Dr. Carla Flippin earned an undergraduate degree in Nursing from University of Louisville (UofL) and later completed her graduate degree at Vanderbilt University, specializing in Pediatric Primary Advanced Practice Nursing. Carla is a second time graduate of UofL, earning a Doctorate of Nursing Practice with a research focus in school-based mental health programs in the pediatric population.

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Dr. Flippin brings years of diverse nursing experience across newborn nursery, postpartum, behavioral health, and pediatric specialties. She is a Kentucky native and relocated to Houston, Texas in March 2021. Dr. Flippin currently works as a full time nurse practitioner in a local private school community. She looks forward to creating partnerships and supporting PUSH in improving maternal health experiences and outcomes.