Heather Dockery, NP
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Dockery Nurse Practitioner
1760253280Is Heather Dockery, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Heather Dockery, NP has a trust score of 52/100 — below average for Fort Oglethorpe. Consider comparing with other providers nearby. At 2 years of practice, they are early in their career.
The most important verification step for any nurse practitioner is confirming an active, unrestricted license with the state board — use the panel on this page to check Dockery's current standing and any public disciplinary actions directly at the source.
What is a psych/mental health nurse practitioner?
Psychiatric-mental health NPs (PMHNPs) diagnose and treat mental health conditions, including medication management and therapy.
When to see one: For depression, anxiety, ADHD, or psychiatric medication management.
More about psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioners →Trust Verification
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- License Active
- No Disciplinary Actions
- Credentials Verified
- Established Practice
- Focus Verified
Nurse practitioners in Fort Oglethorpe, GA
Fort Oglethorpe has 21 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 7 years in practice, and 3 focused on psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner. Georgia nurse practitioners are licensed and disciplined by the Georgia Board of Nursing, whose public record covers license status, disciplinary actions.
Peer Comparison
2
Years practicing
7
Avg in Fort Oglethorpe
21
Nurse Practitioners in Fort Oglethorpe
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Credential
Before your appointment
- Confirm Dockery's license is active and unrestricted with the Georgia board of nursing (link on this page).
- Ask whether they practice independently or under a collaborative agreement — scope varies by state.
- Confirm they can prescribe what you may need, including any controlled medications, in your state.
- Describe your health goal and ask whether they handle it directly or coordinate with a physician.
- Ask about cost, insurance, and typical appointment length.
Frequently asked questions
Is Heather Dockery, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Heather Dockery, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1760253280) on file in the national provider registry. Active license status and any public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Georgia Board of Nursing — verify current standing using the link on this page.
How experienced is Heather Dockery, NP?
Heather Dockery, NP has approximately 2 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Fort Oglethorpe has about 7 years. There are 21 nurse practitioners in Fort Oglethorpe, including 3 with a psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Heather Dockery, NP located?
Heather Dockery, NP practices at Dockery Nurse Practitioner, 1875 FANT DR, Fort Oglethorpe, GA 30742. Phone: (912) 314-7563.
Related reading
Choosing a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
PMHNPs are a growing option for mental-health medication management.
Can Nurse Practitioners Prescribe Medication?
In most states NPs can prescribe, including many controlled substances.
How to Verify an NP's License
Confirming an active license and clean record is a smart first step.
Verify License & Discipline
License status and public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Georgia Board of Nursing, whose official record verifies license status, disciplinary actions. Check Dockery's current standing at the source:
Look up on the state boardWe link to the official board rather than republishing discipline records, so you always see the most current, authoritative status.
Quick Facts
- Focus
- Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
- Credential
- NP
- Gender
- Female
- NPI Since
- 01/12/2024