Our Team
We realize the importance of choosing a doctor for your family. That’s why we take the time to get to know you. Here's a little bit about us.
Dr. Robert Skinner
A native of Olive Branch, MS, Dr. Skinner has practiced in DeSoto County since 2001. He received his undergraduate degree from Mississippi College and completed medical school at Kansas City University School of Medicine in 1998. He completed his residency in 2001 through the University of Mississippi Family Medicine Residency Program where he also served as Chief Resident. Board Certified in Family Medicine, Dr. Skinner co-founded Family Medical Clinic of North Mississippi in 2003. With a long-time passion for preventing and treating cardiovascular disease he founded the Heart Attack and Stroke Prevention Center in 2011. Dr. Skinner has completed a Masters course in Clinical Lipidology, as well as completing a preceptorship program in the Bale/Doneen Method for prevention of heart attacks, ischemic strokes and diabetes.
Dr. Rachel Richardson
Dr. Richardson is a board-certified physician in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics. She graduated from Delta State University then completed medical school at Kansas City University of Medicine in 2010. She finished Med-Peds residency at UT Memphis in 2014, where she served as co-chief resident her final year. She and her husband Clark have 3 children, Zoe, Louise and Davis. They are actively involved at Longview Heights Baptist Church. In her spare time, she enjoys cooking, reading and spending time with her family.
Dr. Amy R. Woods
Dr. Woods is a native of Olive Branch. She completed her undergraduate studies at Delta State University followed by medical school at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. After completing an Internal Medicine residency, Dr. Woods served an additional year as a Chief Resident at UMMC. She was voted as Intern of the Year, Resident of the Year, and House Officer of the Year during her training. She is a Fellow in the American College of Physicians and has served the MS Chapter of the ACP and the MS State Medical Association in numerous roles. Dr. Woods enjoys gardening, reading, and travel. She is married to Patrick Woods and they have 3 children.
In Memoriam – JERRY C. MCLARTY, FNP (May 14, 1968 – May 29, 2022)
A native of the Olive Branch area, Jerry has practiced in DeSoto County since 1998. He graduated from Baptist Memorial Hospital School of Nursing in 1991, received his BSN from Union University in 1994, and a Master of Science in Nursing, FNP, from Delta State University in 1998. He is Board Certified by the ANCC. Jerry has extensive nursing management experience in Emergency Medicine and has practiced as a Nurse Practitioner since 1998. Jerry and his wife Julie attend Central Church in Memphis. In his spare time, Jerry enjoys hunting and spending time with his family.
Nicole Payne, FNP
A native of the Mississippi Delta, Nicole Payne has practiced as a Family Nurse Practitioner in Desoto County since 2007. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Delta State University in 2004 and completed her Master of Science in Nursing from Mississippi University for Women in 2007. She is board certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner through the American Nurse Credentaling Center. Nicole's passion is preventative medicine as well as chronic disease management. She has completed the preceptorship in the Bale/Doneen Method for prevention of heart attacks, ischemic strokes, and diabetes and attends yearly symposiums on family practice issues. Nicole is a member of the Mississippi Nurses Association and the Desoto County Area Nurse Practitioner Association. She is also an active member of Longview Heights Baptist Church in Olive Branch, MS and is a 2015 graduate of Leadership Desoto. During her spare time, Nicole enjoys traveling.
Shone Cook, FNP
Shone is a native Mississippian, born in Yazoo City and raised in Jackson, MS. He graduated from the University of Mississippi, Cum Laude, in 1996. Shone also served in the United States Navy for 4 years and received an honorable discharge. He attended Delta State University’s Family Nurse Practitioner program finishing first in his class and is board certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Shone is fluent in both English and Spanish. He is also certified through Cambridge University to Teach English as a foreign language. He is a member of the Sigma Theta Tau international honor society. His experience includes family practice, oncology and pediatrics. Shone is married to Susana and they have two children, Sean and Luke. They reside in Olive Branch.
Samantha Vickrey, FNP
A native of Germantown, TN, Samantha has been a Family Nurse Practitioner since 2015. She graduated from the University of Tennessee Knoxville in 2012 with a Bachelor's degree in Nursing. She then moved home to the Memphis area and worked as a med-surg nurse at St. Francis Hospital. She received her Masters of Science in Nursing from Vanderbilt University in 2015 and has been practicing family medicine since. She is board certified though the AANP. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling. She also enjoys watching SEC football and is a huge Memphis Grizzlies fan.
Lauren Vanderburg, FNP
A native of Olive Branch, MS, Lauren has been a Family Nurse Practitioner since 2017. She graduated from Baptist College of Health Sciences in 2011 with a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing and worked as an ER nurse at Baptist Memorial Hospital – Memphis. She received her Masters of Science in Nurse from the University of Memphis in 2017. Lauren is board certified through the AANP. She is married to Justin and they have one son, Grayson. In their spare time, they love cheering for the Ole Miss Rebels.
Jennifer Warren, FNP
A native of Texas, Jennifer has practiced as a Family Nurse Practitioner in Desoto County since 2012. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Baptist College of Health Sciences in 2008. After which she practiced as a registered nurse in labor and delivery and also cared for mothers with high risk pregnancies. She went on to pursue her Family Nurse Practitioner degree and earned a Master of Science in Nursing from The University of Memphis in 2012. Jennifer is board certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, is a member of the Mississippi Nurses Association, and has been recognized as a Top Family Nurse Practitioner by America's Top Nurses. She has a passion for chronic disease management, preventive medicine and women's health. Jennifer is an active member of Desoto Hills Baptist Church and has been married to her husband, Tray, for almost 19 years. They have 4 children, Connor, Adalyn, Emerson, and Hadley Kate. In her spare time, Jennifer enjoys running and mentoring other upcoming nurse practitioners.
Shannon Vinson, FNP
Shannon graduated from the University of Memphis with a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing. She worked as an emergency department RN before obtaining her Masters of Science in Nursing from Samford University in 2016. She continued working in the emergency department as a family nurse practitioner and ultimately found that her passion is chronic care management. She has been practicing in primary care since 2018. Shannon lives in Olive Branch with her husband, Craig, and 3 children: Oakleigh, Blair, and Hayes. She enjoys gardening, boating at the lake, and spending time with her family.