Meet the Family Nurse Practitioner

Elizabeth Henson, MSN, APRN, FNP-C
Autonomous Practice | Primary Care | Wellness & Functional Medicine

Dispensing Practitioner | Bilingual (English & Spanish)
Elizabeth Henson is a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner, Autonomous APRN, and Dispensing Practitioner with over 20 years of clinical experience in healthcare.

She began her career as a Registered Nurse in 2005, developing a strong clinical foundation in high-acuity hospital environments, including:

  • Emergency Room (ER) – Adult & Pediatric Care
    Intensive Care Units (ICU, SICU, PICU, NICU)
    Oncology infusion (chemotherapy & immunotherapy)
    Hospice and complex patient care

Her extensive background in critical and acute care allows her to bring advanced clinical judgment, early detection, and comprehensive patient management into her current outpatient practice in Orlando, Florida.

Advanced Practice Experience

With over 5 years of experience as a Primary Care Provider, Elizabeth Henson delivers a modern, patient-centered approach that integrates:

  • Preventive care
    Chronic disease management
    Functional and wellness-based medicine
    Personalized treatment plans

She effectively bridges hospital-level expertise with outpatient primary care, providing patients with both clinical precision and individualized attention.

Clinical Focus & Special Interests

Elizabeth is committed to a whole-person, wellness-driven model of care, with focus on:

  • Primary Care & Preventive Medicine
    Obesity Medicine & Weight Management in Primary Care
    Metabolic and Lifestyle Medicine
    Women’s Health (Peri- and Post-Menopausal Care)
    Oncology support and infusion therapy

She is a member of the Obesity Medicine Association and has advanced training in:

Obesity Medicine & Lifestyle Management
Peri- and Post-Menopausal Care

Distinctions & Professional Recognition

Elizabeth Henson was selected as a scholarship recipient to participate in the Harvard Medical School–affiliated Breast Cancer Symposium: New Horizons in Breast Cancer held in Boston, Massachusetts (2018).

This distinction reflects her commitment to clinical excellence, continuous education, and evidence-based patient care.

Professional Credentials

  • Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-C)
    Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) – Autonomous Practice
    Dispensing Practitioner
    Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)
    Registered with the National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners
    Member – Obesity Medicine Association
    Extensive experience in oncology infusion (chemotherapy & immunotherapy).