Helena Benham

FNP-BC, FNP-C, APRN

Helena is a Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner through both the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and the American Nurses Credentialing Center and specializes in Gastroenterology. She attended Eastern Kentucky University where she received a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing before going on to obtain her Master’s as a Family Nurse Practitioner from Spalding University. Helena’s previous nursing experience includes both cardiac progressive care and endoscopy. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and getting outdoors any chance she can.

Rebecca DiCicco, PACRebecca DiCicco

PA-C

Rebecca is Board Certified by the National Committee on Certification of Physician Assistants as a Physician Assistant specializing in Gastroenterology.  She completed her Bachelor of Science at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana and her Master of Science in Physician Assistant studies at Kettering Medical College in Kettering, Ohio.  Rebecca is a Louisville native and is excited to be a part our expert GI team!

Laura Esterle

APRN, FNP-C

Laura is board certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners as a Family Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Gastroenterology. She completed her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master of Science in Nursing at Bellarmine University in Louisville, Kentucky where she graduated Cum Laude and served as an active member of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing. Laura’s previous nursing experience includes endoscopy care and pediatric intensive care.

In Laura’s her free time, she enjoys being with friends and family, traveling, crafting, and walking her dog Boone.

Lauren Eurton

NP-C, APRN

Lauren is certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners National Certification Board as an Adult Nurse Practitioner specializing in Gastroenterology.  She completed her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master of Science in Nursing at the University of Louisville in Louisville, Kentucky.  Lauren is married and enjoys hiking, UofL basketball, reading, and spending time with family and friends in her spare time.

Rachel Fisher, APRNRachel Fisher

NP-C, APRN

Rachel is certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners National Certification Board as a Family Nurse Practitioner specializing in Gastroenterology.  She completed her Bachelor of Science in Psychobiology at Centre College in Danville, Kentucky, then went on to complete her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and her Master of Science in Nursing at Bellarmine University in Louisville, Kentucky.  Rachel is married with two children.

Rachel Gould

NP-C, APRN

Rachel is certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners as a Family Nurse Practitioner specializing in Gastroenterology. She completed her Master and Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Bellarmine University in Louisville. Her previous nursing experience includes women’s health and endoscopy. In addition to spending time with her fiancé and family, Rachel enjoys traveling, outdoor activities, reading, watching movies, and walking her dog.

Aimee Ilgenfritz

NP-C, APRN

Aimee is certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners as a Family Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Gastroenterology. She completed both her Bachelor and Master degrees in Nursing from Bellarmine University, where she graduated Magna Cum Laude. In her free time, Aimee enjoys hiking with her dogs, traveling, playing sand volleyball, and the exploring local food & brewery scene.

Nicole Moore

NP-C, APRN

Nicole is certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners National Certification Board as an Adult Nurse Practitioner specializing in Gastroenterology. She completed her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at the University of Indianapolis and her Master of Science in Nursing at IUPUI in Indianapolis.  Nicole is married with a young son and enjoys spending time with her family, playing with her dogs and enjoying time on the family farm.

Donna Moss

NP-C, APRN

Donna is certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners National Certification Board as a Family Nurse Practitioner specializing in Gastroenterology.  She completed her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Bellarmine College and her Master of Science in Nursing at Spaulding University in Louisville, Kentucky.  In her free time, Donna enjoys camping, fishing, and spending time with her husband and 2 Yorkies.

Kathleen Stump

NP-C, APRN

Kathleen is certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners National Certification Board as a Family Nurse Practitioner. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Eastern KY University and her Master of Science in Nursing from Frontier Nursing University. She has experience working as a hospitalist, and specializes in Gastroenterology. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, hiking, reading,  and spending time with her daughter.

Cheryl Thurman

NP-C, APRN

Cheryl Thurman earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Indiana University in 1982, and her Master of Science in Nursing from Spalding University in 2004, graduating with honors from both. She is board certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, as a Family Nurse Practitioner. Cheryl is a member of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, The American Association of Nurse Practitioners, and The Kentucky Coalition of Nurse Practitioners and Nurse Midwives. In her leisure time Cheryl and her husband, Dr. Jeffrey Echelberger enjoy travel, food/wine, live music, following the Cubs, U of L and IU sports when not spending time with their four children, and first grandchild.

Alyssa Wells

 NP-C, APRN

Alyssa is certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners National Certification Board as a Family Nurse Practitioner specializing in Gastroenterology.  She completed her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Indiana University in Bloomington and her Master of Science in Nursing at Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana.  In addition to spending time with family, friends, and her husband, Alyssa loves cheering for the Indiana Hoosiers, Chicago Cubs, and Pittsburgh Steelers.

Hillary Zega

NP-C, APRN

Hillary is certified by the American Academy of nurse practitioners national certification board as a family nurse practitioner. She completed a Bachelor of Science in Biology at the University of Kentucky and a Bachelor of Science and Masters of Science in Nursing at the University of Louisville. She is a Louisville native and is married with one son. She enjoys running, traveling, and doing anything outdoors with her family and friends.