5001 E. Sam Houston Parkway S.,
Pasadena,
TX
77505
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About the Provider
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Professional Associations
Arelys Martinez Hernandez, APRN, FNP-C, first practiced as a physician in Cuba before relocating to Texas to practice as a phlebotomy technician and medical assistant. She then attended the University of Sacred Heart in San Juan, Puerto Rico, earning her Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 2021. Bilingual in English and Spanish, Arelys joined Kelsey-Seybold’s Family Medicine department as a certified nurse practitioner in February 2026.
As a knowledgeable primary care provider for patients of all ages, Arelys loves helping people by delivering high-quality care with a gentle bedside manner. Aside from care to help people recover from acute illness such as respiratory infections and UTIs, she offers well checks and immunizations to help her patients live healthier lives. Arelys also manages chronic conditions, including high blood pressure and diabetes. Her favorite part of working in healthcare is seeing the gratitude on her patients’ faces when they feel better with the right treatment.
Philosophy of Care
Arelys believes the three most important things she can do for her patients are to listen, listen, and listen. Because Arelys also believes that quality care is essential for societal well-being, she ensures the care she delivers goes beyond physical health to focus on emotional, spiritual, and psychological health.
Hobbies & Interests
Away from Kelsey-Seybold, Arelys loves spending time with her kids, traveling, and enjoying a good film.
Arelys is a member of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, American Nurses Association, and Texas Nurses Association.
