Our ARNP's

Jason Carter

Jason Carter, ARNP-C, came to the Digestive Disease Clinic in 2002 to work as a Registered Nurse Practitioner in the specialty field of gastroenterology. "The DDC is a place where people work together to meet the needs of the patients," says Carter. "Our team strives to be accommodating and complete." Carter's duties include consulting with patients on the management of acute and chronic gastrointestinal illness, but he has a special interest in working with patients who have Hepatitis C.

Carter chose nursing as his profession because he enjoys working with a variety of people, and because he finds satisfaction in helping his patients find solutions to their medical problems. "I felt like I needed to do something to make a difference in people's lives," he says. "I listen to my patients' symptoms and problems, and I try to give each one as much time and energy as possible to devote to their needs."

Originally from Presque Isle, Maine, Mr. Carter was attracted to Tallahassee and Florida State due to the warm weather. He has both his undergraduate and master's degree in nursing from FSU, and has continued post-graduate education by becoming nationally certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner through the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

Louisa Leano Dowling

Louisa Leano Dowling, ARNP-C, joined the staff of Digestive Disease Clinic in August 2003. As she comes from a family of medical professionals, her passion for nursing began at an early age. Her clinical background includes specialties in Neurology, Wound Care and Nutrition Support that fundamentally provided her with an interest in gastroenterology. Today, she has developed and nurtured a caring relationship with her patients through which she finds fulfillment in knowing that she has made a positive difference in their lives.

Dowling relocated to Tallahassee from New York in 1980. She received her undergraduate and graduate degrees from Florida State University. She completed post-graduate education and holds certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner through the American Nurses Credentialing Center . She is married and has one child. Her interests include her family, dance, reading and martial arts.

Todd Chenicek

Todd Chenicek, ARNP-C, joined the staff of the Digestive Disease Clinic in 2005. Born in Chicago, Mr. Chenicek grew up in West Palm Beach, Florida. In 1989 he moved to Tallahassee to attend Florida State University, receiving Bachelor of Science degrees in Biological Sciences and Nursing. From 1996 to 2005, he worked as a Registered Nurse in the Neurological Intensive Care Unit at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital. In 2004, continuing his studies, Mr. Chenicek received a Master of Science degree in Nursing from Florida State University; shortly thereafter he was certified as an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP-C) by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.

Being a Nurse Practitioner extends Mr. Chenicek’s ability to use his medical knowledge and skills to help others. His clinical background includes gastroenterology, neurology, neurosurgery and trauma. “My nine years of experience in the intensive care unit gave me the opportunity to refine the skills I need to help my patients at the Digestive Disease Clinic”.

Mr. Chenicek is married with two children. When he is not working, he particularly enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, reading, woodworking, photography and the outdoors.