
Lauren K. Kershes, CRNP, MSN
Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) i
Family Medicine, Primary Care
LVPG Cliniciani
Overview
Languages spoken
- English
About
Philosophy of care
I believe building relationships with patients is the key to conversations that foster healing and wellness. My approach is to prioritize lifestyle modifications to promote health. I strive to provide you with individualized and compassionate evidence-based care, along with educating you on your diagnosis and condition.
Why I entered medicine
As a young child I had a passion to care for others. My dad had major surgery when I was in 7th grade, and as I observed how the health care team cared for him, I knew I wanted to be a part of that. As I completed my science courses in high school, my passion to care for others and love for the sciences merged, and nursing became my obvious career path.
Community involvement
I serve at my church and its community outreach ministries on our health and wellness team. I also enjoy volunteering with my children's community sports teams and activities.
Personal interests
Outside of my career, my passion is spending time with family and friends. Along with my husband and two children, I love spending time outdoors, specifically in the Adirondacks, where we snowmobile in the winter. I have also enjoyed exploring Jackson Hole, Wyoming, where close family lives. I enjoy cooking and have recently began making sourdough bread at home.
Education
Undergraduate
Widener University, Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), 2010
Graduate
Georgetown University, Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), 2015
Training
Publications & Clinical Trials
Conditions Treated
- AFib (Atrial Fibrillation)
- Abdominal Disorders
- Abnormal Chest X-Ray
- Acne
- Adjustment Disorder
- Adolescent Health
- Allergies
- Allergies in Children
- Alzheimer’s Disease
- Arthritis
- Asthma in Children
- Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
- Breast Diseases
- Breast Lump
- AFib (Atrial Fibrillation)
- Abdominal Disorders
- Abnormal Chest X-Ray
- Acne
- Adjustment Disorder
- Adolescent Health
- Allergies
- Allergies in Children
- Alzheimer’s Disease
- Arthritis
- Asthma in Children
- Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
- Breast Diseases
- Breast Lump
- Breast Problems
- Brown Spots
- Burns
- Bursitis
- Cancer pain
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)
- Cellulitis
- Chest Pain
- Chronic Diseases
- Chronic Pain
- Concussion
- Conjunctival Hemorrhage
- Constipation
- Croup
- Degenerative Spine Conditions
- Dementia
- Diabetes Foot and Ankle Problems
- Diarrhea
- Diverticulitis, Intestinal
- Diverticulosis, Intestinal
- Dizziness
- Dysphagia (Difficulty Swallowing)
- Ear Disorders
- Earwax Buildup
- Edema
- Elevated PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen)
- Emphysema
- Endocrine Disease
- Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
- Environmental Allergies
- Epilepsy
- Erectile Dysfunction
- Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
- Eye Infections
- Falls
- Fibromyalgia
- Fifth Disease
- Fissure
- Folliculitis
- Foot Conditions
- Foot and Ankle Disorders
- Fungal Nail Infection
- Gastritis
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) or Heartburn
- Gastrointestinal Diseases
- Genital Herpes
- Gynecomastia
- Hair Loss
- Hand Conditions
- Hand Osteoarthritis
- Hearing Loss
- Heel Pain
- Heel Spur
- Hemorrhoids
- Hernia
- Hidradenitis
- High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) in Pregnancy
- Hip Osteoarthritis
- Hirsutism
- Hives
- Hypercalcemia (Excess Calcium in Blood)
- Hyperglycemia (Excess Blood Glucose)
- Hyperkalemia (Excess Potassium in Blood)
- Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
- Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Sugar)
- Hypokalemia (Low Potassium in Blood)
- Hypotension (Low Blood Pressure)
- Infections
- Ingrown Nail
- Injuries
- Insomnia
- Intertrigo
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Itchy Skin
- Jaundice
- Joint Pain
- Keratosis
- Knee Pain
- Leukocytosis
- Limb Pain
- Low Blood Oxygen Level
- Lumbar Disc Disease
- Lyme Disease
