Maria Valladares | Texas ENT Specialists

Maria Valladares FNP-C

Maria Valladares, RN, FNP-C, is an accomplished nurse practitioner with a Master of Science in Nursing from Concordia University in Mequon, Wisconsin, and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas. She excels in ordering diagnostic tests, delivering health promotion education, and collaborating with Board Certified Physicians for pre-op and post-op care. Maria specializes in ENT pathophysiology and disease diagnosis, demonstrating advanced expertise in medical-surgical and pharmacological management. A proud member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, she remains committed to providing exceptional patient care. 

Specialties:

Ear, Allergy, Sinus and Sleep

Languages:

English

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Ear & Hearing

The ears help us hear the sounds around us, as well as maintain our balance when we stand and walk. When pieces of the ear are infected or begin not to work properly, your hearing and balance can be impacted.

  • Ear Hygiene and Wax Removal
  • Ear Infections
  • Dizziness
  • Hearing Testing

Allergy

Allergies are the immune system’s abnormal response to a foreign substance around you. These are items that don’t cause a reaction in all patients, but your immune system has found them to be harmful and reacted. Allergies can include environmental allergens such as dust and pollen, as well as food or medications.

  • Allergy Shots
  • Biologic Therapy
  • Food Allergy Testing
  • Drug Allergy Testing
  • Environmental Allergy
  • Asthma Management
  • Hives and Eczema
  • Allergy Testing

Sinus

Your sinuses are hollow cavities that help found around the noses and eyes. Their walls are lined with mucus that helps filter and humidify our air. If this mucus does not drain properly, the sinuses can become blocked. This leads to problems such as sinus infections or other conditions.

  • Congestion (Nasal Blockage)
  • Nasal Drainage
  • Sinus Infections
  • Loss of Sense of Taste and Smell

Sleep

Sleep is an essential part of preparing yourself for the day ahead. We’ve all experienced the difficulties that a lousy night of sleep can cause. For those with sleep disorders, achieving a good night of sleep can be even more challenging and even require medical intervention to be achieved.

  • Prescribe and Monitor CPAP
  • Sleep Apnea Testing
  • Sleep Apnea Surgery
  • Snoring
  • Sleep Apnea
  • Evaluation of Snoring and Sleep Apnea

Head & Neck

The head and neck are hosts to different types of glands that help us maintain our health. Much like other areas of the body, the head and neck and the glands within can experience infection, swelling, and cancer. This can affect the overall balance of our health and the systems that maintain it.

  • Thyroid Masses
  • Neck Masses
  • Salivary Glands Masses
  • Enlarged Lymph Nodes
  • Abnormal Parathyroid Glands
  • Chronic Tonsils and Adenoid Infections

Voice & Swallowing

Our voices can help us connect and communicate with the world around us. While speaking can seem easily achieved, it is really the work of several muscles and organs working together to achieve sound. If one of these muscles is strained or infected, the voice or swallowing can be impacted.

  • Acid Reflux Testing
  • Acid Reflux
  • Hoarseness
  • Difficulty Swallowing
  • Vocal Cord Nodules and Polyps

Education

  • Concordia University, Mequon, Wisconsin, Master of Science in Nursing
  • Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas, Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Awards and Honors

Summa Cum Laude

Professional Memberships

  • American Association of Nurse Practitioners
  • Society of Otorhinolaryngology and Head–Neck Nurses

“Restoring the heart of nursing and health care through theory-guided philosophical practices of heart-centered love and caring as the foundation for healing in order to obtain a more authentic practice, while giving meaning and purpose to my professional life and work.”

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