Dedicated Senior Medical Center

Dori Thompson

Dr. Dori Thompson’s interest in healthcare started at a young age. “I loved the idea of healing people,” she says. Her favorite part of her profession is building interpersonal relationships with patients. “I think building a relationship takes several things—time, interest, empathy, and trust. I want my patients to feel that I am listening, that I am not rushing them, that I am invested in what they are saying and will work with them to solve any problems,” Dr. Thompson explains. She wants patients to “feel like a part of their own care team.” In her free time, Dr. Thompson can be found spending time with her family. She also loves college sports and is a huge fan of the University of Kentucky football and basketball.

Education: University of Kentucky , St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Family Practice Residency

Certifications: American Board of Family Medicine

Services: Family Medicine

Stawa Blanco

Stawa Blanco loves caring for people. “Knowing that someone feels better because of you, someone is taking their medication correctly because of you, someone is staying healthy because of you gives me an intrinsic feeling of happiness, which I cannot explain,” she says. She approaches every patient with empathy and takes the time to understand their needs. She views her relationship with patients as a partnership and strives to be accessible. “You will be part of the care team in any decision regarding your health. The goal is keeping you healthy and keeping you out of the hospital,” she says. In her free time, Stawa Blanco loves traveling to new places. She has been inside the pyramids in Egypt as well as the White House.

Education: South University , University of Cincinnati , Northern Kentucky University

Certifications: American Association of Nurse Practitioners , Ohio Association of Advanced Practice Nurses

Services: Family Medicine

Stacey Fletcher

Stacey Fletcher, who has been serving as a nurse for nearly twenty years, says her “desire and dedication to help people is as strong as ever.” Her favorite part of being a family nurse practitioner is “helping people to feel their best.” She adds, “When patients feel better, that is all the reward I need.” Compassion, listening, and understanding are key parts of her practice. She loves caring for her senior patients. “I chose to work with the senior population because they deserve the best care and most attention, and that is what I strive to do every day,” she says. In her free time, Stacey Fletcher loves spending time with her husband and two kids. They especially enjoy exploring the outdoors and attending sporting events.

Education: University of Cincinnati , Xavier University

Services: Primary Care