About Teenamol Joseph
Teena Joseph is a certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) dedicated to delivering patient-centered care at Lakeshore Gastroenterology & Liver Disease Institute. With a strong background in both direct patient care and a multidisciplinary healthcare team approach, Teena is committed to ensuring quality care and open communication across the healthcare continuum.
Teena started her career after completing her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) at Carroll University. She then advanced her education by earning a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with a focus on Family Nurse Practice from Olivet Nazarene University. Teena brings over five years of experience as a registered nurse, with expertise in ICU and endoscopy settings, to her current role as a Nurse Practitioner.
As a Nurse Practitioner at Lakeshore Gastroenterology & Liver Disease Institute since January 2023, Teena focuses on comprehensive patient assessments, diagnosis, and treatment planning for various gastrointestinal conditions. She is skilled in performing complete physical exams, pre-procedure evaluations, and managing both routine and urgent GI care, including cirrhosis management and GI bleeding. Her role involves close collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to implement effective treatment plans and maintain strong patient relationships.
Teena’s clinical interests include patient education, occupational health, pre-operative and post-operative care, early detection and management of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). She strongly believes in a proactive approach to healthcare, emphasizing early detection and treatment to prevent the progression of diseases.
Teena is known for her ability to build strong rapport with patients and their families, and she is dedicated to practicing evidence-based medicine while advocating for her patients' well-being. She and the healthcare team at Lakeshore Gastroenterology and Liver Disease Institute work together to help you Get Back To Living Comfortably.
Education & Training
Board Certifications
American Academy of Nurses Certification Board (AANCB)
graduate School
Olivet Nazarene University (MSN, FNP)
Undergraduate School
Carroll University (BSN)
Practicing Since
2003
Certifications
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-C)
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)
Controlled Substance License
DEA License
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Clinical Interests
Patient Education
Occupational Health
Pre-Op and Post-Operative Care
Early Detection and Management of IBS
GERD
Languages Spoken
English
Contact Information
Des Plaines
150 N. River Road, Suite 210, Des Plaines, IL 60016
PHONE (847) 290-3800
FAX (847) 290-0889
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