family Medical Group for over a year and has trained in the use of buprenorphine (Subutex, Suboxone), for the treatment of opiate use disorders and is licensed to prescribe it. She gives patients a variety of treatment modalities to treat chronic pain with the intention to address the whole person, instead of merely just one aspect of their life. Tiffany and her husband are proud parents of a beautiful son. She and her family love going to the beach and camping.
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Sarah Robertson, RN, FNP

Education and Training:

  • UCLA: School of Nursing
  • UCLA: Master’s in Science of Nursing

Board Certifications / Licensure:

  • Board ANCC Certification
  • ACLS Certification
  • Trauma Nurse Core Certification
  • BLS & Pals Certifications
  • Suboxone Certification

Professional Associations:

  • UCLA: Associate Clinical Professor

Other Associations:

    Department of Transportation Physical Examiner

About:

    Sarah specializes in Family Medicine and has been part of Garrison Family Medical Group for 6 years. She works in Primary Care and Urgent Care across the health continuum. While working as an Emergency Department Registered Nurse she gained invaluable experience in treating patients under pressure and coordinated care with many others. When she is not saving lives, her favorite activities are: gardening, exploring the great outdoors, and spending time with her dogs.
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Stephanie Wade, RN, FNP

Education and Training:

  • California University of Los Angeles, Master’s Degree in Nursing

Board Certifications / Licensure:

Professional Associations:

  • California Association of Nurse Practitioners
  • UCLA : Associate

Other Associations:

    Antelope Valley ‘Care-A-Van’: Volunteer

About:

    Stephanie specializes in Family Medicine and has been part of Garrison Family Medical Group for 22 years. Her passion is helping diabetes patients gain the best control of their disease to lower risk of complications.
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Deborah Rice-Lang, RN, FNP-BC

Education and Training:

  • Master’s Degree in Nursing, University of California, Los Angeles

Board Certifications / Licensure:

  • Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
  • Certified Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • Cardiopulmonary Instructor, American Heart Association

Professional Associations:

  • American Heart Association
  • Sigma Theta Tau
  • California Coalition of Nurse Practitioners
  • UCLA Alumni Association

Other Associations:

    OSHPD Vice-Chair California Healthcare Workforce Policy Commission, Antelope Valley Community Clinic Board Member (1998-2014), Elected Board Member of the Antelope Valley Hospital (1996-2004)

About:

    Deborah specializes in Family Practice and has been part of Garrison Family Medical Group for 30 years. For the past 20 years, she has been providing healthcare at GFMG while holding the position of clinical faculty at UCLA FNP Graduate Program. She has additional training in women’s health, menopause, dermatology and emergency medicine. However, what she enjoys the most about family practice medicine is the opportunity to care for patients and families across multiple generations. Deborah emphasizes preventative healthcare and the importance of creating a partnership with the patient and their families to assist them in reaching their optimal health.”
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Ric S. Garrison, MD

Education and Training:

  • Ohio State College of Medicine
  • Internship and the University of Los Angeles California Medical Center
  • Internship at Antelope Valley Hospital Medical Center
    *Admitting Privileges at Antelope Valley Hospital and Palmdale Regional Medical Center

Board Certifications / Licensure:

  • American Board Family Practitioner

Professional Associations:

  • UCLA : Associate Clinical Professor
  • Vitas Home Healthcare: Board Member

Other Associations:

    AV Convalescent Nursing Home, Mayflower Gardens, Kiwanis, Shriners, AV Boys and Girls Club

About:

    Dr. Garrison specializes in Family Practice and Internal Medicine with over 32 years of experience. Preventative Care, Alternative Care and Holistic Medicine are incorporated in his practice style. He is a God fearing family man, avid traveler and active outdoorsman.
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