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Nehal Patel, APRN

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Nehal Patel, APRN Office and Other Patient Information

Advanced Practice Providers

Nurse Practitioners (APRNs) and Physician Assistants (PAs) are an important part of the Baptist Health team and help us increase timely access to care.

You'll see these advanced practice providers caring for patients in a variety of medical specialties at doctor's offices, hospitals, outpatient centers and emergency rooms. They have advanced medical education and work closely with physicians to diagnose and treat patients, and even prescribe medication.

Nehal Patel, APRN Biography and Info

Nehal Patel, APRN, has been a board-certified nurse practitioner since 2021. She has eight years of bedside nursing experience in high acuity areas such as ICU, PACU and COVID units, serving as a clinical lead, charge nurse and preceptor. She has been a cardiology nurse practitioner since 2023 managing patients with various cardiology and electrophysiology needs. She has a passion for wellness and disease prevention and is also a strong advocate for individualized medicine. She believes that patients are equal members of the healthcare team and strives to always provide high-quality care to each patient. Her areas of expertise include:

  • Preventative Cardiology
  • Heart Failure Management
  • Atrial Fibrillation Management
  • Lipid Management
  • Hypertension Management
  • Coronary Artery Disease
  • Valvular Heart Disease

About Me

I am excited to call Jacksonville my new home and look forward to exploring all that Florida has to offer. My husband and I moved to Jacksonville in 2023. In my spare time, I enjoy being outdoors, trying new restaurants, spending time with family and friends, traveling, cooking and reading.

My philosophy of care is to treat each patient as I would treat my family member or friend. I believe it is essential to establish meaningful rapport with patients, and I believe that shared making between providers, patients and family is imperative in ensuring the best clinical outcomes.

Specialties

  • Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Boards

  • American Association of Nurse Practitioners (Family Nurse Practitioner)

Languages

  • English
  • Gujarati
  • Hindi

Hospital Affiliation

  • Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville
  • Baptist Medical Center South
  • Baptist Medical Center Clay
  • Baptist Medical Center Beaches
  • Baptist Medical Center Nassau

Legal Practice Name

  • Baptist Cardiology Inc

Ages Treated

  • Adult
  • Senior

Nehal Patel, APRN Additional Information

Education & Training

  • Bachelors of Science in Nursing - Undergraduate

    University of Windsor - Windsor

    2011 – 2015

  • Master of Science in Nursing - Graduate

    University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston - Houston , TX

    2019 – 2021