📍 909A Seton Dr, Cumberland, MD 21502, United States ✉️ info@highlandhealthyliving.com
Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner serving Cumberland, MD and Allegany County with over 25 years of compassionate primary care experience.
Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner • Highland Healthy Living, Cumberland, MD
April Dawson is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-C) and the clinical lead at Highland Healthy Living in Cumberland, Maryland. With over 25 years of experience in primary care and family medicine, April has built a reputation throughout Allegany County as a thorough, compassionate, and highly skilled clinician who genuinely cares about her patients' well-being.
A longtime resident of the Cumberland area, April chose to build her career close to home because she is deeply committed to improving health outcomes in western Maryland — a region that faces unique healthcare challenges including limited specialist access, high rates of chronic disease, and rural healthcare disparities.
April provides comprehensive primary care for patients of all ages — from newborns to seniors — with particular expertise in the following areas:
April's approach to medicine is rooted in the belief that the best healthcare happens when patients feel heard, respected, and genuinely cared for. She takes the time to listen — really listen — to each patient's concerns, and she communicates complex medical information in clear, understandable language.
She is known for her unhurried, thorough consultations and her ability to build lasting relationships with patients and their families. Many of her patients have been with her for decades, trusting her with their most important health decisions.
Outside the clinic, April is an active participant in the Cumberland community. She is passionate about health education and preventive medicine, and she regularly participates in community health events and outreach programs throughout Allegany County.
As part of the Mir Neurology network, April has access to a team of board-certified specialists — including neurologists, cardiologists, and other subspecialists — ensuring that her patients receive seamlessly coordinated, comprehensive care when referrals are needed.
Book an Appointment with April →"I became a nurse practitioner because I believe everyone deserves a healthcare provider who truly knows them — not just their chart, but their life, their family, their worries, and their goals. That's what I strive to be for every patient who walks through our door."
— April Dawson, MSN, APRN, FNP-CWe are accepting new patients of all ages. Schedule your first appointment with April today and experience truly personalized primary care in Cumberland, MD.