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Paul Pristas

MS, PMHNP-BC

Nurse Practitioner

Paul is a Florida native, and spent 38 years in Naples, FL prior to moving to Franklin, TN. He first developed his passion for patient care working as a Firefighter/paramedic for 15 years. Having run thousands of emergency calls, he saw a great need for mental health services and decided to pursue a career in Psychiatry. Paul has a B.S. in Health Science from Nova Southeastern University. He earned his master’s degree in Psychiatric Nursing from Vanderbilt University and is an ANCC board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.

Paul is a compassionate provider who treats all his patients with kindness and respect. He believes strongly in holistic care and providing for physical, mental, spiritual, and social needs of the patient. He is now proud to be a Tennessean and have the opportunity to serve this great community. Paul loves spending time with his family. They love to travel, hike, boat, and spend time outdoors.