
Emily Nielsen, APRN
Highlights
Languages
- English
Gender
FemaleAbout Emily Nielsen
About The Provider
Emily Nielsen, MSN, FNP, provides endocrinology care with a focus on diabetes management, thyroid disorders and metabolic health. Care includes preventive services, medication management and ongoing support for chronic conditions. The goal is to help patients understand their diagnosis, improve daily health management and work toward realistic, sustainable outcomes.
Nielsen earned a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from Olivet Nazarene University in Bourbonnais, Illinois. She is board certified as a family nurse practitioner through the American Nurses Credentialing Center. She also holds bariatric nursing certification, supporting experience in weight management and metabolic health that complements endocrine care.
Care is guided by listening, clear communication and shared decision-making. Each visit is structured to meet patients where they are, whether addressing diabetes, thyroid conditions or other hormone-related concerns. Personal experience with diabetes provides added understanding of daily challenges, helping build trust and support care plans that are practical and easier to follow.
Locations
- HSHS Medical Group Diabetes and Endocrinology - Springfield
- 1118 West Legacy Pointe Drive, Springfield, IL 62711
- Get Directions
- phone: 217-787-8870
- fax: 217-787-6158
Expertise
Education
- Undergraduate: Olivet Nazarene University, Registered Nurse
- Graduate School: Olivet Nazarene University, Family Practice Nurse Practitioner , 2014
Board Certifications
- Family Nurse Practitioner: American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
Insurance
- AETNA BETTER HEALTH
- AETNA/COVENTRY
- AMBETTER
- BCBSIL PPO
- CIGNA
- CLEAR SPRING HEALTH
- CONSOCIATE CARE
- CORVEL
- CURRENT HEALTH SOLUTIONS
- HEALTHLINK
- HUMANA
- MEDICA
- MEDICAID
- MEDICARE
- MOLINA
- MULTIPLAN PHCS SAVILITY
- NAPHCARE
- OPTUM UHC VA CCN
- PNOA
- TRIWEST
- UHC
- ZELIS/HFN