Memorial Hospital is pleased to welcome Lindsay Gwaltney, MSN, FNP-BC, BC-ADM, to its Specialty
Clinic team. Gwaltney will provide outpatient nephrology services in collaboration with Dr. Vamsi
Chilluru, expanding access to specialized kidney care for patients throughout the region.
Gwaltney began her career in healthcare as a licensed practical nurse before becoming a registered
nurse. Throughout her nursing career, she gained experience in a variety of healthcare settings,
including both inpatient and outpatient dialysis services. She earned her Master of Science in Nursing
from Walden University in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and began practicing as a Family Nurse Practitioner
in 2020.
Board certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner and in Advanced Diabetes Management, Gwaltney brings
extensive clinical experience caring for patients with complex chronic conditions. Her professional
background includes positions with Mercy Health System, Washington University School of Medicine,
and Saint Louis University/SSM Health, where she has served in advanced practice roles focused on
endocrinology, diabetes management, and patient education.
In addition to her clinical work, Gwaltney has been involved in healthcare quality improvement
initiatives, provider education, clinical research, and professional speaking engagements across the
region. She is recognized for her commitment to evidence-based care and improving patient outcomes
through collaboration and innovation.
Nephrology clinics with Gwaltney and Dr. Chilluru are expected to begin in late summer 2026 and will be
held monthly on Fridays. Patients will have access to specialized evaluation and management of kidney-
related conditions close to home. To learn more about Memorial Hospital Specialty Clinic services or to schedule an appointment, call (618) 826-4581, ext. 1366 or visit our website at www.mhchester.com.