About Us

David Sanford, M.D.

EXPERIENCE

• Undergraduate: BS, Biology - University of South Alabama, Mobile AL (1989)
• Graduate: MD - University of South Alabama, Mobile AL (1993)
• Internship and Residency: University of South Alabama Medical Center, Women & Children's Hospital, Mobile AL (1993-1996)
• Certifications & Memberships: American Board of Pediatrics

Jessica Suber, F.N.P.

Jessica received her nursing education at Lander University and the Medical University of South Carolina. She was most recently a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) in Frederick, MD and served for many years in the US Army as a Family Nurse Practitioner. She has been Board-Certified as a FNP by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners since 2013. 

EXPERIENCE

• Undergraduate: Bachelors in Nursing, Lander University, Greenwood, SC (2010)
• Graduate: Masters in Nursing, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC (2013)
• Certifications & Memberships: Family Nurse Practitioner (American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, 2013-Present), Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers-American Heart Association, East Tennessee Children’s Hospital Medical Staff

INTERESTS

She enjoys spending time with her family, hunting, fishing, South Carolina Gamecock athletics and traveling.

Brandy Tinker, P.N.P.

My mom is a nurse practitioner, and my dad works in radiology. I grew up around medicine. I’ve always hated seeing people sick, and I wanted a way to help them feel better and heal. I got a degree in nursing, and then later, a medical mission trip to Honduras motivated me to return to school. Being a nurse practitioner enables me to help patients more. I love working with children because they are fun and so tough. They come in with awful colds but will still be smiling and playing. I also love watching them grow up from infants to high schoolers.

EXPERIENCE

• Undergraduate: Carson-Newman University, Jefferson City, Tenn.
• Graduate: The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tenn.
• Certifications & Memberships: Registered Nurse, Partners in Pediatrics, East Tennessee Children’s Hospital Medical Staff, Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

INTERESTS

When I’m not at the clinic, I’m usually spending time with my husband and two children, reading, being outdoors and watching sports.

Virginia Pate, F.N.P. - B.C. (PRN)

I am an East Tennessee native and received my nursing education from Carson Newman University. I have over ten years experience as a Family Nurse Practitioner working with pediatrics in both emergent and urgent care facilities in the area. I have a passion for pediatrics and enjoy working with children of all ages. I hope to be a part of your child’s growth and development assisting you in their becoming thriving young adults.

EXPERIENCE

• Undergraduate: Carson-Newman University, Jefferson City, Tenn.
• Graduate: Carson-Newman University, Jefferson City, Tenn.
• Certifications & Memberships: Member of the American Academy of Pediatrics, Registered Nurse, Certified Family Nurse Practitioner, East Tennessee Children’s Hospital Medical Staff

INTERESTS

I enjoy traveling to new places and spending time outdoors.