Family Nurse Practitioner | Addiction Medicine Specialist | Emergency and Forensic Nurse

Dr. Claire Baweja is a board‑certified Family Nurse Practitioner with advanced practice certification in addiction medicine, bringing a powerful blend of medical, psychiatric, and trauma‑informed expertise to her work at Nova Health. She earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice from the University of Nebraska Medical Center and is deeply committed to integrated, whole‑person, evidence‑based care.

With a strong foundation in family practice, Dr. Baweja has extensive experience providing medical care in psychiatric hospitals, inpatient residential detox, and addiction treatment settings, where she specializes in treating substance use disorders and co‑occurring mental health conditions, including mood disorders and ADHD. Her background as a board‑certified sexual assault nurse examiner, emergency nurse, and psychiatric nurse further shapes her compassionate, holistic approach to care.

Dr. Baweja is board‑certified through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and holds advanced certifications in addiction medicine (CARN‑AP), emergency nursing (CEN), and sexual assault nursing (SANE‑A).

In addition to her clinical role, Dr. Baweja serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor in the University of Nebraska Medical Center’s Nursing Program. Her practice is grounded in empathy, strong patient‑provider relationships, and a steadfast dedication to helping patients achieve optimal physical, emotional, and mental health.