Sheila Mathew FNP-BC
Specialties: Hospital Medicine
Board Certified: Family Nurse Practitioner
Languages: English
General Info
Hospital Affiliations: Garnet Health Medical Center (ORMC), St. Anthony Community Hospital
Prior Experience: Nurse Practitioner - Riddle Medical LLC, Hastings on Hudson, NY; Nurse Practitioner - Internal Medicine - Lincoln Medical Center, Bronx, NY
Graduate: BSN - Nursing - Dominican College, Blauvelt, NY
Clinical Interests: Managing chronic disease (DM, HTN, Asthma). Education on prevention screening.
Year Joined: 2017
About Me
What made you want to become a health care provider or what is your earliest memory of wanting to be one?
Working as a registered nurse, I had an increased interest in advancing my career and providing care to patients at a different level.
What do you love most about your specialty? / Why did you choose your specialty?
I love that I have the autonomy to care and treat my patients. I chose FNP so I can see a broad range of patients.
How do you connect with your patients?
I connect by listening, giving them the time they need to address their concerns.
What are your interests outside of the office (hobbies, activities)?
I enjoy reading and working out.
What is your advice for your patients?
I advise patients that maintaining a healthy lifestyle will benefit themselves and their family.