Deirdra Tiffany
About Deirdra Tiffany
Deirdra Tiffany is a Family Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience in emergency and family medicine, having worked at various healthcare institutions. She specializes in LGBTQ competent care, addiction medicine, and infectious disease management, and is currently employed at Oak Street Health in Richmond, Virginia.
Work at The George Washington University
Deirdra Tiffany currently serves as a Family Nurse Practitioner at The George Washington University, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she provides comprehensive healthcare services, focusing on family health and wellness. Her work emphasizes inclusive practices, particularly in providing LGBTQ competent care. This position allows her to integrate her educational background and clinical experience into her practice, contributing to the university's healthcare initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Deirdra Tiffany earned her Master of Science (M.S.) in Family Nurse Practitioner from The George Washington University, completing her studies from 2016 to 2018. She also holds a Bachelor's degree in Registered Nursing from the same institution, which she completed in 2015. Additionally, she has a Bachelor's degree in Neurobiology and Physiology from the University of Maryland, achieved from 2006 to 2010. Her education equips her with expertise in value-based care, addiction medicine, and infectious disease management.
Background in Nursing
Deirdra Tiffany has a diverse background in nursing, with experience in various healthcare settings. She worked as an Emergency Room Registered Nurse at MedStar Washington Hospital Center from 2016 to 2019. Following this, she served as a Family Nurse Practitioner at Family and Medical Counseling Service Inc. from 2019 to 2022. She also worked as a Nurse Practitioner at Whitman-Walker from 2022 to 2023. Her roles have allowed her to develop a strong foundation in patient care and healthcare delivery.
Clinical Experience and Specializations
Deirdra Tiffany has extensive clinical experience, particularly in providing specialized care. She has expertise in buprenorphine treatment for opioid use disorder and HIV/HCV treatment, indicating her focus on addiction medicine and infectious disease management. Her commitment to inclusive healthcare practices is evident in her provision of gender affirming hormone therapy. Additionally, her conversational skills in Spanish enhance her ability to communicate with a diverse patient population.
Previous Roles and Contributions
Before her current roles, Deirdra Tiffany worked as a Research Associate at MedStar Health from 2010 to 2014. This position provided her with valuable research experience that complements her clinical practice. Her previous roles as a Family Nurse Practitioner and Nurse Practitioner have allowed her to contribute to various healthcare initiatives, focusing on high-quality care and patient-centered practices.