PRIMARY CARE
At Tidewater Physicians Multispecialty Group (TPMG), our four areas of primary care include family medicine, geriatric medicine, internal medicine, and pediatric medicine. Learn more about the different areas of TPMG Primary Care.
Monday: 8:00 AM- 4:30 PM Shakyah Carter, MSN, FNP-C is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with TPMG Lynnhaven Internal Medicine in Virginia Beach. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing before receiving her Master of Science in Nursing with a focus on Family Nurse Practitioner studies from Georgia Southern University in Statesboro, Georgia. Shakiyah joined TPMG Lynnhaven Internal Medicine in 2026. Before becoming a Family Nurse Practitioner, Shakiyah worked as a registered nurse in various settings, including critical care and cardiothoracic care, among others. Drawn to healthcare by a passion for making a difference in her community, her experience as a registered nurse inspired her to become a nurse practitioner, where she could contribute even more to health prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. Through her work, Shakiyah helps patients take an active role in their health. As a provider, Shakiyah strives to ensure patients feel heard, respected, and comfortable discussing their concerns. She believes quality healthcare should be evidence-based, individualized, and collaborative. Shakiyah’s philosophy of care is to treat the whole person, considering their overall health history, health goals, preferences, and emotional and mental health while working with patients to develop a treatment plan that best meets their needs. She emphasizes patient education, understanding that informed patients have greater confidence in making the best possible decisions regarding their care. Shakiyah sees adults for a range of acute and chronic conditions, including hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol, asthma, allergies, urinary tract infections, skin conditions, and more. She also provides preventive care, routine health screenings, and ongoing chronic disease management. She has a particular medical interest in preventive medicine, women’s health, chronic disease management, and health and wellness.  When she isn’t in the office, Shakiyah enjoys staying active, traveling, spending time with family and friends, and exploring new restaurants and activities in Hampton Roads.  Shakiyah warmly welcomes patients to make an appointment to see her at TPMG Lynnhaven Internal Medicine. Undergraduate: Bachelor of Science in Nursing Treatments & Services Include:
Phone
FAX
(757) 821-2081
Office Hours
Tuesday: 8:00 AM- 4:30 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM- 4:30 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM- 4:30 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM- 4:30 PM
Closed during lunch hours daily 12:00 PM - 1:00PM
Board-Certifed Family Nurse Practitioner in Virginia Beach, VA
Shakiyah Carter, MSN, FNP-C
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Education
Graduate: Master of Science, Nursing with focus on Family Nurse Practitioner Studies, Georgia Southern University
Devices & Procedures
For refill requests please call and request the refills from your pharmacy before contacting our office. If additional refills need to be prescribed, please allow the providers/clinical staff 24-48 hours to send your prescription to the pharmacy.
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If you need to cancel or reschedule an appointment, please contact our office 24 hours before your scheduled appointment time to avoid a no-show fee of $50. In the case, a new patient cancels their establishing care appointment within 24 hours of the scheduled time or doesn’t show up to their appointment our office will NOT re-schedule.Â
Additional Providers in Practice

Monday: 8:00 AM- 4:30 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM- 4:30 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM- 4:30 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM- 4:30 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM- 4:30 PM
Closed during lunch hours daily 12:00 PM - 1:00PM
Shakyah Carter, MSN, FNP-C is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with TPMG Lynnhaven Internal Medicine in Virginia Beach. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing before receiving her Master of Science in Nursing with a focus on Family Nurse Practitioner studies from Georgia Southern University in Statesboro, Georgia. Shakiyah joined TPMG Lynnhaven Internal Medicine in 2026.Â
Before becoming a Family Nurse Practitioner, Shakiyah worked as a registered nurse in various settings, including critical care and cardiothoracic care, among others. Drawn to healthcare by a passion for making a difference in her community, her experience as a registered nurse inspired her to become a nurse practitioner, where she could contribute even more to health prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. Through her work, Shakiyah helps patients take an active role in their health.Â
As a provider, Shakiyah strives to ensure patients feel heard, respected, and comfortable discussing their concerns. She believes quality healthcare should be evidence-based, individualized, and collaborative. Shakiyah’s philosophy of care is to treat the whole person, considering their overall health history, health goals, preferences, and emotional and mental health while working with patients to develop a treatment plan that best meets their needs. She emphasizes patient education, understanding that informed patients have greater confidence in making the best possible decisions regarding their care.Â
Shakiyah sees adults for a range of acute and chronic conditions, including hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol, asthma, allergies, urinary tract infections, skin conditions, and more. She also provides preventive care, routine health screenings, and ongoing chronic disease management. She has a particular medical interest in preventive medicine, women’s health, chronic disease management, and health and wellness. Â
When she isn’t in the office, Shakiyah enjoys staying active, traveling, spending time with family and friends, and exploring new restaurants and activities in Hampton Roads. Â
Shakiyah warmly welcomes patients to make an appointment to see her at TPMG Lynnhaven Internal Medicine.
| See Our Primary Care FAQs | See Our Internal Medicine FAQs |
Undergraduate: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Graduate: Master of Science, Nursing with focus on Family Nurse Practitioner Studies, Georgia Southern University
Treatments & Services Include:
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