Emily Rader, ARNP

Heart disease remains the leading cause of death worldwide. With over 25 years in cardiovascular care-as an RCIS, RN, and now ARNP-I focus on raising awareness, promoting heart health, and educating patients to help reduce the impact of cardiovascular disease. I believe strong patient relationships are built on respect and trust. I strive to create a safe, welcoming space where every person feels heard. Health equity matters deeply to me-it empowers patients to make informed choices and improve their quality of life.

I have a particular interest in coronary artery disease, peripheral arterial and venous disease and preventative cardiology. I perform heart catheterization, stent placement, peripheral arterial studies, and venous ablations. I was inspired to go into medicine when I was working in the tech field as a research engineer and was unsatisfied and bored. I wanted to make more of an obvious difference in people's lives, so I began thinking about different ways that I might achieve that.

Every patient has a unique life story to share, about the challenges they have faced and the dreams they have for the future. For me, the opportunity to listen to these stories is a tremendous gift. By understanding each patient's personal story, I believe we can work together as a team to incorporate values and beliefs into how they approach their health.