Talisha Anderson-Cheeks, FNP-BC
Talisha Anderson-Cheeks, FNP-BC
Board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with fourteen years of comprehensive nursing experience including seven years in emergency medicine, dialysis nursing, home health, bariatric surgery support, and general surgery before advancing to family practice. Earned Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Norfolk State University and Master of Science in Nursing from South University in Savannah, Georgia. Founded First Choice Anderson FNP Health & Wellness Consulting, which has proudly served the community for over five years providing supervised medical weight loss, primary care, hormone replacement therapy, and wellness services to thousands of patients.
Patient care philosophy centers on compassion, education, and empowerment. Patients thrive when supported with medical expertise combined with motivation and encouragement to achieve personal health goals. Founded First Choice Anderson after patients expressed desire for daily access to guidance and support beyond traditional appointments. Practice mission focuses on transforming healthcare into patient-centered experiences fostering long-term health, confidence, and empowerment. Specializes in bariatric and medical weight loss, hormone replacement therapy for men and women, primary care for adolescents and adults, preventive care and wellness, and aesthetic treatments through Oya Medspa.
Comprehensive weight management programs combine GLP-1 medications like Semaglutide and Tirzepatide with personalized nutrition counseling, lifestyle strategies, and ongoing medical monitoring. Hormone replacement therapy protocols address menopause symptoms in women and testosterone deficiency in men through lab-based treatment plans. Aesthetic services through Oya Medspa include neurotoxin injections, microneedling, body contouring, and chemical peels.
Primary care services encompass annual physical examinations, preventive screenings, chronic disease management for diabetes, hypertension, and thyroid disorders. Emergency medicine background provides acute assessment skills supporting comprehensive family practice.
Licensed through Virginia Board of Nursing and board certified by ANCC as Family Nurse Practitioner. Member of VA Nurses Association. Daisy Award recipient recognizing exceptional nursing care. Passionate about community health advocacy, mentoring future healthcare providers, and wellness innovation through the Gale Miles Foundation supporting nursing student scholarships.
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Board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with fourteen years of comprehensive nursing experience including seven years in emergency medicine, dialysis nursing, home health, bariatric surgery support, and general surgery before advancing to family practice. Earned Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Norfolk State University and Master of Science in Nursing from South University in Savannah, Georgia. Founded First Choice Anderson FNP Health & Wellness Consulting, which has proudly served the community for over five years providing supervised medical weight loss, primary care, hormone replacement therapy, and wellness services to thousands of patients.
Patient care philosophy centers on compassion, education, and empowerment. Patients thrive when supported with medical expertise combined with motivation and encouragement to achieve personal health goals. Founded First Choice Anderson after patients expressed desire for daily access to guidance and support beyond traditional appointments. Practice mission focuses on transforming healthcare into patient-centered experiences fostering long-term health, confidence, and empowerment. Specializes in bariatric and medical weight loss, hormone replacement therapy for men and women, primary care for adolescents and adults, preventive care and wellness, and aesthetic treatments through Oya Medspa.
Comprehensive weight management programs combine GLP-1 medications like Semaglutide and Tirzepatide with personalized nutrition counseling, lifestyle strategies, and ongoing medical monitoring. Hormone replacement therapy protocols address menopause symptoms in women and testosterone deficiency in men through lab-based treatment plans. Aesthetic services through Oya Medspa include neurotoxin injections, microneedling, body contouring, and chemical peels.
Primary care services encompass annual physical examinations, preventive screenings, chronic disease management for diabetes, hypertension, and thyroid disorders. Emergency medicine background provides acute assessment skills supporting comprehensive family practice.
Licensed through Virginia Board of Nursing and board certified by ANCC as Family Nurse Practitioner. Member of VA Nurses Association. Daisy Award recipient recognizing exceptional nursing care. Passionate about community health advocacy, mentoring future healthcare providers, and wellness innovation through the Gale Miles Foundation supporting nursing student scholarships.
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1540 BREEZEPORT WAY SUITE 600. SUFFOLK VA 23435.
Biography
- Professional Experience
- Education & Training
- Specialized Services
- Emergency medicine delivering critical care and rapid patient assessment
- Dialysis nursing providing specialized renal care and patient education
- Home health services offering personalized in-home medical care
- Bariatric surgery support guiding surgical weight loss patients
- General surgery nursing developing perioperative care expertise
- Family Nurse Practitioner providing primary care for nine years
- Medical weight loss specialization for adults and children
- Hormone replacement therapy for men and women
- Aesthetic medicine through Oya Medspa enhancing patient confidence
Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Norfolk State University established clinical foundation. Master of Science in Nursing from South University, Savannah, Georgia developed advanced practice competencies in family healthcare.
Board certification through American Nurses Credentialing Center demonstrates commitment to professional excellence. Family Nurse Practitioner certification maintains current evidence-based practice standards.
Founded First Choice Anderson based on patient feedback requesting ongoing access to medical guidance beyond traditional appointment structures. Practice emphasizes listening to patients, providing education, and guiding individuals through health and wellness journeys with compassion and expertise.
- Medical weight loss management using evidence-based medications and comprehensive support
- Hormone replacement therapy addressing male and female hormonal imbalances
- Primary care services for adolescent and adult populations
- Preventive care including annual physicals and health screenings
- Chronic disease management for diabetes, hypertension, and metabolic conditions
- Aesthetic treatments including Botox, Dysport, microneedling, and body contouring
Successes and awards
Years of service
14+ years in nursing, including 7 years in emergency medicine, 9 years of experience as a Family Nurse Practitioner with specialty in weight loss
Awards & Certifications
Recognition for excellence Daisy Award, professional credentials FNP-BC, VA License
Happy clients
Under her leadership, the practice has provided supervised medical weight loss, primary care, hormone replacement therapy, and wellness services to thousands of patients.
