Colton Edward Boyle, CNP

I liked that nursing embodies the entire person from a wholistic approach when treating a patient. I decided to go into gastroenterology because we have a lot of GI issues in our family. Being diagnosed with celiac disease myself, I want to help patients with this issue help to feel better. The most gratifying part of healthcare is seeing patients that come back in with a smile on their face and you know you have made a difference in their lives. I treat all my patients with compassion and dignity.

I've always been very passionate about health care, ever since I started working. I feel like I found my purpose. Everybody has a purpose on earth, and mine is to serve in the best way I can. I am very compassionate and a good listener. Communication plays a big role. If patients can talk to me and let me know all the details, I can treat them better. Mercy's values are foundational, and they've always spoken to me. I had my kids here and this is where my family comes for health care. I feel like Mercy isn't only where I have to be, but where I want to be.

I chose to go into medicine because it is a constantly evolving field, and I love to learn new things. In the field of colon rectal surgery, one of the things I love about it is the diversity and the patient population. One of my passions as an advanced practice registered nurse is taking care of people with a new diagnosis of cancer. Part of what I love to do is to walk them through their treatment plan and prepare them for surgery and what to expect. My goal is to alleviate some of their fears.