Traci Richards Burks is a dedicated and experienced Nurse Practitioner with a diverse clinical background spanning infectious disease, internal medicine, psychiatric and behavioral health, and telehealth. Originally from Alabama, she relocated to Louisiana in 2004 to pursue professional opportunities and has been serving the community ever since.
Traci earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from the University of Alabama at Birmingham before advancing her education with a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) certification from Samford University. Committed to lifelong learning and leadership in healthcare, she obtained a Doctorate in Health Administration (DHA) from the University of Phoenix in 2013 and later completed a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) certification from Northwestern State University in 2019.
With a comprehensive approach to patient care, Traci provides services across the lifespan, from young children to geriatric patients. She specializes in behavioral health screenings and evaluations, comprehensive assessments, history and physicals, diagnosis, and the management of acute and chronic medical and psychiatric conditions. In addition, she has specialized expertise in addiction medicine.
