Maria S. Garza, MSN, APRN, NNP-BC

About

Maria S. Garza is a board-certified neonatal nurse practitioner with dedicated experience in neonatal-perinatal medicine. She has been a nurse since 2005 and has practiced as a neonatal nurse practitioner since 2014. Since becoming an NNP, she has provided advanced care to premature and critically ill newborns in neonatal intensive care settings. She brings a strong clinical background in managing complex conditions and is highly skilled in neonatal resuscitation and critical care procedures.

Maria provides advanced assessment, diagnosis and treatment for high-risk infants while working collaboratively with physicians, nurses and interdisciplinary teams. She is committed to compassionate, family-centered care and supports families through challenging times by fostering a reassuring and informative environment. She is passionate about empowering parents to be active participants in their newborn’s care.

She remains dedicated to ongoing professional development and excellence in neonatal medicine. Outside of work, Maria enjoys spending time with family and friends, valuing meaningful connections and balance beyond the clinical setting. Maria S. Garza remains committed to high-quality, family-centered care for newborns and their families in the Rio Grande Valley.