Eric Ornelas, NP
Practice: Medina Healthcare Systems
Specialty: Family Nurse Practitioner
Office locations: Castroville, TX
Eric Ornelas, NP, is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner through the AANP. He earned a BS in Nursing and MS in Nursing from the University of Texas at Arlington, a BA from Arizona State University, and a Master’s in Healthcare Informatics from Grand Canyon University. With over five years of healthcare experience, including progressive care and ICU settings focusing on cardiothoracic and transplant patients, Eric delivers compassionate, evidence-based, patient-centered care.
Eric Ornelas, NP, is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner through the AANP. He earned a BS in Nursing and MS in Nursing from the University of Texas at Arlington, a BA from Arizona State University, and a Master’s in Healthcare Informatics from Grand Canyon University. With over five years of healthcare experience, including progressive care and ICU settings focusing on cardiothoracic and transplant patients, Eric delivers compassionate, evidence-based, patient-centered care.
Medina Regional Hospital - Imaging
Medical Clinic of Castroville
Castroville, TX 78009
Eric Ornelas, NP, is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. He brings a diverse educational and clinical background to his practice, with a strong foundation in both patient care and healthcare technology.
Eric earned his Bachelor of Arts in Geography with an emphasis in Geographic Information Systems from Arizona State University, followed by a Master’s degree in Healthcare Informatics from Grand Canyon University. He later pursued nursing, obtaining both his Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Texas at Arlington.
Prior to becoming a nurse practitioner, Eric gained valuable experience working in progressive care and ICU settings, with a focus on cardiothoracic and transplant populations. With over five years of healthcare experience, he is passionate about delivering patient-centered, evidence-based care. Although he initially planned a career in nurse informatics, his clinical experiences led him to pursue advanced practice nursing, where he discovered a deep passion for medicine and direct patient care.

Very professional, kind and inquist about past injuries and ways I could be affected now.
Good service. I just need to ask more questions
Very pleasant young man. Knows how to explain. He was of in a rush & asked air if questions. We will be k.
Fantastic very helpful and caring
Very much like his attentiveness to hearing you and not judgemental.
This is my second time seeing him and he’s always so nice. Knowledgable as well! Recommend to anyone
Wric listens to my concerns and gouea from there. Thanks Eric.
Eric was very patient and caring he did his job well addressed the issues with correct answers when I was worried about some symptoms he explained I was going to be ok and he did not rush out to the next pationt.
Great person and awesome NP
He took his time with us and really tried to understand what was going on. We didn’t feel rushed at all. Prescription was called in timely.