Theerarat Thanavaro, DNP, ANP, CVNP-BC, is a board-certified cardiovascular nurse practitioner. She graduated with high honors from Maryville University with a Bachelor of Science in nursing. She also received her Master of Science in nursing and Doctorate of Nursing from Maryville University.

Before joining SSM Health Heart & Vascular Care, Theerarat practiced as an adult nurse practitioner with Cardiology Specialty: St. Louis Cardiology Consultants, where she diagnosed acute and chronic health conditions on cardiology-related care.

She is a member of Sigma Theta Tau International and the American Association of Heart Failure Nurses. She provides care to adults ages 18 and older. She is fluent in English and Thai.

_"It is priority of mine to provide excellent patient-centered care using evidence-based guidelines through patient education, and to encourage patients and their caregivers to actively participate in their plan of care."_