BJC Medical Group Gastroenterology at Alton is pleased to welcome Erica Card, FNP-C, a certified nurse practitioner. She collaborates with both Ahmad Karadaghy, MD, and David Riedel, MD, who are both board-certified gastroenterologists.
BJCMG Gastroenterology is located in Medical Office Building B, 4 Memorial Drive, Suite 230, on the Alton Memorial Hospital campus. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 618-463-7874.
Erica received her Master of Science in Nursing degree from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville in 2017. Prior to expanding her skillset, Erica practiced as a registered nurse since 2011, when she received her Bachelor of Science in nursing degree from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
“I believe a provider should be on a team with their patients and should work together as one to optimize their treatment,” Erica says. “I also believe strongly in taking time to provide education, so the patient has the knowledge to make informed decisions regarding their health.”
Erica joins the gastroenterology practice with a passion for the GI system and procedures.
“Gastroenterology was my first career as a nurse and I really enjoyed getting to know my patients and their diseases,” Erica explains. “GI is great because nutrition is so important in many diseases of the GI tract. I love learning about nutrition and educating people on this topic which is another reason I decided to continue a specialty in GI.”