Miranda Sirvinskas, FNP-C, Joins Riverside’s Primary Care Providers
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Riverside Healthcare is pleased to welcome internal medicine nurse practitioner Miranda Sirvinskas, FNP-C. Sirvinskas completed her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner degrees at Chamberlain University in Addison. In addition to her education, Sirvinskas is a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.
Sirvinskas is accepting new patients at Riverside Medical Group – Internal Medicine Bourbonnais. Schedule an appointment by calling 815-935-2784.
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