Education
I am a Nurse Practitioner with several years of experience. I received my Bachelor of Science in Nursing at The Newport College, in Newport RI. I then earned my Master’s in Nursing at the University of Rochester.

Special Interests
I worked in hematology/oncology as a nurse and became a Nurse Practitioner practicing for 13 years. I’ve been working in primary care for the past 4 years and especially enjoy working with clients in the geriatric population.
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Philosophy Statement
I believe in supporting patients to achieve their highest quality of life both physically and mentally. I hope that by partnering together, we can minimize illness and strive for balanced well-being.

Personal Interest
I enjoy visits from my kids, riding bikes with my husband, reading, and spending time outdoors.

Certified Specialties

Nurse Practitioner, Adult Health - American Nurses Credentialing Center

Credentials

Education

MSN | University of Rochester School of Nursing. Nurse Practitioner. 2009

Publications

Journal Articles

Late relapses following high-dose autologous stem cell transplantation (HD-ASCT) for Hodgkin's lymphoma (HL) in the ABVD therapeutic era.

Keller SF, Kelly JL, Sensenig E, Andreozzi J, Oliva J, Rich L, Constine L, Becker M, Phillips G, Liesveld J, Fisher RI, Bernstein SH, Friedberg JW

Biology of blood and marrow transplantation : journal of the American Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation.. 2012 April 18 (4):640-7. Epub 08/24/2011.

The combination of bendamustine, bortezomib, and rituximab for patients with relapsed/refractory indolent and mantle cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma.

Friedberg JW, Vose JM, Kelly JL, Young F, Bernstein SH, Peterson D, Rich L, Blumel S, Proia NK, Liesveld J, Fisher RI, Armitage JO, Grant S, Leonard JP

Blood.. 2011 March 10117 (10):2807-12. Epub 01/14/2011.

Phase II study of a TLR-9 agonist (1018 ISS) with rituximab in patients with relapsed or refractory follicular lymphoma.

Friedberg JW, Kelly JL, Neuberg D, Peterson DR, Kutok JL, Salloum R, Brenn T, Fisher DC, Ronan E, Dalton V, Rich L, Marquis D, Sims P, Rothberg PG, Liesveld J, Fisher RI, Coffman R, Mosmann T, Freedman AS

British journal of haematology.. 2009 August 146 (3):282-91. Epub 06/10/2009.

Bortezomib and gemcitabine in relapsed or refractory Hodgkin's lymphoma.

Mendler JH, Kelly J, Voci S, Marquis D, Rich L, Rossi RM, Bernstein SH, Jordan CT, Liesveld J, Fisher RI, Friedberg JW

Annals of oncology : official journal of the European Society for Medical Oncology. 2008 October 19 (10):1759-64. Epub 05/25/2008.

Profound hypogammaglobulinemia 7 years after treatment for indolent lymphoma.

Walker AR, Kleiner A, Rich L, Conners C, Fisher RI, Anolik J, Friedberg JW

Cancer investigation.. 2008 May 26 (4):431-3. Epub 1900 01 01.

Ratings & Comments

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Ratings

During this visit, did this provider spend enough time with you?

4.9

During this visit, did this provider show respect for what you had to say?

4.9

During this visit did this provider give you easy to understand information about these health questions or concerns?

4.8

During this visit, did this provider listen carefully to you?

4.9

During this visit, did this provider explain things in a way that was easy to understand?

4.9

Patient Comments

[...] I also had mentioned issues which I felt were not addressed adequately.

Sep 08, 2024

All good.

Sep 04, 2024

She is a very good listener.

Aug 11, 2024

Lynn was friendly, personable, and very knowledgeable

Aug 03, 2024

Not sure about the diagnosis but went through all options

Jul 31, 2024

My experience with PA's and NPs has been excellent! For the smaller issues, they seem as capable as your PCP

Jul 22, 2024

Lynn Rich PA was awesome. Listened to my concerns, was thorough, and overall felt very satisfied with exam and care.

Jul 20, 2024

5.0

[...] Everything was perfect

Jul 19, 2024

5.0

Very supportive and listened to my concerns. Understanding, professional and knowledgeable.

