J’Adore Larosa-Mattis, DNP, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, FNYAM, FADLN
Dr. J’Adore Larosa-Mattis, DNP, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, FNYAM, FADLN is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner and advocate for health equity, dedicated to delivering compassionate, culturally responsive care and addressing systemic disparities in healthcare. With over 12 years of nursing experience, including five years in advanced practice, he currently provides comprehensive, patient-centered care at Mount Sinai Health System across vascular and general surgical services. A survivor of homelessness, Dr. Larosa-Mattis draws on his personal experiences to guide his work. He founded Sheltering Dreams, a nonprofit supporting homeless LGBTQI youth, survivors of domestic violence, and immigrant communities, as well as God Accepts You, which provides critical resources and advocacy for marginalized populations. His journey into nursing began in adolescence while caring for his terminally ill grandfather—an experience that ignited his lifelong dedication to oncology and holistic, patient-centered care. After years at the bedside, he pursued graduate education to expand his impact on care planning and clinical leadership, earning his MSN from Long Island University in 2021 and his DNP from Binghamton University in 2025. Beyond clinical practice, Dr. Larosa-Mattis is an engaged leader, educator, and global mentor. He serves as lead faculty for Adult Health at Pacific College of Health and Science, mentors nursing students internationally in Jamaica, and is a courtesy professor at the University of Haiti. Domestically, he serves as Historian of the National Black Nurses Association and chairs the Greater New York City Black Nurses Association Social Media Committee. His contributions have been widely recognized with the DAISY Award, two Healthcare Hero Awards—one from JetBlue Airways and another from the Health, Education, and Leadership (H.E.A.L) for Haiti Foundation, along with the Spirit of Nursing Award, a Congressional Citation of Honor, and recognition as one of the National Black Nurses Association’s “40 Under 40 Rising Stars.” Through his clinical work, advocacy, and mentorship, Dr. Larosa-Mattis empowers patients, strengthens communities, and advances equitable healthcare solutions.
• Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), Binghamton University, 2025
• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Long Island University- Harriet Rothkopf Heilbrunn School of Nursing, 2021
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), Long Island University- Harriet Rothkopf Heilbrunn School of Nursing, 2014
• Family Nurse Practitioner – