Mrs. Claudia Alicia Auces- Santana, RN, MSN, FNP-BC

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Get to know Family Nurse Practitioner Claudia Alicia Auces-Santana, who serves patients in Eagle Pass, Texas.

Claudia is a board-certified family nurse practitioner who has been providing care to patients for more than two decades. She founded Santana Family Care in Eagle Pass, Texas to give back to her hometown. 

Known for their personalized approach for all types of patients, Santana Family Care cares about patients and wants to offer them the best-in-class, considerate services in Eagle Pass, Maverick County, and surrounding counties. “At Santana Family Care, we are health professionals known for our personal approach in providing complete health care to patients ages ten and above. We take care of a wide variety of problems including sinus infections, stomach problems, and common colds.” as stated on the practice’s website. 

As for her educational background, Claudia went to Eagle Pass High School. She earned her Master of Science in Nursing Degree from Texas A&M International University in Laredo, Texas. She is licensed to practice by the State Board in Texas.

A family nurse practitioner (FNP) is an advanced practice registered nurse who works autonomously or in collaboration with other healthcare professionals to deliver family-focused care. Given the rather broad nature of the “family” patient population focus, FNPs offer a wide range of healthcare services that revolve around the family unit; from health promotion and disease prevention to direct care and counseling across the lifespan.

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