Edgar Valdez Quinonez is a board-certified nurse practitioner with more than 30 years of experience in the medical field. Originally from Ecuador, he earned his medical degree from Universidad de Guayaquil and completed his residency training at Universidad Catolica de Guayaquil. Before transitioning to nursing in the United States, Edgar practiced as a physician in both Ecuador and Colombia, specializing in obstetrics and gynecology. After moving to the U.S., he proudly served in the U.S. Army and later earned his Master of Public Health from Nova Southeastern University. He continued his education at Florida International University, completing the Foreign-Educated Physician to Nurse Practitioner program, where he obtained his nursing degrees and became board-certified in adult-gerontology primary care through the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. Edgar’s passion for medicine began in childhood and has guided his lifelong commitment to caring for others. He believes in treating each patient like family and takes an integrative, whole-person approach to care—focusing not only on treating conditions but also on educating and empowering patients to improve their overall well-being. In his free time, he enjoys spending quality time with his family, participating in group exercise activities, cooking, and reading.