Dr. Carolyn K. Clevenger DNP, RN

Gerontological Nurse Practitioner

Dr. Clevenger is a clinical track professor and gerontological nurse practitioner. She is a nationally recognized educational leader in advanced practice nursing and in geriatrics and gerontology.

With a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree, she is board-certified in both Adult-Gerontology Primary Care and Gerontological Nursing. Dr. Clevenger's expertise lies in gerontology, a field where she has made significant contributions, particularly in improving care for older adults.

As a Fellow of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and the Gerontological Society of America, her leadership and dedication to gerontological nursing are widely recognized. Dr. Clevenger co-founded the Integrated Memory Care Clinic, an innovative clinical model that provides memory and primary care in a single integrated model for people living with dementia and their care partners. Her commitment to education, clinical excellence, and advancing nursing practice is evident in her role at Emory, where she shapes future healthcare professionals while continuing to impact geriatric care.