Locations
224 Memorial Dr.
Gatesville Texas,
Phone: (254) 248-6204
Fax: (254) 248-6254
1507 West Main Street, Building 2
Gatesville Texas, 76528
Phone: (254) 865-2166
Fax: (254) 248-0626
Specialites
Family MedicineWound Care
Date Joined
February 2023
About Amy Bass, APRN, FNP-C
Amy Bass, a family nurse practitioner (FNP), was raised in Houston, Texas, for most of her childhood until her family moved to Alabama.
Amy completed her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Liberty University before earning her Master’s in the Family Nurse Practitioner program at Chamberlain University. Amy has nursing experience in the emergency department and rehabilitation services and FNP experience in primary care, pediatrics, and women’s health.
Amy met her husband in Alabama, and they are high school sweethearts. Her husband is on active duty in the Army, and they have moved to Gatesville from Colorado. Outside of work, Amy enjoys spending time outdoors with her family of three children. Together, they love to hike, camp, and travel. She is fond of growing flowers, vegetables, and herbs.
Amy focuses on providing a patient-centered, holistic approach to the healthcare experience at Coryell Health.
Education
FNP Master’s Program
Chamberlain University, Chicago, IL
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA
Dean’s List Honoree 2018
Associate Degree Nursing
Fayetteville Technical Community College, Fayetteville, NC
Professional Organizations
American Association of Nurse Practitioners, AANP
Association of American Perioperative Nurses, AORN
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