Family Nurse Practitioner
1060 Gaines School Road
Suite A1
Athens, GA
30605
Top reviews
I felt super comfortable the entire time I was there. The staff is very personable and willing to make their clients feel comfortable as they go to one of the most uncomfortable doctors appointments.
Dr. James is very thorough. She saw something that needed to be rectified, and we were able to do so under 3 months! Awesome practice.
Erika James, MSN, FNP-C, is a board-certified family nurse practitioner with a deep commitment to providing compassionate, evidence-based care to individuals and families across the lifespan. At the Howard Center, which has locations in Covington, Valdosta, Moultrie, Warner Robins, Leesburg, Douglas, Tifton, and Waycross, Georgia, Erika brings more than a decade of diverse clinical experience to her role, with specialized expertise in women’s health, maternal care, primary care, and chronic disease management.
Erika earned her Master of Science in Nursing from Georgia Southwestern University, completing the Family Nurse Practitioner program in 2019. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of West Georgia and an Associate of Science in Nursing from Darton State College. She is currently pursuing her Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) at Arkansas State University, further enhancing her leadership and clinical expertise.
Throughout her career, Erika has served in various healthcare roles, including nurse practitioner at Athens Neighborhood Health Center and now at the Howard Center, where she provides comprehensive care tailored to the needs of women at every stage of life. Her previous experience as a clinical instructor at Albany State University and as a mother-baby nurse at Piedmont Athens Regional highlights her passion for patient education and maternal health.
Erika is certified by the AANP Certification Board in advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), moderate sedation, and stroke care. She is an active member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and maintains licensure with the Georgia Board of Nursing.
With a warm, patient-centered approach, Erika is dedicated to helping her patients achieve their health goals through accessible, high-quality primary and preventative care in the Athens community.
Abnormal Bleeding
Birth Control
Endometriosis
Fertility
Gynecology
Heavy Periods
Hormone Replacement Therapy
Hysterectomy
Menopause
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Pap Smears
Pelvic Pain
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
Ultrasound
Urinary Incontinence
Well Woman Exam
Locations (12)
Howard Center for Women's Health
1060 Gaines School Road
Suite A1
Athens, GA, 30605
Howard Center for Women's Health
130 Oakland Parkway
Leesburg, GA, 31763
Howard Center for Women's Health
221 Shirley Avenue
Douglas, GA, 31533
Howard Center for Women's Health
140 Enterprise Parkway
McDonough, GA, 30253
Howard Center for Women's Health
1130 Hurricane Shoals Rd NE
Suite 2250
Lawrenceville, GA, 30043
Howard Center for Women's Health
140 Smithville Church Rd.
Warner Robins, GA, 31088
Howard Center for Women's Health
484 Irvin Court
Suite 240
Decatur, GA, 30030
Howard Center for Women's Health
10600 Lochridge Blvd
Suite A
Covington, GA, 30014
Howard Center for Women's Health
409 Uvalda Street
Waycross, GA, 31501
Howard Center for Women's Health
3316 Greystone Way
Valdosta, GA, 31602
Howard Center for Women's Health
10600 Lochridge Blvd
Suite B
Covington, GA, 30014
Howard Center for Women's Health
514 South Main Street
Moultrie, GA, 31768
More About Ms. Erika James, FNP
NPI Number
1689210320
Reviews
Dr. James is very thorough. She saw something that needed to be rectified, and we were able to do so under 3 months! Awesome practice.
I felt super comfortable the entire time I was there. The staff is very personable and willing to make their clients feel comfortable as they go to one of the most uncomfortable doctors appointments.
Courtney was very thorough & took time to answer all of my questions & concerns.
Ms Subrica was very nice and professional and very easy to talk with . I felt very comfortable with her .
Very informative, very pleasant and easy to talk with. She was very knowledgeable and just made my entire visit today very pleasant.
I had such a great experience today! Ms. Subricca is great!!! 10/10
Subricca was knowledgeable, personable, and took time to listen! I felt like she really cared.
Very friendly and nice!
This is the first time that I have been taken care of as a black woman for my overall health.
Friendly, helpful and professional.
I have only been to a gynecologist once before my last visit with Mrs luster!! I highly recommend this place!! Bedside manner was on point and I will not be going any where else. One stop shop and very convenient!! I got my labs , some info on there diet center, and a untrasound and a mammogram and the staff is on point as well!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND
NP, Luster was the absolute BEST HANDS DOWN! Made me very Comfortable. The environment was clean and very relaxing. She was very patient with me and most importantly made sure she listened and took care of my needs. Definitely speaking highly of her to my peers
Very knowledgeable!
She is absolutely AMAZING. Great bedside manners, she listens, her feedback is great. Ms. Kara made me so comfortable she explained everything so well, she made me feel like family. This was my BEST experience with the Howard Center Ever in all the years I've been a patient. Howard Center please keep Ms. Kara she is definitely a gem
Kara and her team at the Decatur Howard Center are incredible! From the moment you walk in, everyone is super friendly and makes you feel like you’re walking in the doors of a friend’s house. The doctors and staff really take their time, explaining everything and making sure you understand all your options. You can tell they genuinely care. I couldn’t recommend Kara, her team, and this location enough!
Wonderful
Coming into the office I was impressed with the decor, the waiting room is very cozy and accommodating. They also offer refreshments. I was greeted with a smile and promptly checked in. Every step of the appointment was professional and everything was explained thoroughly. I really liked that I was able to ask questions and get clear feedback on what was best for me. It’s important to feel heard by your doctors/nurses/care technicians and this first visit was an indication that I am in great hands.
It was truly an amazing experience! The staff was nice, the atmosphere was beautiful and welcoming, and the procedure was painless!
Experienced, patient and wonderful bedside manner... she KNOWS her stuff and very accommodating with answering questions, etc... Great person, would recommend her to my family!
Everyone in the practice from the receptionist to the practitioners were great! Very kind and positive people. The mini snack bar in the waiting room was very much appreciated
This was my first visit and I loved it. My nurse practitioner Kara was kind, knowledgeable, and showed concern and care for me as a patient. She made sure to ask me questions and that any my health needs were addressed. Thank you!
Long wait but it was expected before coming so that wasn’t an issue. In conclusion, the experience was so great I loved it. The staff were very friendly, knowledgeable, gentle and caring.
Best doctor visit I've had in a long time. Everyone was nice and friendly from the moment i walked in the door! From the receptionist down to the dr. Clean exam rooms, complimentary refreshments and overall a great experience.
My first appointment was such a great experience. No rush and the staff listened to my concerns. The staff and NP was very professional. The atmosphere was nice and clean.
This was my first visit to The Howard Center, and my experience was amazing. Everyone was so friendly, and Mrs. Luster made me feel at ease about everything. She answered all of my questions and made the environment very relaxing and comfortable. Definitely recommend!
5 stars to the friendly staff and especially to Ms Luster, amazing bedside manner. Would definitely recommend
The nurses and dr were very kind and professional. I was heard and listened to. They also explained everything to me very clearly. They made me feel like I matter.
She was amazing!!!!!!!!! Loved her . Very thorough ver professional and she was great at explaining!
Ms. Chestnut was very warm, welcoming, and professional. She made the whole appointment quick and easy. I've already recommended Howard Center to my friends.
Ms. Subricca was extremely competent. She was concerned about my well-being. She responded to all of my inquiries.
