Sharon Craddock, AG-ACNP-BC, PMHNP-BC: Leading the Way in Addiction Psychiatry
Dual-Certified Nurse Practitioner Combines Mental and Physical Health Care at Foundation Medical Group in Midlothian, Virginia
Sharon Craddock, AG-ACNP-BC, PMHNP-BC, a Board-Certified Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, is making significant strides in addiction psychiatry as the Lead Addiction Medicine and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner at Foundation Medical Group in Midlothian, Virginia. With her unique dual board certifications, Sharon takes a holistic approach to patient care, addressing both mental and physical health challenges faced by those struggling with addiction and co-occurring conditions.
Foundation Medical Group offers a comprehensive range of outpatient substance abuse treatment and behavioral health services. With a focus on compassionate care, the team at Foundation emphasizes treating patients as they would want to be treated, understanding that everyone’s journey is different. Sharon and her colleagues work with individuals dealing with a variety of mental health issues, including depression, anxiety, PTSD, and ADHD. The clinic stands out in Virginia as one of the few to provide cutting-edge EEG brain mapping services, further enhancing their treatment capabilities.
Sharon’s academic journey began at the University of North Carolina Asheville, where she earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology. She later completed her Bachelor of Science in Registered Nursing at Johns Hopkins School of Nursing in 2007. Her commitment to advancing her expertise continued with a Master of Science in Nursing as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner in 2013. After gaining extensive experience in internal medicine and critical care at a busy trauma center in Baltimore, Sharon identified the pressing need for mental health services, particularly during the pandemic. This realization led her to pursue additional training, earning her second MSN specializing as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner from Maryville University of Saint Louis in 2024.
Sharon’s professional affiliations include active membership in the American Nurses Association and the American Psychiatric Nurses Association. She attributes her success to hard work, a commitment to lifelong learning instilled by her father, and a passion for helping others. Her willingness to take risks and confront challenges head-on has made her a leader in her field and a beacon of hope for her patients.
With Sharon Craddock at the helm of addiction psychiatry at Foundation Medical Group, patients can expect innovative and compassionate care tailored to their unique needs.
Learn More about Sharon Craddock:
Through her online profile, https://todaysnurse.org/nurse/4149414 or through Foundation Medical Group, http://www.foundationmedicalgroup.org/virginia-home-page/
