Whitney Thomas Hethcox, NP-C

Whitney Thomas, NP-C, completed her undergraduate studies at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA, with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences, and a Minor in Chronic Illness. Her graduate studies include a Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner, from George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia, where she graduated with honors.

As an inpatient Nurse Practitioner at Carient Heart & Vascular, Whitney takes care of patients at Inova Fairfax Hospital, Fauquier Hospital, UVA Prince William Medical Campus, and UVA Haymarket Medical Center. She helps develop treatment plans, prescribes medications, coordinates procedures, and educates patients, their families, and staff members.

I love encouraging people be the best versions of themselves. I am very passionate about helping patients, and their families understand their conditions and treatment plans.

Whitney is a Northern VA native. She has worked in cardiology her entire medical career and credits her grandmother, who was a nurse, for her caring and compassionate attitude. Her main interests include cooking, spending time with her Rottweilers - Amio and Eva, outdoor hikes/exploring with her husband, family time, her Peloton bike, reading, and teaching.