Biography

Emma Valdez, NP, prioritizes the latest research and clinical guidelines to provide her patients with safe, effective care. Her philosophy is grounded in compassion, clinical excellence and a strong commitment to evidence-based practice.

Mrs. Valdez was born and raised in Monterrey, Mexico and completed her nursing education at University of Texas at Arlington. She became a nurse practitioner to take a more active role in educating, diagnosing and treating patients while maintaining a holistic approach to care. She is especially passionate about early intervention, preventive care and chronic disease management, particularly in aging adults.

Mrs. Valdez’s many clinical interests include geriatrics, high cholesterol and diabetes. Her favorite part of being a nurse practitioner is connecting with patients on a personal level to make them feel heard and understood. Mrs. Valdez lives in El Paso, Texas, where she enjoys reading, exercising and spending quality time with her family.

Clinical interests

Allergies
Arthritis
Behavioral health
Diabetes
Geriatrics
Heart disease
High blood pressure
High cholesterol
Obesity
Preventive care
Thyroid disease

Locations

WellMed at Trawood
Call location1-915-591-4632
Get directions 2260 Trawood Dr
El Paso,  TX 79935
Fax number1-915-591-4069
Office Hours
Sunday Closed
Monday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tuesday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Wednesday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Thursday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Education and credentials

Masters
University of Texas at Arlington

Accepted insurances

We accept many major health insurance plans. Insurance plans accepted vary by doctor and can change. Please call your clinic directly to confirm what insurances are accepted.
Clinician numbers for agent use only.
Aetna (See payor website)
Amerigroup (See payor website)
BCBS (8WF360)
HealthSpring (1013788371)
Humana (See payor website)
UnitedHealthcare (See payor website)
*Beginning January 1, 2027, your WellMed doctor will no longer participate in Humana's network. You can continue seeing your WellMed doctor under your current Humana health plan through December 31,2026, and any appointments scheduled for 2026 will remain as planned.
If continuing care with your WellMed doctor is important to you, you can review your coverage and compare options during the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period (AEP). AEP continues through December 7. During this time, you can compare Medicare health plans, enroll in a different plan or choose Original Medicare. The choice of where you receive care and which Medicare coverage you select is yours.
Call 1-866-323-3601, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. CST, for a list of plans your WellMed doctor accepts.