NOTE: Per Village Medical policy, new patients will not receive prescriptions for controlled substances without establishing care in person with a Village Medical Primary Care Physician or Advanced Practice Provider. Rea A. Colby, RN, MSN, CRNP, FNP-C, specializes in Family Medicine with a keen focus on diabetes, hypertension, and pain management. Starting her practice in 2019, Rea is certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. She holds degrees from SUNY Adirondack (ASN), Chamberlain University (RN-MSN Bridge), and Norwich University (BS in Electrical Engineering). Fluent in Tagalog, she is an active member of professional associations like American Association of Nurse Practitioners, San Antonio Nurses in Advanced Practice and Maryland Academy of Advanced Practice Clinicians Outside her medical practice, Rea enjoys crafting, particularly knitting and crocheting, as well as traveling and sailing. With a military background as a Navy wife and US Army mom, Rea brings a unique perspective to patient care.