Kela Gates, FNP-C
Family Nurse Practitioner
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Specialty
Family MedicineGraduate Education
Georgia State University
Undergraduate Education
Howard University
Certification
American Association of Nurse Practitioners
American Heart Association
Alzheimer's Association
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of NursingLanguages Spoken
English
Practicing Location
Primary Care at Jackson
About Kela Gates, FNP-C
Kela prioritizes creating a comfortable space where patients feel heard, supported, and empowered. She believes that health journeys don’t have to be perfect to be meaningful, and she encourages patients to celebrate small steps toward long-term progress.
Kela Gates, FNP-C completed her Master of Science in Nursing at Georgia State University. She is a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, the American Heart Association, the Alzheimer’s Association, and Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing.
With a deep belief in the power of education and compassion in healthcare, Kela strives to empower her patients to take an active role in their wellness, helping them do what they love, with the people they love, for as long as possible.
Kela’s clinical interests include preventive medicine, chronic disease management, and wellness education. She is particularly passionate about primary care because it allows her to treat the whole person, mind, body, and lifestyle, while building long-term, trusted relationships with her patients.
Outside the office, Kela enjoys spending quality time with her family, discovering hidden gems on weekend getaways, and exploring new recipes in the kitchen. She’s also a dedicated indoor gardener and a lifelong learner who always has a new book or topic she’s diving into.