Heidi Semple, NP, works with vascular and general surgery patients. She completed the master of science in nursing – family nurse practitioner program at Simmons College based in Boston. She grew up in Eugene, the daughter of an OR tech. “Medicine, particularly surgery, feels like home,” she says. “It’s the only career I’ve ever known. I feel I serve my community best by sharing skills and knowledge that I’m familiar with.” She speaks German and English. She enjoys spending time with her family and biking, running and swimming.