Diane Folk, CNM, DNP
Inpatient Clinical Service Manager

Certified Nurse Midwife in Syracuse, NY

Diane Folk, CNM, DNP, is a dedicated and highly skilled certified nurse midwife and OBGYN nurse practitioner. She is committed to providing personalized care and puts her patients’ needs, desires, and comfort first.

Diane earned her Bachelor of Science in nursing from Jacksonville University, followed by her Master of Science in midwifery with distinction from SUNY Downstate Medical Center. She went on and ultimately completed her Doctor of Nursing Practice at Chatham University.

With dual certification as a certified nurse midwife and OBGYN nurse practitioner, Diane has furthered her expertise with training, including Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics (ALSO) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications, as well as being an instructor for fetal heart monitoring through the Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN).

Diane stays up to date with the latest advancements in the healthcare industry. She takes pride in being a member of professional organizations such as the American College of Nurse Midwives, the American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists, AWHONN, and Sigma Theta Tau International.

Diane’s patient-centered approach ensures that women feel empowered and supported at every stage of their health and birthing journeys. With her extensive experience and compassionate care, she creates a trusting and empowering environment, aiming to make every patient’s experience positive and deeply fulfilling.

Education

Doctor of Nursing Practice, Chatham University, Pittsburgh, PA

Master of Science in Midwifery with Distinction, State University of New York Health and Science Center at Brooklyn, Brooklyn, NY

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Jacksonville University, Jacksonville, FL

Certified Nurse Midwife and OBGYN Nurse Practitioner, University of California at San Francisco, San Francisco, CA

Associate’s in Nursing, State University of New York at Canton, Canton, NY

Certification

Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics (ALSO)

Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP)

Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN)

Certified Nurse-Midwife