MaryAnn Fragola, DNP, ANPc, ACHPN is a board-certified oncology nurse practitioner. She has been a part our practice for over 20 yrs providing direct patient care. She previously served as Clinical director of the palliative and supportive department and currently serves as Chief of wellness services

She is a graduate of Wilkes University where she completed her Doctor of Nursing Practice Program. Dr. Fragola earned her MSN degree Adult Nurse Practitioner from SUNY Stony Brook University. Dr. Fragola has experience in hematology, oncology, hospice care, and medical-surgical care in-home, outpatient, and in-hospital settings.

More recently, she obtained her National board certification in advanced hospice and palliative care, as well as, completed an advanced training certificate in palliative care. Dr. Fragola has been actively involved in the implementation of our current palliative care program. She is a certified medical marijuana prescriber. She serves as an Adjunct Professor and continues to teach students online, as well as, precept/mentor nurse practitioner students and new hires within the practice.

As a Doctor of Nursing Practice, Dr. Fragola’s services include, but are not limited to assessing phone and walk-in triage, performing physical examinations, ordering and interpreting labs and tests, and prescribing treatments and medications. She is also a sub-investigator in multiple clinical research trials requiring close patient assessment, ongoing monitoring, and detailed documentation.

Dr. Fragola is affiliated with the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, Oncology Nurse Society, and with the Hospice and Palliative Nurse Association. She has authored multiple publications featured in the Journal of the Advanced Practitioner of Oncology, and The Clinical Advisor.

Maryann was recently published in the Journal of the Advanced Practitioner of Oncology, See here.

She was also mentioned on clinical advisor.com here and continues to acts as an active Peer-reviewer for Clinical advisor as well.