Facility Affiliations
Lorraine Cheryl Loretz's Credentials
Accepting New Patients
Yes, this doctor is accepting new patients
Biography
Lorraine Loretz is Board-certified as both a family nurse practitioner and podiatric surgeon. Born and raised in San Francisco, CA, she completed podiatric medical school and residency in podiatric surgery and entered into practice. Upon family relocation to the East Coast, Dr. Loretz earned her Masters of Science in Nursing from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey and began work in family practice as a nurse practitioner. She obtained a clinical adjunct faculty position at Rutgers University. She has uniquely merged two professions, podiatric medicine and nursing, to provide comprehensive care for vascular patients. For over 13 years, Dr. Loretz worked at UMass Memorial Medical Center as a vascular surgery nurse practitioner, with a focus on limb preservation, wound care, and vein services. She is an expert in sclerotherapy and developed a cosmetic sclerotherapy program designed to eliminate small, unsightly veins. As an educator in the venous field, she has taught many physicians and advanced practice providers about the art of vein care. She has also conducted research throughout her career, published multiple manuscripts, and authored a primary care textbook. Dr. Loretz is an active member of the American Vein & Lymphatic Society, the American Venous Forum, and the Massachusetts Coalition of Nurse Practitioners. She is extremely dedicated to her patients as an advocate and to providing the best, individualized care.
Education
- University of Medicine & Dentistry of NJ
It is a total waste of time going to this doctor. She doesn't diagnoise the problem at all and more importantly she doesn't listen to the patient. Had a worst experience. She doesn't recommend anything, she doesn't diagnose and all she did was for my extreme foot pain buy a pair of new shoes. I think i've something going on in nerves and when I explained she said my medical practise doesn't teach us anything apart from this. I don't understand why UMass has such junk doctors. She is always very angry and doesn't want to answer any of your doubts. TOTAL WASTE OF MONEY AND TIME IF YOU'RE PLANNING TO VISIT HER. EXTREMELY DISAPPOINTED WITH Dr. Lorraine C.Loretz
Submitted July 31, 2014