Heather Lovelace, DNP

Heather is a nurse practitioner specializing in orthopedics. She offers joint injections and other in-office procedures. She also assists surgeons in the operating room during orthopedic surgeries.

Heather takes pride in providing compassionate care and helping people heal from injuries and illness. She is grateful that her career provides a meaningful way to impact lives and keep people moving.

In college, Heather played basketball at Whitman College and got to know Oregon through her team’s road trips. Coming from the East Coast, she is excited to further her career with Samaritan while also being closer to family in Northern California.

Away from the office, she enjoys running, hiking, yoga, horseback riding and exploring new places.