Maribel Montano, APRN

Coco because it's family oriented

I do have a couple of them. The first one is The Very Hungry Catepillar because it's so colorful and that is my daughter's favorite one. The second one is The Rainbow fish because it teaches to be kind and giving.

Up to this day my favorite are Barbie Dolls. I get to dress them up.

My greatest inspiration has always been my parents. They overcame many obstacles and challenges while raising my siblings and me. Their strength, perseverance, and dedication taught me the importance of working hard, staying positive, and never giving up, no matter what challenges life brings.

My hobbies include spending time with my family, swimming, and gardening. One of my favorite things to do is grow vegetables and fruits in our backyard with my daughter. I also enjoy being actively involved in my daughter’s school and participating in school activities whenever I can. Being involved in her education and watching her grow and learn is something I truly enjoy.

I enjoy working in pediatrics and family medicine because it gives me the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with my patients and watch them grow and evolve over time. I especially enjoy educating and empowering patients to take an active role in their health. It brings me great joy to see my patients improve, reach their health goals, and live healthier lives.

I believe in listening carefully to the person's concerns, communicating openly, and involving them in decisions about their care. I take the time to educate patients and families in a way that is easy to understand and encourage them to ask questions. Building trust and developing meaningful relationships allows me to better understand my patients' needs and support them in achieving their health goals.