Laura Folk, PNP, was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and grew up on Lookout Mountain. She attended the University of South Carolina, where she completed her Bachelor of Science in Nursing. She received her Master of Science in Nursing to become a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner at MUSC. Laura has 15 years of experience as an RN in the Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit. She was the Assistant Nurse Manager of the Heart Center at Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital.
Laura Folk, PNP, was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and grew up on Lookout Mountain. She attended the University of South Carolina, where she completed her Bachelor of Science in Nursing. She received her Master of Science in Nursing to become a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner at MUSC. Laura has 15 years of experience as an RN in the Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit. She was the Assistant Nurse Manager of the Heart Center at Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital.
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One of the best pediatric doctors I've ever encountered.
(1 week ago)
Jan-2026
Very warm and personable with both kids and adults.
(1 month ago)
Dec-2025
I love Laura she’s so helpful and treats my baby like her own ! I appreciate that the most
(1 month ago)
Dec-2025
She was very kind and professional, and she treated my son in a way that made him feel safe. Highly recommended.
(1 month ago)
Nov-2025
Sweetgrass Pediatrics - Sam Rittenberg
1851 Sam Rittenberg Blvd Charleston, SC 29407
Laura Folk, PNP, was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and grew up on Lookout Mountain. She attended the University of South Carolina, where she completed her Bachelor of Science in Nursing. She received her Master of Science in Nursing to become a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner at MUSC. Laura has 15 years of experience as an RN in the Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit. She was the Assistant Nurse Manager of the Heart Center at Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital.
After leaving bedside nursing, she began practicing as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. Laura has always had a passion for children and knew that she wanted a career working with children.
In her spare time, Laura enjoys spending time with her children, family, and friends.
One of the best pediatric doctors I've ever encountered.
Very warm and personable with both kids and adults.
I love Laura she’s so helpful and treats my baby like her own ! I appreciate that the most
She was very kind and professional, and she treated my son in a way that made him feel safe. Highly recommended.