Jul 12, 2024

5.0

Calming experience

Jul 12, 2024

5.0

Continue what you are doing

Jul 12, 2024

5.0

Excellent visit with PA

Jul 07, 2024

5.0

She really helped. Thankyou

Jun 30, 2024

5.0

Lynn Rich is a good PA, very knowledgeable

Jun 27, 2024

5.0

She is excellent

Jun 17, 2024

2.2

My provider had an attitude walking in...started bad...then near end apologized...so humiliated

Jun 11, 2024

5.0

Lynn, NP, was knowledgeable and shared valuable information about my situation and the prescription medicine she was giving me to help

Jun 02, 2024

5.0

My regular Dr. Was not available to see me so the nurse practitioner and I agreed on a plan for my next blood tests and next appointment- she was very helpful.

May 12, 2024

5.0

Lynn Rich was so very helpful

May 05, 2024

5.0

Thanks for taking care of our family! [...]

May 05, 2024

5.0

The provider was very helpful.

Apr 26, 2024

5.0

All good. No bad.

Apr 22, 2024

5.0

Saw nurse Rich - very easy to talk to and listened.

Apr 22, 2024

5.0

Very good attention to me and listened/asked questions focused on my health.

Apr 15, 2024

5.0

Always great that's why I continue to go there

Apr 11, 2024

5.0

The provider showed concern for my problem and was very helpful in finding a solution. The solution did work and I'm pleased.

Mar 29, 2024

5.0

I have had very good experience at this doctors office

Mar 27, 2024

5.0

She spent time going over what was currently happening with my heart condition including providing me with additional support and information about long term survival. I felt better cared for in this one visit than I ever had in all my years with Dr [...]. I am so blessed that they took me as an patient [...].

Mar 23, 2024

5.0

I am so happy to be with this practice. I haven't had this level of in years and I'm completely confident I'm alive only because they cared so much about me as an individual.

Mar 23, 2024

5.0

[...]. It was perfect!

Mar 23, 2024

5.0

Lynn Rich not only takes the time to go through everything in detail with me but shows genuine concern in my mental well being. She reassured me that I could still have a long life with my condition without my saying it was very much on my mind every day.

Mar 23, 2024

3.4

Did not help solve the problem

Mar 23, 2024

5.0

[...]. Everything was great.

Mar 21, 2024

5.0

They always take good care of me and my family.

Mar 21, 2024

5.0

Dr. Bressler is outstanding.

Mar 21, 2024

5.0

There is a genuine concern in maintaining/improving my overall health

Mar 16, 2024

5.0

Janice (don't know her last name) - helped me setup appointment because I was very ill.Lynn Rich, NP examined me [...] and prescribed antibiotic which has helped me feel better.

Mar 02, 2024

5.0

Very kind and concerned for my heart care.

Feb 29, 2024

5.0

Everyone is very kind and considerate

Feb 29, 2024

5.0

I am satisfied with the Eastside Medical service.

Dec 22, 2023

5.0

Lynn truly listened to what I had to say and my concerns. I greatly appreciate the care she provided

Dec 21, 2023

5.0

Excellent

Dec 11, 2023

5.0

[...] Very pleased.

Dec 11, 2023

5.0

Care provider was professional and caring

Dec 09, 2023

5.0

Dr Wallace Johnson has always prodvded me with the best care possible. This also holds true for Lynn Rich and all the other care providers at this office.

Dec 09, 2023

5.0

I saw Lynn Rich, the PA for Dr. David Bressler, and I love her! She is the best!

Dec 08, 2023

5.0

[...]. All services were great!

Dec 08, 2023

5.0

[...] Everyone knows their job and the team works together to accommodate sick patients

Dec 08, 2023

5.0

Thank for seeing me same day and providing information and antibiotics for COVID>

Dec 08, 2023

5.0

Entire staff as usual and thank you to Lynn Rich, NP and Nancy, (Dr. Bressler's nurse) for taking care of me when I was very unwell. You were a godsend in helping me to recovery.

Dec 08, 2023

5.0

Only that it was excellent!

Dec 06, 2023

5.0

My health care team is very kind and caring.

Dec 06, 2023

5.0

Lynn listened to what my concerns were and addressed them

Dec 06, 2023

5.0

[...]. Everything was good.

Dec 06, 2023