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KEVIN E. SALAS, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, NRCME, CAOHC

Mr. Salas is an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. Mr. Salas was born and Raised in Midland, Texas, He graduated from Lee High School in 1996, is married to Jessica Salas with three children and one grandbaby. Mr. Salas received his Paramedic License from Midland College in 2002, followed by his RN license in 2006 at Midland College, received his Bachelor's Degree in Nursing in 2008, and his Master's Degree in Nursing in 2012 at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. He also has credentials from the National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners to perform DOT physicals. Mr. Salas is also certified in OSHA 1910 standards as well as OSHA standards for hearing conservation.

As a paramedic, Kevin began his career at Midland Memorial hospital in the Emergency Department. As a Registered Nurse, Kevin began his career with Medical Center Hospital as an ER nurse and progressed to Emergency Department Director. In 2009, Mr. Salas changed his career path and entered the field of Flight nursing with Care-star in Odessa, Texas. While working as a Flight Nurse Mr. Salas worked towards obtaining his Master from Texas Tech with an emphasis in Family Nurse Practitioner. Mr. Salas has a total of 15 years of medical experience specialized in emergency and trauma. He also holds certifications in Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, and Advanced Trauma Life Support, Critical Care Emergency Medical Transport Provider, Nationally Registered Certified Medical Examiner.

Outside of work Mr. Salas enjoys coaching his daughters in softball, playing golf and spending as much time as he can with his family.

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Practice Philosophy

Courtyard Family Practice offers the West Texas community excellence in healthcare through a wide range of primary care services provided in one convenient location where accessibility, affordability and cost-efficiency are core values. Our solo provider practice is comprised of West Texans that not only understand the unique health issues of the community but also integrate their West Texas heritage into clinical practice to address individual patient needs and tailor care to support patients in identifying and achieving their best health. At Courtyard you can count on seeing the same provider each visit and be assured they are familiar with your specific history and health needs providing greater continuity of care and overall satisfaction. At Courtyard respect, communication and collaboration are cornerstones.

As a Midland native, Kevin Salas, APRN, FNP-C is devoted to the Permian Basin population and considers each patient as valuable as a family member. His clinical background in both the Emergency Department and as a member of a successful group family practice has provided him the clinical skills and medical knowledge essential to providing the highest level of care. Kevin combines these with unique insights into the opportunities and challenges of healthcare delivery in various settings along the continuum of care as he leads the Courtyard team with the goal of becoming the premier primary care practice of the Permian Basin. He strives to provide patients personalized care as if each individual were his only patient whether they are seen episodically for unexpected ailments like a common cold or more frequently for chronic conditions that provide him the opportunity to partner with patients to improve health and reach their longer term goals.

For urgent complaints that occur after hours or on weekends that can't wait, please go to Vital Care Urgent Care for treatment by a medical provider.