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Debbie Gunter

Debbie Gunter, NP, FNP-C

4.9341 ratings

Neurology

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Highlights

Languages

  • English

About Debbie Gunter

Emory Affiliation

Emory Physician Group Practice

Nurse Practitioner

Year Started Practicing

1996

About the Provider

Debbie is a Family Nurse Practitioner and Hospice and Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner. She has over thirty-five years of nursing experience in a variety of practice areas. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Florida State University, her Masters’ Degree in Adult Health-Critical Care from Emory University, and her Family Nurse Practitioner certification from the University of Missouri. Debbie serves as a nurse practitioner in the Cognitive Neurology Clinic, where she sees patients with a primary diagnosis of dementia. In this role, she provides follow-up care, medication management, palliative care, and clinical teaching for patients and families who suffer with some type of dementia. She is also on the faculty at the Emory University School of Nursing where she teaches undergraduate and graduate nursing students in palliative care.

Debbie has been recognized for her outstanding achievements in nursing by multiple organizations for many years. She was honored with the Georgia State Award for Clinical Excellence as a Nurse Practitioner from the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners in 2011 and was named the March of Dimes Advanced Practice Registered Nurse of the Year for Georgia in 2013 in Palliative and Hospice Care.

Debbie is a well-known invited national and international speaker and has presented over 600 nursing seminars across the country in the areas of geriatrics, medical-surgical nursing, and palliative care.

Professional Memberships

American Association of Nurse Practitioners

Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association

Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association

Interpretive Services

To provide the highest quality of care, interpreter services may be utilized to ensure proper communication of medical information for deaf, hard-of-hearing, and non-English speaking patients or family members.

Locations

  1. Emory Brain Health Center
    • 12 Executive Park Drive Northeast, Ste 500, Atlanta, GA 30329
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  2. Emory Brain Health Center

Expertise

Education

  • Professional Education: Emory University-Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing, Adult Nurse Practitioner, MS, 1980

Board Certifications

  • Other: American Nurses Credentialing Center, 1996

Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5

341 ratings

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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/31/2026

    Dr Debbie is an angel in disguise.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/25/2026

    All was great

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/25/2026

    Ms Gunter was compassionate and immediately put my wife at ease. My daughter (an RN) who was also on the called commented how good she was.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/24/2026

    Dr. Debbie Gunter was warm, patient, understanding and we truly appreciate iate her.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/20/2026

    She was most knowledgeable, most friendly and open I've ever seen

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/11/2026

    Debby is an excellent PA. Compassionate and knowledgeable. Takes time to listen and answers questions patiently and frankly.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/10/2026

    Great time

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/4/2026

    Good afternoon

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/4/2026

    Debbie is great she listened to everything you asked and answered all questions in a way you can understand.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/25/2026

    On time discerning and solutions

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/11/2026

    Debbie Gunter is very thorough, kind, and understanding

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/11/2026

    Debbie Gunter is terrific!! She is highly knowledgeable and caring. We could not be more fortunate than to work with her.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/10/2026

    I am the caregiver, Debbie Gunter is sensitive to my husband's as well as my needs/concerns. She always responds quickly and thoroughly with any concerns I may have. I am so thankful for Debbie and she has made coping with this disease so much easier. I could not be happier with Debbie Gunter and the service I receive from Emory

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/6/2026

    Always very caring and understanding of concerns

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/3/2026

    The care provider was very patient and thorough. She explained everything and listened carefully to our questions and concerns.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/10/2025

    Awesome

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/9/2025

    Debbie Gunter is great. A real professional!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/9/2025

    The written recap and Monoclonal Infusions piece were helpful.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/5/2025

    Ver my supportive of me during this visit.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/3/2025

    Ii was am very confident with the recommendations of my nursing practitioner.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/9/2025

    Went well above and beyond our expectations spending extra time making sure we were well informed.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/6/2025

