Kristi Lafferty graduated from the WVU School of Nursing with her Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) in May 1995. She then returned to WVU for graduate school and completed her Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) in December 2000. Following board certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner, Kristi practiced at a VA Medical Center briefly followed by work in the field of nephrology from 2002-2005. She then began training with Central West Virginia Dermatology in October 2005. Kristi has been practicing in the field of Dermatology for the past twelve years. In 2010, Kristi opened her own practice, Dermatology Outreach, LLC. Nurse Practitioners are registered nurses with specialized advanced education and clinical competency to provide health and medical care for diverse populations in a variety of settings. Nurse Practitioners practice independently and in collaboration with health care professionals and other individuals to diagnose, treat and manage the patient's health problems. The autonomous nature of the nurse practitioner's advanced clinical practice requires accountability for health care outcomes. Ensuring the highest quality of care requires certification, periodic peer review, clinical outcome evaluations, a code for ethical practice, evidence of continuing professional development and maintenance of clinical skills. We accept most major insurance plans including Medicare and Medicaid. Call today for an appointment.