Hi,

I'm  Lynn Taylor

I am the Chief Clinical Officer for North Valley Vein Specialist. I moved to Arizona in 1989 from Long Island, New York after getting married to my husband, Richard. I currently reside in Glendale, AZ with my two amazing children and five dogs. I started healthcare in 1988 and became a surgical technologist/private scrub tech in 1992 and have traveled to several valley hospitals. I began my new and exciting path into vascular surgery 31 years ago and have been in love with the field ever since. I have been working with Dr. David Smith for the past 13 years. Outside of my career, I enjoy spending quality time with my family, going antiquing and traveling to new and adventurous places. I have always believed there is too much world out there to always be inside.

Hi,

I'm  Debbie Bernard Nurse Practitioner

Debbie joined the practice in January of 2022. She brings with her many years of expertise working in healthcare for the past 23 years. She started out her career in nursing specializing in cardiology. She sought out further education graduating from University of Phoenix in 2006 earning her Masters Degree in Nursing. Debbie spent 15 wonderful years working as a Family Nurse Practitioner for Sonoran Medical Centers here in Glendale, AZ.

Treating venous disease is very important to Debbie. She has seen the many negative effects firsthand throughout her nursing career affecting all ages. In fact, Debbie had her varicose veins treated in 2019 by Dr. Smith and his wonderful staff and feels amazing to this day! She has compassion and a strong desire to help others who are suffering from the symptoms and consequences of venous disease.

Debbie was born and raised in Wethersfield, CT until she moved to Arizona in 1999 to start her adult life right after completing nursing school. She is raising 2 wonderful children amongst numerous spoiled rescue dogs. She enjoys spending her free time hiking, biking, dancing, and traveling to adventurous places with her husband and good friends.

She looks forward to meeting you and being an integral part of your medical care team here at North Valley Vein Specialists.

Hi,

I'm  Scott Villanueva Physician Assistant

Scott Villanueva earned his Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant Studies from Midwestern University in 2002. He is licensed by the Arizona Board of Physician Assistants and certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants to practice medicine. He began his career practicing Internal and Pulmonary Medicine. He is a full-time provider with our suitemates at Valley Wound Care Specialists.  As wound care and vein care go hand-in-hand, Scott joined NVVS in 2021 to provide additional sclerotherapy treatment options. He is a colleague of Dr. Smith’s for over 20 years. 

He is known for his easy-going, down-to-earth personality and the compassionate care he provides for his patients. He has quickly become a favorite of our patients.

Scott is a native Arizonan and resides in North Phoenix with his wife and two children. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family, reading, and working out.