Koda Brinker, PMHNP- BC

MSN APRN PMHNP-BC

Providing Virtual Care* in DC and VA and soon MD

Seeing people 16 and older

Koda Brinker (He/Him) is a cisgender man who belongs to the LGBTQ community. He’s an ANCC Board-Certified Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who provides virtual appointments for people in DC and VA (soon MD),

Koda desires to provide treatment that goes beyond prescribing medicine by taking an interest in the patient's whole person. He enhances his clinical science knowledge with a deep understanding of cultural practices like reiki and a sense of diverse community needs. He works to deeply understand and collaborate with his patients while creating their treatment approach and improving their mental well-being. He does this all while building on a foundation of evidence-based practices and tailoring the care to accommodate the needs and wishes of each patient.

After graduating from DePaul University with a BS in Health Sciences, he sought an impactful career in direct patient care. He obtained his ADN while living in a coastal town in North Carolina. During the pandemic, he was inspired to specialize in mental/psychiatric health. He completed his MSN from Herzing University while traveling from Philadelphia to various hospitals along the East Coast. Afterward, he attained his ANCC Board certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, serving the whole lifespan of the patient.

In his free time, you can find Koda traveling with friends, enjoying Philadelphia sporting events, networking at local queer socials, and spending time with his dogs.