Patient Care Team
Nurse Practitioners &
Physician Assistants
Our Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants work directly with our patients both in the clinic setting and assisting the physicians in surgery. They are all Master’s Level educated, Board Certified, and are required to retest every few years in order to maintain their certification.
Nurse Practitioners/Physician Assistants
Our Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants work directly with our patients both in the clinic setting and assisting the physicians in surgery. They are all Master’s Level educated, Board Certified, and are required to retest every few years in order to maintain their certification.
Chris Howard, RN, MSN, CFNP
Chris Howard, RN, MSN, CFNP begin collaborative practice with Dr. Pierce Nunley in 2001. His undergraduate work was completed at Northwestern State University where he earned his BSN in Nursing in 1994. His Master’s degree in Nursing and his Board Certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner were both attained in 2000. Chris sees patients in clinic and assists Dr. Nunley during spine surgical procedures. He is an avid runner, swimmer and tennis player. He is married to Heather Stafford Howard and they have two daughters.
Chris Howard, RN, MSN, CFNP
Chris Howard, RN, MSN, CFNP begin collaborative practice with Dr. Pierce Nunley in 2001. His undergraduate work was completed at Northwestern State University where he earned his BSN in Nursing in 1994. His Master’s degree in Nursing and his Board Certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner were both attained in 2000. Chris sees patients in clinic and assists Dr. Nunley during spine surgical procedures. He is an avid runner, swimmer and tennis player. He is married to Heather Stafford Howard and they have two daughters.
Stephen Kay, PA-C
Stephen Kay, PA-C began collaborative practice with Dr. Euby Kerr in December of 2005. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Physician Assistant Studies in August 2001 at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center. Stephen received his initial Spine training in Baton Rouge from 2002-2005 and has worked as a Physician Assistant specializing in Spine since that time. He currently sees patients in clinic as well as assisting during surgical procedures.
Stephen has been a member of the Louisiana National Guard for the past 25 years. He is currently serving in the capacity of senior medical officer and has achieved the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. He is an avid runner and has completed several marathons and half-marathons. He is also very involved in activities at his church. Stephen and all three of his children play the violin. Stephen is married to Sarah O’Laughlin Kay and has one son and two daughters, Landon, Kirsten, and Kylie.
Stephen Kay, PA-C
Stephen Kay, PA-C began collaborative practice with Dr. Euby Kerr in December of 2005. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Physician Assistant Studies in August 2001 at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center. Stephen received his initial Spine training in Baton Rouge from 2002-2005 and has worked as a Physician Assistant specializing in Spine since that time. He currently sees patients in clinic as well as assisting during surgical procedures.
Stephen has been a member of the Louisiana National Guard for the past 25 years. He is currently serving in the capacity of senior medical officer and has achieved the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. He is an avid runner and has completed several marathons and half-marathons. He is also very involved in activities at his church. Stephen and all three of his children play the violin. Stephen is married to Sarah O’Laughlin Kay and has one son and two daughters, Landon, Kirsten, and Kylie.
Administration
Our management team is dedicated to providing the daily support to our Spine Institute team members to ensure that each patient is attended to appropriately and professionally and provided a quality experience.
- Practice Administrator: Kate Gray, CPA
Administration
Our management team is dedicated to providing the daily support to our Spine Institute team members to ensure that each patient is attended to appropriately and professionally and provided a quality experience.
- CEO/Administrator – Jenny Huggins
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Our friendly and knowledgeable staff are available to answer any questions.
(318)-629-5555