Mary Patterson is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner specializing in Family Medicine. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville and went on to receive her Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Missouri–St. Louis. Mary has a special passion for caring for older adults, recognizing the wisdom and experience they have to offer. She enjoys building strong relationships with her patients, taking the time to understand who they are and what matters most. “I love getting to know their stories and what is important to them,” she said. In her free time, she enjoys scuba diving with her husband, watching SEC football, spending time with her sons while they fish, gardening, and walking with her dogs.