Elizabeth S Cobb, FNP

Elizabeth Cobb, DNP, RN, MSN, FNP-C, is a family nurse practitioner who specializes in gerontology, providing care to patients 65 and up. She enjoys getting to know her patients and their families.

“I believe it’s very important to understand the circumstances that bring the patient to me, so that I can provide compassionate care and meet the patient where they are in the moment,” she says.

Born and raised in Staunton, Virginia, Elizabeth admired her grandmother’s work as a nurse. When Elizabeth shadowed a nurse practitioner in high school, she knew she wanted to pursue a similar career.

Elizabeth earned her undergraduate and master’s degrees in nursing from the University of Virginia. She then completed a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree at Virginia Commonwealth University. She most recently worked as a family nurse practitioner at Hospice of the Piedmont in Charlottesville.

Elizabeth and her husband have two children who keep them busy. She enjoys cooking, baking, and traveling. An avid runner, she recently completed the Chicago Marathon.

Organizational Involvement/Membership

• Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society

Gender

Female

Languages

English

Age Groups Seen

Older Adults (65+)

Certification

American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (Family Nurse Practitioner)