HAMMOND — North Oaks Health is excited to welcome Nurse Practitioner Austin McAndrew to the North Oaks Cardiovascular Institute in Hammond.
Dual-certified as a board-certified family nurse practitioner (FNP-BC) and adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner (AGACNP-BC) by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, McAndrew specializes in caring for patients with heart conditions, including those undergoing heart and chest surgery.
His background in critical care nursing and dual certification allows McAndrew to care for both routine and complex cardiac cases. He is especially passionate about helping patients navigate surgery and achieve the best possible recovery.
“My approach to patient care is centered on treating each patient with individualized care rather than focusing solely on the diagnosis,” McAndrew shares.
“My critical care background has taught me that effective care combines evidence-based medicine with communication, compassion and an understanding of each patient’s individual goals and circumstances. I strive to build trust with every patient and work collaboratively with their healthcare team to provide safe, thorough, individualized care.”
McAndrew earned his bachelor’s degree in nursing from Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond and his master’s degree in nursing from the University of South Alabama in Mobile. He joined the North Oaks Health team as a nurse technician in 2021 and has since expanded his education and clinical expertise through years of experience caring for cardiovascular, trauma and surgical patients.
Nurse practitioners are nationally certified, state-licensed medical professionals who can practice independently, working in close collaboration with their supervising physician.
North Oaks Cardiovascular Institute providers include Drs. Nidal Abi Rafeh, Patrick A. Delaney Jr., Robert Derenbecker, Jherie D. Ducombs, Bruce Ennis, Georges Khoueiry, William P. Kopfler, Jose Mena, James M. Parker and William Smith; Physician Assistants Olivia Buquoi, Donna Foster and Dayana Frazer; and Nurse Practitioners Alexandra Battalora, Kristen King, Travis King, Chad Klug and Jasmine Severan.
The North Oaks Cardiovascular Institute is located in Building 2, at 15813 Paul Vega, MD, Dr., Suite 402, in Hammond. Clinic hours of operation are 8 am to 5 pm on weekdays.
To schedule an appointment with McAndrew, please call (985) 230-2778 (APPT). To learn more about McAndrew’s expertise, visit northoaks.org/mcandrew.
About North Oaks Health System
North Oaks Health provides advanced care with local expertise to the Northshore. North Oaks Health’s acute care hospital is home to a Level II trauma center, a primary stroke center and a chest pain center. It’s also home to an award-winning rehabilitation hospital that delivers the best outcomes in the region. And with the region’s largest, community-owned multispecialty provider clinic, the Florida Parishes gain expanded access to specialty care. For more information, please visit northoaks.org.