Meet Dr. Barbara Turpin, DNP

Your Partner in Functional Medicine & Optimal Health

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Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner | Doctor of Nursing Practice

Dr. Barbara Turpin brings over 17 years of comprehensive clinical experience to Trinity Health Plus, combining the depth of critical care expertise with the personalized functional medicine approach. As a Doctor of Nursing Practice with dual board certifications, she represents the highest level of advanced practice nursing education and clinical excellence.

A Unique Clinical Journey

Deep Clinical Foundation: Dr. Turpin's journey began with 8 years in intensive care units (CVICU, MICU, SICU, and Trauma), where she developed an exceptional understanding of how body systems interconnect. This critical care foundation provides insights that most primary care providers don't have—she understands how hormone imbalances affect cardiovascular health, how gut dysfunction impacts metabolism, and how thyroid issues cascade through every body system.

Primary Care Excellence: For the past 6+ years, Dr. Turpin has been a Senior Clinical Lead, managing comprehensive primary care across 30+ facilities. This experience revealed the limitations of traditional medicine's "pill for every symptom" approach, inspiring her transition to functional medicine, where she addresses root causes rather than just treating symptoms.

  • "After years in critical care, I learned that the body's systems are intricately connected—you can't optimize one without considering the others. I saw too many patients getting temporary fixes instead of lasting solutions in traditional primary care. At Trinity Health Plus, I combine my clinical depth with a functional medicine approach to help you achieve true wellness, not just symptom management. We take time to listen, investigate root causes, and create personalized treatment plans that address your whole health picture."

    Awards & Recognition

    • Excellence in Patient Safety and Patient Care

    • Summa Cum Laude Academic Achievement (DNP Program)

    • Dean's List Recognition (Multiple Institutions)

    • Magna Cum Laude Honors (Multiple Degree Programs)

    Beyond Medicine

    Dr. Turpin enjoys cooking, entertaining, traveling, and is currently learning to scuba dive. She believes that pursuing personal passions is essential for overall wellness, a philosophy she brings to her patient care approach.

  • Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) | Chamberlain University
    Summa Cum Laude, Dean's List

    Master of Science in Nursing (Family Nurse Practitioner) | Chamberlain University
    Magna Cum Laude, Dean's List

    Bachelor of Science in Nursing | Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
    Magna Cum Laude, Dean's List

  • Dr. Turpin holds active Advanced Practice Registered Nurse licenses in Florida, California, Alaska, Arizona, and New York, allowing her to provide comprehensive telehealth services across multiple states. This extensive licensing demonstrates her commitment to expanding access to quality functional medicine care.

    • American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (FNP-C)

    • American Nurses Credentialing Center (FNP-BC)

    • Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN)

    • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

    • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

    • Basic Life Support (BLS)

    • American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)

    • American Nurses Association (ANA)

    • Florida Nurses Association (FNA)

    • American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA)