Lauren P. Giamichael, FNP

Lauren Stephenson, Family Nurse Practitioner, believes that patient specific care and compassion comes first. Her areas of expertise include wound, ostomy, and continence care. Lauren prides herself in informed decision making and access to advanced treatments when it comes to patient care. In her free time, Lauren enjoys play many musical instruments.

Why should someone choose you to care for their health?
I treat every patient as an individual. I listen to their concerns while upholding competence, kindness, and professionalism. My patients become like an extension of family.

What is the most important thing your patients should expect from their professional relationship with you? What do you expect from them?
I believe in patient advocacy, informed decision making, patient specific treatment plans, access to current advanced therapies and compassionate care.

How do you spend your personal time when you're not caring for patients?
I am a music lover and play many instruments.

Why did you choose your specialty and what is its greatest reward?
I became passionate about wound, ostomy and continence care during my nursing career. I saw gaps in specialty management and patient care, which empowered me to help.