Maria E Quinones, DNP

Maria Quinones, DNP, is a proud triple Gator who earned both her nursing degree and Doctor of Nursing Practice from the University of Florida. Before joining the Student Health Care Center, she worked at UF Health’s adult outpatient psychiatric center, where she gained valuable experience supporting patients with complex mental health needs using evidence-based care. Maria is passionate about providing holistic, compassionate care. She creates a supportive space where students feel truly heard and valued, and she’s especially focused on the mental and emotional well-being of college-aged patients. She understands the unique pressures students face and is committed to helping them thrive both personally and academically. Her clinical interests include global health, women’s health and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and she’s always looking to grow her expertise in ways that improve patient outcomes and quality of life. Maria takes a comprehensive, personalized approach to care, considering psychiatric needs alongside physical health, emotional resilience, and academic stressors. She works with students to build practical, sustainable plans for long-term wellness. Originally from South America, Maria speaks Spanish fluently and values being able to connect with her Spanish-speaking patients. Outside of clinical practice, Maria loves to travel and is passionate about staying current on mental health research to continually enhance the care she provides to support her patients.