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UVA Health Provider
Allyson K Pennington, FNP
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Obstetrics and Gynecology
Primary Location
Today's Hours: Closed
Primary Phone Number
Fax Number
434.295.5491
Additional Locations
Bio & Overview
Allyson Pennington, DNP, FNP, is a family nurse practitioner. She treats women before, during, and after pregnancy. She also provides general reproductive care.
Pennington completed her bachelor’s degree, master’s degree, and doctorate degree in nursing at the University of Virginia. She is a certified critical care nurse. She is also a certified breastfeeding specialist.
Pennington builds relationships with her patients. "Being present and expressing empathy is the best way to build trust," she says. "The patient is in control of their care, and I am their teammate working with them to reach their goals."
Her research interests include:
- Special pathogens
- Pregnancy-related mood disorders
- Preeclampsia (a high blood pressure pregnancy condition)
- Gender
- Female
- Languages
- English
- Age Groups Seen
- Adults (21-65)
Older Adults (65+)
- Certification
- American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) (Family Nurse Practitioner)