Heather Franz, APRN, AGCNS-BC

Meet Heather Franz

Heather Franz brings more than eight years of experience in gastroenterology and a broad clinical background spanning both hospital and outpatient care. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics and Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Texas at Austin.

Heather began her nursing career in 2011 at St. David’s North Austin Medical Center and became an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in 2014. Throughout her career, she has cared for patients in gastroenterology and urology, as well as skilled nursing and hospice settings. This diverse experience has shaped an adaptable, compassionate approach to patient care while reinforcing a deep sense of responsibility and love for the work she does each day.

She enjoys the variety and complexity of gastroenterology and particularly values the challenge of finding creative solutions for complex conditions. Her clinical interests include inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and liver disease.

Heather believes effective care starts with listening. She takes the time to understand each patient’s concerns, answer questions, and provide practical, evidence-based guidance while respecting individual preferences and goals. For patients living with chronic conditions, she strives to build supportive, long-term relationships that help them feel confident managing their health.

Outside of medicine, Heather enjoys cooking, traveling, hiking, staying active, spending time with friends and family and spoiling her two dogs.