    Very good experience

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/28/2025

    Debbie was very thoughtful and ensured that I understood all that is going on with me.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/21/2025

    She was very friendly, understanding and compassionate. She listened to me, ask appropriate questions and dug deeper when she wanted more info. She was very concerned about my well-being and answered my questions and addressed my concerns in a caring, professional and friendly manner .Please let her know that I really appreciate her and her passion towards helping others!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/14/2025

    The level of care was palpable. Those providing services really care about me.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/4/2025

    Debbie Gunter is fabulous!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/1/2025

    Debbie Gunter was amazing. I only wish there was a higher mark to give her. "Very good" is not enough. Excellent, Superior or Awesome would be more appropriate. One of the few times that I have truly felt valued and "seen" for my particular case.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/30/2025

    Debbie was excellent and caring!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/30/2025

    No problems!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/30/2025

    Debbie is great

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/24/2025

    Excellent.Thankful to be cared for by this provider.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/28/2025

    Debbie Gunther RN is an exceptional and professional nurse. working with her Is a pleasure, she listens and understands.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/21/2025

    All good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/20/2025

    Great attention

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/20/2025

    Excellent Care. Answers all of my questions and is not in a rush!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/19/2025

    Again, Debbie is very knowledgable, empathetic and helped evaluate problem solve and gauge opportunities.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/24/2025

    Everyone I came in contact with was nice and professional

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/15/2025

    She was concerned and caring and informative. She was an excellent listener

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/10/2025

    Debbie Gunter was both sympathetic and informative to my problems

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/5/2025

    Very warm, concerned, and helpful! A good listener and not rushed!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/26/2025

    Debbie Gunter was wonderful. She was warm, knowledgeable, and professional. We felt very fortunate to be able to work with her.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/25/2025

    We love working with Debbie. She is excellent!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/2/2025

    Nurse Debbie Gunter is amazing!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/20/2025

    Ms Gunter was professional and complete

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/20/2025

    What shocked and impressed me the most was when she took me in your arms and gave me a big hug. She was so pleased with my progress We sat and talked like we knew each other for agesShe was so pleasant and remind me of myself It was a great visit

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/17/2025

    Nurse Debbie Gunter has very good bedside manners. She listened to the concerns and provided professional guidance and resources with a caring attitude.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/11/2025

    First time I saw this person. She answered my questions quickly and very kind.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/7/2025

    Excellent handling of problems!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/29/2025

    Dr Debbie Gunter. Very caring person. Please keep her.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/16/2025

    NP Gunther was very cordial, polite and friendly. Her heart-felt concern for the patient's wellbeing was overwhelming and very much appreciated. NP Gunther assisted with and agreed upon the best plan to try and receive the best Caregiver Support from the Veterans Administration (VA) to help my wife get the best quality of life. We discussed her current medication and her mental a d physical capabilities. NP Gunther's genuineness throughout the entire video appointment was exemplary.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/9/2025

    100% recommend to others!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/1/2025

    Debbie Gunter was the most responsive caring and informative person we have met.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/22/2025

    Ms. Gunther gets a 5 for exhibiting a very high degree of professionalism, compassion and clarity while explaining the pros and cons of a suggested medication and listening to my personal opinion as well.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/13/2025

    Debbie is the greatest!

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/12/2025

    Good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/12/2025

    Debbie is an excellent provider we come here because of her bc and her personal care !

