Experience

Education

South Dakota State University, Brookings

Certifications

American Academy of Nurse Practitioners

Reviews

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November 27, 2025
Everything at the clinic went very well. Provider was very thoughtful and well informed.
November 23, 2025
Everything runs smoothly and very efficiently! Everyone is so kind!
October 19, 2025
Irene is the best.
October 17, 2025
Irena is very thorough and we reviewed my situation. She did a general exam in addition to my G.I. Concerns.
October 10, 2025
She is the very best
October 08, 2025
Professional efficient
October 06, 2025
Irena is very friendly and also professional in asking all the right questions about my condition. She is a good listener when I have comments or questions. I am pleased to have her as my nurse practitioner.
October 03, 2025
Professional and caring
October 02, 2025
She made me feel very comfortable. She explained everything so I could understand it. Her Intern was very polite and attentive. I have no complaints. I would recommend these ladies to everyone! I was impressed!
October 01, 2025
I really like Irena! She is very pleasant & personable
September 24, 2025
Nothing bad and nothing better! Irena is the consummate professional in every way in addition being very personable and friendly!
September 05, 2025
Excellent service and care
August 23, 2025
Great Visit
August 20, 2025
Irena was very informative and helpful at my appointment
July 05, 2025
Irena is very sweet and a good listener.
July 02, 2025
Irena helped me in understanding UC better. She listened to my concerns and was very helpful.
June 22, 2025
Irena is an excellent listener. She is extremely knowledgeable about GERD. She is empathetic.
June 20, 2025
I felt at ease because my concerns were acknowledged and a plan of care was put into place
June 09, 2025
She was very kind, empathetic, intelligent, & had a great sense of humor.
May 22, 2025
Irena is always very thorough.
May 08, 2025
Would not answer questions did not provide any post visit information
May 03, 2025
She is so calm and detailed. She listens! She's wonderful!!
April 19, 2025
She was very thorough and explained everything very well
March 26, 2025
Irena is an excellent PA!! Love seeing her.
March 22, 2025
Good
February 26, 2025
I appreciated her concern and also that she provided further testing to solve my problem. She went above and beyond to combine my appointments so I did not have to travel twice.
February 21, 2025
I felt like my concerns were dismissed and that this doctor did not even bother looking at my chart nor care to listen to what I had discussed with other providers.
February 17, 2025
She is so nice and kind. Very knowledgeable.

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