My name is Dr. Boriana Nikolova, and I am a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner in the United States and a medical doctor in Bulgaria. Much like a family physician, a family nurse practitioner is a primary care medical provider with extensive training in the diagnosis and primary care treatment of all of types of health conditions and injuries seen. At Desert Senita Community Health Center, we work closely with our patients and their entire care team to ensure that our patients receive the absolute best care possible.

Just like the many other awesome health care providers and clinicians at Desert Senita Community Health Center, my training is extensive. I personally have 30 years of experience in healthcare. I graduated from Medical School in my home country of Bulgaria and completed four years of residency and fellowship in medicine, practicing for two years as a medical doctor in Bulgaria before moving to the United States. In the U.S. I completed both a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Nursing at the University of Arizona. I completed post-master’s training as a Family Nurse Practitioner at Northern Arizona University. My experience includes many years in very diverse practice setting, including primary care, emergency medicine, trauma, and obstetrics and gynecology.

In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, travelling, and learning about new places, cultures, and traditions.

I joined Desert Senita Community Health Center this year because my purpose in life is to help people by using my unique knowledge and skills as a medical provider. Wellness and patient-centered holistic care is very important to me.