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/28/2025

    I appreciated the way I was treated and the information I was given

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/28/2025

    Debbie was absolutely wonderful. I cannot say enough GOOD things about her. She was patient, understanding and caring. She knew exactly what we needed.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/26/2025

    She bent over backwards to accommodate us and answered every question we had and shared important information

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/22/2025

    The doctor was excellent. She took the time to listen to me, absorb the labs and other info and provide me with a diagnosis and go forward plan. She was kind, efficient, personable and very knowledgeable. She gave us the information we weren't getting from my previous doctor. I can't say enough about the great care I received and I feel very good about the future - for the first time in months. Please thank her again for me.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/22/2025

    Again- excellent service.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/10/2025

    Debbie is very helpful

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/9/2025

    I was very impressed by the attention I received and communication

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/21/2024

    Good and professioonal

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/18/2024

    Debbie is warm, thoughtful, informative and empathetic.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/18/2024

    As I stated earlier, NP Gunter is wonderful!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/17/2024

    Excellent excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/12/2024

    Debbie Gunter is wonderful - caring, professional, helpful

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/11/2024

    She's GREAT!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/26/2024

    Debbie was excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/20/2024

    Debbie Gunter is a kind person who has been clearly concerned about how I have been doing, what has stayed the same, what has changed and by how much.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/14/2024

    Debbie Gunter was outstanding. A breath of fresh air from our former Nuerologist. She spent 6 times as much time with us as our former doctor.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/12/2024

    Good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/7/2024

    Good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/7/2024

    I was very pleased about the level of care and concern for my quick recovery.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/6/2024

    Wonderful PA. Wish they could all be like Ms. Gunter

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/5/2024

    I did not feel rushed and she addressed everything I brought up.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/1/2024

    Debbie Gunter is excellent! Knowledgeable, kind, listens well and I trust her.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/29/2024

    All excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/18/2024

    Debbie is exceptional about listening, assessing our needs and providing helpful solutions to problems with sincere compassion & care.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/18/2024

    Very eager and patient to listen to my concerns as well as put a smile in my face.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/16/2024

    Excellent!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/16/2024

    Great visit this provider. Questions answered. Concerns addressed.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/25/2024

    Impressive PA!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/20/2024

    Debbie was very thorough

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/3/2024

    I appreciate working with Debbie Gunter. She is very thorough, listens to all my concerns and has sound advice and solutions. I always look forward to our meetings.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/2/2024

    Desk staff very cordial, pleasant and helpful.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/29/2024

    Debbie was outstanding

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/14/2024

    Very good service and caring also

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/14/2024

    So involved & caring

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/14/2024

    My provider was very kind, professional, and Listened to what I had to say.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/9/2024

    Excellent care and empathy demonstrated

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/7/2024

    Debbie Gunter is a true professional who shows great knowledge, understanding, and empathy when meeting with her patients.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/1/2024

    The NP was very involved and interactive. I was very comfortable dealing with her.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/30/2024

    Debbie Gunter is wonderful! !! Very empathetic and caring !! A very special person !!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/5/2024

    Debbie Gunter did a great job after we finally were able to see her

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/29/2024

    Debbie Gunter is both professional and compassionate in every way. We will miss her!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/26/2024

    Debbie is so kind and patient with my mother.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/23/2024

    I'm going to miss seeing Debbie. She is a joy, and the only medical practitioner who I truly look forward to seeing on every visit!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/14/2024

    Will miss Debbie!!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/11/2024

    Debbie's leaving geriatric to concentrate on dementia care is a loss to her patients. We have always had most confidence in the whole staff and will miss her care.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/9/2024

    Care provider is moving on to new job

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/5/2024

    Debbie is a wonderful provider filled with compassion and knowledge of ALZ.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/30/2024

    Very patient? Informative, and caring

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/9/2024

    NP Debbie Gunter has been with us throughout our journey through my mother's Alzheimer's Disease. We feel she's not just some impartial diagnostician but a true partner in her care. Our lives are better for having known her.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/2/2024

    Debbie Gunter treats my mother with dignity, respect, and understanding. She doesn't handle her dismissively even with her current level of comprehension.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/20/2024

    Ms. Gunter is excellent. Personable, personal, pleasant, professional, polite and knowledgeable. We are very pleased with her and always look forward to seeing her.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/18/2024

    Debbie is always willing to listen. She advises and explains whatever is needed.Very empathic and caring. She is the best!