Women’s Health Associates Welcomes Nurse Practitioner Patience Marks

SPRINGFIELD — Women’s Health Associates recently welcomed Patience Marks to its practice. An experienced women’s health nurse practitioner, Marks provides comprehensive care to women across their lifespan, including, but not limited to, gynecology, pregnancy, well-woman care, health screenings, fertility, and menopause.

“Patience is a dedicated and diligent women’s healthcare provider,” said Dr. Robert Wool, medical director. “She is very approachable and takes pride in building lasting relationships with her patients.”

Marks earned her bachelor’s degree in nursing from Boston College and her master’s degree from the University of Pennsylvania. She comes to Western Mass. from her previous position at a health center in New Jersey, where she provided reproductive care to women and men, including well exams, STI screenings and management, contraceptive counseling, and gynecological care. She previously spent some time in Monrovia, Liberia, providing ob/gyn care to the local community.