Longevity & Precision Medicine

During training he received multiple teaching and clinical awards, and outside of medicine, he also excelled as Mexico’s national javelin champion (1986–1989), placing fourth in the Central American Games.

Since 2003, Dr. Aguilar has cared for the El Paso community as a cardiologist, serving in leadership roles including Director of Cardiology at several hospitals and on the boards of local health institutions. Over the last decade, he expanded his expertise into obesity and metabolic medicine, clinical nutrition, and hormone optimization. He also earned a Master of Public Health to strengthen his focus on prevention.

After nearly two decades repairing hearts and arteries in the cath lab, Dr. Aguilar embraced a new mission: to prevent the next emergency before it happens. His practice today blends advanced cardiovascular care with precision, integrative strategies that address the root drivers of heart disease and metabolic dysfunction.

As co-founder of ETERNA, Dr. Aguilar brings first-hand knowledge “from inside the arteries” to programs designed to stop, stabilize, and even reverse cardiovascular disease—helping patients build stronger hearts, healthier metabolism, and longer, better lives.

Vanessa earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice from Aspen University, a Master’s in Nurse-Midwifery from Frontier Nursing University, and a Post-Master’s Certificate as a Family Nurse Practitioner from New Mexico State University. She also holds a Bachelor’s degree in International Management and Marketing from Barcelona, Spain, bringing a unique blend of clinical expertise and business insight to her practice. Trilingual in Spanish, French, and English, Vanessa has the ability to connect with patients from diverse backgrounds with warmth and cultural sensitivity.

Clinically, she has practiced as both a nurse-midwife and nurse practitioner in New Mexico and Minnesota, serving in hospital, clinic, and birth center environments. Her career has been shaped by a deep commitment to women’s health, preventive medicine, and whole-person care. She is board-certified by both the American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB) and the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP).

In addition to her clinical practice, Vanessa is trained in Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT), metabolic and functional medicine, and holds certification as a Fast Like a Girl coach. She is passionate about empowering patients to harness the science of hormones, nutrition, and lifestyle to optimize health at every stage of life.

At ETERNA, Vanessa blends her expertise in cardiometabolic health, women’s health, and precision prevention to guide patients on a clear, personalized path toward energy, vitality, and longevity.