Maria Nina M. Jacinto, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, is a Family Nurse Practitioner currently treating patients at Bay Area Heart. With over a decade of nursing experience, she has provided care in various clinical settings, including primary care, intensive care, cardiac cath labs, and recovery units. Maria’s extensive background includes serving as a Family Nurse Practitioner at VillageMD Northshore Clinic and Memorial Hermann Southeast, where she was a preceptor and a member of the Medication Safety Committee.

Maria’s medical education includes a Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Santo Tomas, Philippines, and a Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. She holds certifications from the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and is an active member of several professional organizations.

Dedicated to patient care and community service, Maria has volunteered at numerous health fairs and medical outreach programs, contributing to underserved communities in the Philippines and the U.S.