Maria Dungo, Nurse Practitioner

Professional Background:

Nurse Practitioner Maria Dungo is a board-certified Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Provider with extensive experience in various healthcare settings. She earned her advanced practice nursing degree from St. Peter’s University in 2022 and completed her internship at The Heart Center of the Oranges and Centro Clinico LLC in New Jersey.

She has worked with several hospitals in New Jersey since 2017, including Hudson Regional Hospital and Hoboken University Medical Center, and has taken on travel nurse assignments starting 2021 at Montefiore Nyack Hospital in New York and JFK Hospital in New Jersey. After taking a travel nurse assignment at CHI Baylor St. Luke’s in Texas, specializing in Medical-Surgical and Telemetry Units, Maria decided to make Houston her home. There, she has focused her career on primary care, with particular expertise in internal medicine, weight loss, and hormone health. Her diverse experience and specialized knowledge enable her to provide comprehensive and personalized care to her patients.

Professional Associations:

Nurse Practitioner Maria Dungo is a member of The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners & American Nurses Credentialing Center

Hobbies and Interests: 

NP Maria Dungo is dedicated to maintaining an active lifestyle. She enjoys weight lifting, high-intensity interval training (HIIT), and exploring new destinations. Maria also loves hiking with her family and their two beloved fur babies. Balancing her passion for fitness and travel, she treasures the time spent with her loved ones, making the most of every moment with her family and pets.

Fun Facts:

Occasionally, NP Maria Dungo teaches Zumba classes, combining her love for fitness with a passion for dancing. She also delights in traveling to experience diverse cuisines from around the world. Her dream vacation destinations are Japan and Turkey, where she hopes to immerse herself in their rich cultures and culinary traditions.