Heidi Pavese FNP-C

What made you want to become a health care provider or what is your earliest memory of wanting to be one?

My mother is a nurse for over 30 years and I guess I followed in her footsteps per se, but was not satisfied with just being a nurse. I became a nurse practitioner after spending 10 years working as an Emergency Room nurse. I wanted more for myself and felt that I could make more of a difference.

What do you love most about your specialty? / Why did you choose your specialty?

I love what I do in general, but it's the people/families I care for that make me love it even more. There is no special reason why I chose oncology/hematology, but every day there is something that makes me say I'm happy I can make a little difference in someone's life.

How do you connect with your patients?

I connect with my patients by trying to learn a little something about them besides their disease/illness. I try to give them my undivided attention when I am treating them and listen to all their concerns.

What are your interests outside of the office (hobbies, activities)?

My interests primarily focus around my children and husband. We are a sports (soccer, football, skiing, golf, tae kwon do, baseball) oriented family and outside of work, this keeps me very busy.

What is your advice for your patients?

I let them know that I am here for them and that they should call when they need to. I let them know that no question is ever too small, and we are in this together.