POTSDAM – Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner Lara Niles has joined St. Lawrence Health’s Gastroenterology team, and her office is located in the Leroy Outpatient Center, 50 Leroy St.

Niles noted she is excited to be part of the St. Lawrence Health team.

“One of the biggest draws for me was the focus the system has on accessibility to quality care,” she said. “St Lawrence Health provides many specialty services right here in St Lawrence County, and patients can avoid driving two to three hours to see a specialist.

“I was truly impressed with the commitment to collaboration and the innovation provided by the system that has such a focus on patient-centered care,” Niles said.

Niles is Trauma Nursing Core Course certified, and has her certification in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, and Basic Life Support.

As a Gastroenterology FNP, Niles uses her specialized skills to focus on the diagnosis and treatment of issues related to the digestive tract under the supervision of a physician. She may perform exams on her patients, order or perform diagnostic tests, develop treatment plans, and administer medications.

For information on Niles, visit www.stlawrencehealthsystem.org/providers/lara-niles, and for St. Lawrence Health’s Gastroenterology and Hepatology serviceS, visit www.stlawrencehealthsystem.org/services/gastroenterology-and-hepatology.