About Miguel A. Mendez, APRN
Advanced practice provider Miguel A. Mendez, APRN works alongside board-certified Cardiology specialist John G. Canto, MD, MSPH, FACC from Watson Clinic Main at 1600 Lakeland Hills Blvd. in Lakeland.
His areas of expertise include acute adult patient care and general cardiology services.
He received his Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL, and his Master of Science degree in Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nursing from the University of South Alabama in Mobile, AL. He is a board-certified Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
1. What inspired you to get into healthcare?
I prayed one evening at the request of my wife, for God to give my life direction, and through a dream He led me to nursing and ultimately to become an advanced practitioner.
2. What made you choose your specialty?
I have always been called to help those most in need, so acute care was easy. Cardiology has been a passion that coexisted with that since day one.
3. What do you enjoy doing outside of work?
First and foremost, I enjoy going to church and serving on the safety team as medical response personnel. I love being with my family and have recently caught the golf bug.
4. What brought you to Central Florida?
I moved to Central Florida in 2001 when my family returned from living in the Bahamas. My mother worked for U.S. Customs and Border Protection and served a six-year term. I was 15 years old and she relocated us to Clermont, Florida to allow us a safer upbringing than we would’ve been exposed to had we moved back to Hialeah where I am originally from.
5. What brought you to Watson Clinic?
Dr. Canto and his “can do” attitude. Sitting in a zoom meeting with him for a little over an hour was more than enough to know that he is the real deal. I appreciate the leader and type of provider he is.