Raquel is originally from Massachusetts, where she achieved her BSN at Northeastern University. She came to San Diego as a travel nurse with a focus in Cardiothoracic Surgery. Subsequently, she completed her master’s degree at Azusa Pacific University, and is now a AANP Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner. Outside of work, Raquel loves to spend time with friends and family, take her dogs to the beach, and always loves to catch sunsets! She is very excited to be a provider at the Cardiovascular Institute of San Diego, where she will provide excellent care to the community!