Phyllis Gilmore, M.D.
Board Certified: Family Practice
Dr. Gilmore enjoys being a family practitioner because it allows her the opportunity to establish relationships and get to know her patients as people. “I like the feeling that I can make a positive difference in someone's life,” she says.
Her approach to health care is founded on the belief that patients should have control over their health and that through education and working in partnership, they can have an active role in their treatment.
Dr. Gilmore is board certified in family medicine and has spent most of her years in medicine practicing in rural areas. She earned her medical degree at Louisiana State University Medical Center in New Orleans.
A native of Louisiana, Dr. Gilmore and her family now make their home in Vernonia. Away from her practice, she enjoys spending time with her family, listening to music of all kinds and watching NASCAR races.
Jennifer Prescott, F.N.P.
Board Certified: Family Nurse Practitioner
Jennifer Prescott’s philosophy of care is to address the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of each individual. “I will do my best to listen to their needs, and as appropriate, fit their care to their individual needs,” she says.
In her practice, Jennifer emphasizes disease prevention and encourages her patients to live healthy lifestyles. She says, “My desire is to assist patients with life choices to prevent illness and injury when possible.”
Jennifer earned her bachelor of science and master of science degrees in nursing from Sonoma State University in the San Francisco Bay Area. She has been on medical missions to Somalia, Kenya, Uganda, Zambia, South Africa, India and Mexico.
Born and raised in Santa Rosa, Calif., Jennifer moved to Oregon to be closer to her family. In her free time, she enjoys running, often five to 10 miles daily.