- Lymphadenopathy (Lymph Node Disease)
- Malaise and Fatigue
- Medication Allergy
- Menopause and Perimenopause
- Migraine
- Minor Infections
- Mixed Incontinence
- Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
- Myalgia (Muscle Pain)
- Neuralgia (Nerve Pain)
- Neuropathy
- Nosebleed
- Obesity
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Osgood Schlatter Disease
- Osteoarthritis of Hands
- Osteopenia (Bone Loss)
- Osteoporosis
- Outer Ear Infection
- Parkinson’s Disease
- Pediatric Diseases
- Pinched Nerve
- Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Pollen Allergy
- Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
- Postnasal Drip
- Postpartum Depression
- Pre-diabetes
- Proteinuria
- Pruritus
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Radiculopathy
- Rash
- Raynaud's Disease
- Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
- Restless Leg Syndrome
- Ringworm
- Rosacea
- Sciatica
- Scoliosis
- Seizures
- Shingles
- Shortness of Breath
- Skin Cancer
- Skin Discoloration
- Skin Infections
- Skin Tags
- Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Disorders
- Spinal Stenosis
- Spine Osteoarthritis
- Spondylolisthesis
- Sports Related Injury
- Sprains and Strains
- Stinging Insect Allergy
- Stomach Diseases
- Stress
- Suicidal Thoughts
- Syncope
- Tendonitis (Achilles Tendonitis, Rotator Cuff Tendonitis, Tennis/Golfer's Elbow, Trigger Finger, De Quervain's)
- Tremor
- Trigeminal Neuralgia (Tic Douloureux)
- Type 1 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Ulcer
- Unexplained Weight Loss
- Upper Extremity Injuries
- Urinary Incontinence
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
- Vaginal Infections (Vaginitis or Vaginosis)
- Varicose Veins
- Vascular Disease
- Venous Insufficiency
- Vertigo
- Warts
- Whiplash
Services Offered
- A1C Testing (Diabetes Blood Test)
- Adolescent Gynecology
- Adolescent Medicine
- Anemia Screening
- Audiology
- Bariatric Medicine (Obesity Medicine)
- Behavioral and Mental Health Care for Women
- Biopsy
- Blood Pressure Control
- Bone Health
- Cancer Pain Management
- Cholesterol Screening
- Chronic Condition Care
- Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics
- Diabetic Foot Care
- A1C Testing (Diabetes Blood Test)
- Adolescent Gynecology
- Adolescent Medicine
- Anemia Screening
- Audiology
- Bariatric Medicine (Obesity Medicine)
- Behavioral and Mental Health Care for Women
- Biopsy
- Blood Pressure Control
- Bone Health
- Cancer Pain Management
- Cholesterol Screening
- Chronic Condition Care
- Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics
- Diabetic Foot Care
- Endocrine Testing
- Estrogen Replacement Therapy (ERT)
- Fecal Occult Blood Test
- General Pediatrics
- Geriatrics
- Gonorrhea Screening
- Gynecologic Cancer Screening
- Gynecologic Health
- Head, Neck and Spine Care
- Hormone Replacement Therapy
- Hormone Testing
- Immunization
- Infant Care
- Ingrown Nail Removal
- Joint Drainage
- Lab Tests
- Laceration Repair
- Lung Cancer Screening
- Medications Management
- Nebulizer Treatment
- Musculoskeletal
- Nutrition
- Obesity Treatment
- Osteoporosis Screening
- Pain Management
- Pain Management for Cancer
- Palliative Care for Cancer
- Pediatrics
- Pelvic Examination
- Pregnancy Test
- Preventive Care
- Primary Care
- Rapid Flu Testing
- Rapid Strep Testing
- Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
- Skin Biopsy
- Smoking Cessation Counseling
- Sports Medicine
- Sports Physical Exam
- Steroid Injection
- Suture/Staple Removal
- Urinalysis
- Well Adult Care
- Well Baby Care
- Well Woman Care and Cancer Screening
- Women’s Heart Program
Comments
"NP Lauren was lovely. She helped make big strides in getting established with new medical providers in this area. She also navigated my Mom's memory asked cognition problems wisely."
"I have to admit this office was easier to get an appointment than I thought it would be. Having met Lauren Kershes as my new doctor was completely a comfortable experience. First impression was really good."
"met with the NP, Very happy with her, great addition to your office. Great listener and I was happy with interaction. to my questions and concerns."