Tess C. James, FNP
- Family Nurse Practitioner
- Internal Medicine
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“I believe in holistic and compassionate care where we focus on not just treating the ailment but also understanding the individual needs of each patient. My goal is empowering my patients to take care of their health and make their own decisions about their care.”
Tess James is a board-certified family nurse practitioner. She specializes in internal medicine and treating acute and chronic medical conditions.
She received her master’s degree in nursing at the University of North Carolina and her Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) at the University of South Carolina. She has more than 10 years of experience in her field.
James is married and has 3 children. They enjoy traveling, hiking and spending time together. She loves gardening and reading realistic fiction and biographies.