Leslee Chavez, APRN-CNP, AACC, is a nurse practitioner certified with the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). She is an Associate of the American College of Cardiology (AACC), one of the most distinguished designations the American College of Cardiology (ACC) offers its members, honoring those with advanced training and education who have shown a commitment to the profession and the ACC.

Leslee earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing with a minor in psychology from Union College in Lincoln, Nebraska. She went on to earn her Master of Science in Nursing with a certification as a family nurse practitioner and a specialty in cardiology from Loma Linda University in Loma Linda, California.

Leslee is married with two sons and has a family dog (Newfoundland) named Clark.

Her hobbies include gardening, enjoying the outdoors, spending time with family, and traveling.

Scope of Service

Cardiology

What is a Certified Nurse Practitioner?

A certified nurse practitioner (CNP) is an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse. They hold a master's or doctoral degree and have advanced clinical training. They collaborate with physicians to diagnose and treat patients. Like physicians, they can make referrals, provide physical exams, order and interpret tests, and prescribe medications.