Miriam Zapata FNP

Miriam Zapata is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with over 28 years of experience spanning pediatrics, cardiovascular care, and endocrinology. At IEDHH she focuses on long-term, relationship-based care—helping patients and families design personalized care plans for chronic disease control. Miriam emphasizes culturally competent care and recognizes how family and social context influence health behaviors and outcomes.

Her clinical style prioritizes strong communication and engagement, empowering patients through education and incremental lifestyle changes. She collaborates with supervising endocrinologists, diabetes educators, and nutrition specialists to provide coordinated care for people with diabetes, thyroid disease, and metabolic conditions. Miriam’s long tenure in clinical nursing and advanced practice contributes to a pragmatic, empathetic approach that centers patients’ lived experience while pursuing evidence-based clinical goals.