Andrea Perkins, DNP, FNP-BC

Andrea Perkins, DNP, FNP-BC

Certified Nurse Practitioner
Neurology
Accepting new patients
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    About me

    Andrea Perkins, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC is a nurse practitioner in the Department of Neurology and works in the Smith Alzheimer’s Center providing care for patients with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. She is a member of the American Academy of Neurology, American Association of Nurse Practitioners, Illinois Society for Advanced Practice Nursing, Sigma International Honor Society for nurses and is a former member of the Illinois State Board of Nursing.

    Gender

    Female

    Additional languages spoken

    English

    Education & training

    Positions
    Certified Nurse Practitioner
    Board Certifications
    Family Nurse Practitioner
    Graduate Degree
    M.Sc, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
    Doctor of Nursing Practice, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
    Undergraduate Degree
    BS in Nursing, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

    Specialties

    Conditions

    Patients in waiting room

    Appointments

    SIU Medicine strongly encourages all patients to verify coverage, benefits and which providers are considered in-network with their health plan. SIU Medicine has more than 300 health care providers ready to serve you and your family. SIU Medicine accepts a wide variety of governmental and non-governmental health plans to serve our community. 

    Clinical locations

    Locations

    SIU Medicine Neurology | Springfield

    751 N. Rutledge St. Springfield, IL 62702 Suite 3100
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    Mon - Fri: 8:00 am-4:30 pm
    217-545-8000

    Hospital privileges

    • HSHS St. John's Hospital, Springfield, IL
    • Memorial Health, Springfield IL

    Research

    Research Interests
    Caregiver Burden, Rural Community Health & Education

    Featured Publications

    [1] Blackstock M.  Park J.  Loop MS.  Hyte M.  Perkins A.  Gunter SG.  Matthews L.  Huber L.  Comparative study on the time trends of antimicrobial resistance at animal and human hospitals in a shared community.  2025 Jun;20():101096. 
    PMID: 40529905

    [2] Womack CL.  Perkins A.  Arnold JM.  Cognitive Impairment in the Primary Care Clinic.  2024 Jun;51(2):233-251. 
    PMID: 38692772

    [3] Perkins AV.  Sellon DC.  Gay JM.  Lofgren ET.  Jones LP.  Davis MA.  Longitudinal observation of meticillin-resistant pulsotypes in six veterinary hospitals in the north-western United States.  2022 Dec;9(1):e241. 
    PMID: 35928590

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