Catherine M. O’Brien is a Family Nurse Practitioner who has been specializing in dermatology since 1999. She is the owner of Northern Nurse Practitioners – Family Health, PLLC in Watertown NY.She received her Associates in Nursing at Jefferson Community College and her bachelor’s degree in nursing from the University of Rochester. Catherine completed her master’s degree in 1998 at the University of Rochester as a Pediatric Family Nurse Practitioner and received her Post-Master’s certificate from Upstate Medical University in Syracuse NY as a Family Nurse Practitioner. Catherine grew up in Glenfield, NY. Her children are grown and she has two grandchildren who are the love of her life.
BACKRachelle received her Associates in Nursing at Jeerson Community College in 2010; she then went on to get her Bachelor’s from Chamberlain College of Nursing and Master’s in nursing at SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, NY. She is from Ontario, Canada but has lived in the area for 15 years with her husband and 2 children. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her family and friends.
BACKEmily McGovern is a Family Nurse Practitioner. Emily received her Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Nursing degree from Saint Elizabeth’s College of Nursing in 2015 and her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree from SUNY Polytechnic Institute in 2016. She worked as a Registered Nurse for 6 years and obtained her Master of Science degree as a Family Nurse Practitioner from SUNY Polytechnic Institute in 2021. Emily has always had an interest in dermatology and is excited to serve the North Country community in this specialty.
Emily grew up in Boonville, NY and permanently resides in Constableville, NY. She enjoys anything athletic and competitive and spending time with family and friends
BACKElissa grew up in Brownville NY. She received her Masters in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner from SUNY Upstate Medical University in May 2012. She then moved to South Carolina where she worked in retail health (CVS MinuteClinic) and for the United Healthcare Housecalls Program. Elissa and her family relocated back to the area in October 2020, living in Dexter NY. She joined our practice in October 2020. In her downtime she enjoys traveling and spending time with her family
BACKPlease allow me to introduce myself, my name is Michaela McCargar, FNP-C. I went to Jeerson Community College for my Registered Nursing (RN) degree. Once I graduated with my RN I worked as a bedside nurse at Samaritan Medical Center in both the Maternity Unit as well as the Orthopedic Unit. I completed my Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) through Plattsburgh College and my Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) degree through Utica College. While doing my FNP specialty clinical rotations I was lucky enough to be able to complete them at NNP where I fell in love with the world of dermatology. I am a dog mom of an English Springer Spaniel named Remington “Remi” and I absolutely love spending my summers on the St Lawrence River.
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All the girls are helpful and quick. Katie is always sensitive to client needs!
Great experience. Friendly and warm staff from start to finish.
Very informative and friendly. Lovely consult.
Jen has been fabulous, empathetic and gives good advice. Cathy was wonderful and empathic. She made me look great for my wedding.
Have been coming here for many years and found them to be very knowledgeable and helpful!
GREAT JOB, EXPLAINED EVERYTHING AND ANSWERED ALL QUESTIONS
Love coming here! Staff is always friendly & knowledgeable! Elissa is amazing - one of the best providers I’ve ever seen.
Always kind and professional staff.
Michaela is always great! Very attentive
Elissa is wonderful! Thank you for all your great care! A++
Michaela is excellent! She’s very patient & didn’t rush. Thank you!!
Great office. Best I’ve been to..
Great experience.
Never much of a wait and explanations are very clear.
You make it easy and pleasant
Staff was very friendly and patient with my mom. Thank you.
No wait time - Rachelle makes you feel really at ease.
Amazing team w/ great care. They make you feel very comfortable & confident.
I am very thankful for Elissa and this office. Everyone is very caring, friendly, helpful and professional. Elissa is very good at explaining things and genuinely cares about helping people. I appreciate her so much.
Emily is delightful, professional and friendly too! Thank you for your work.
Everyone here at NNP is wonderful, helpful, caring & professional. I know I’m in good hands & they care about me. You guys ROCK! Thanks!
I always feel comfortable and cared for by Miochaela.
Everyone is very nice. They are the 1 you talk to! They make you feel comfortable. The young girl is very sweet.
Michaela is Awesome
I love the friendly and professional customer service I received! Thank you!
You all are fantastic!
Everyone is so nice, kind and professional. Always a good experience.
I always feel comfortable and safe when I’m here.
Jen is very knowledgeable. I appreciate her honesty about product needs/price.
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