Lara Rivera, APRN, CNM, DNP
About Lara Rivera, APRN, CNM, DNP
Lara Rivera joined Lawrence OB-GYN Specialists in March 2017. She earned a bachelor of science in nursing in 2003 from the University of Kansas. She also holds a master’s degree in nurse midwifery from Frontier Nursing University in Hyden, Kentucky, and a doctor of nursing practice degree from Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee. She previously worked as a labor and delivery nurse and as a certified nurse midwife in Topeka and Kansas City areas. She has served 20 years in the U.S. Army and Navy Reserves, and now is a midwife in the U.S. Navy Reserves. She also has taught in an undergraduate program at Washburn University School of Nursing in Topeka.
Care I Provide
Pregnancy and childbirth
OB-GYN care throughout pregnancy, from prenatal visits to childbirth
Education & Credentials
Board Certifications & Memberships
Board Certifications
American Midwifery Certification Board, Certified Nurse Midwife
Advanced Practice Nurse, State of Kansas
Registered Nurse, State of Kansas
BLS, NRP, TNCC Certified
Nexplanon Clinical Training Certification
Professional Membership
• American College of Nurse-Midwives, Kansas Chapter
Other Educations
Teaching & Professional Positions
2010-2017 Washburn University School of Nursing, Topeka, KS - Lecturer, School of Nursing Clinical Faculty
Patient Reviews
I like my provider. Will see her again.
Lara is amazing. Definitely recommend her to anyone.
I'm a first time mum and I had the best experience
Lara is a great provider and always listens so well. She is sympathetic and caring. I have a lot of confidence in her knowledge and always enjoy seeing her.
Lara was so great! I transferred over from a birth center and was not hopeful I'd find a provider who I would feel was my advocate but she was amazing. Very happy.