1003 E Florida Ave, 101, 
Hemet, CA 

Overview

Jennifer Salazar, MSN, APRN, FNP-C is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner through the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), specializing in primary care across the lifespan and gastroenterology. With a strong foundation in emergency medicine and hematology/oncology nursing, she provides comprehensive, patient-centered care focused on prevention, chronic disease management, and digestive health.

Jennifer earned her Master of Science in Nursing with a concentration in Family Practice and has experience managing both acute and complex conditions. Her background in fast-paced emergency and oncology settings enhances her diagnostic skills and holistic approach to care. In gastroenterology, she is especially passionate about conditions like GERD, IBS, IBD, liver disease, and colorectal cancer screening, aiming to improve patient outcomes through education, lifestyle changes, and collaborative care.

She is known for her empathetic communication, evidence-based practice, and commitment to building trusting relationships with patients. Jennifer remains dedicated to lifelong learning and delivering care that respects each patient’s unique needs and values.

Her clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Colorectal Cancer, Gastroparesis, and Ulcerative Colitis.

Salazar, NP is board certified in American Association Of Nurse Practitioners.

Specialties

Nurse Practitioner
Gastroenterology

Licenses

Nurse Practitioner in CA

Board Certifications

American Association Of Nurse Practitioners

Hospital Affiliations

N/a

Languages Spoken

English
Spanish

Gender

Female

Insurance

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Locations

GI Excellence
1003 E Florida Ave, 101, Hemet, CA 92543

Additional Areas of Focus

Salazar has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Peptic Ulcer
Hepatitis
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Enlarged Liver
Gastroparesis
Colorectal Cancer
Ulcerative Colitis
Crohn's Disease
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
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While Jennifer Salazar, NP is a Nurse Practitioner, they have specific expertise in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Colorectal Cancer, and Gastroparesis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Nurse Practitioner.

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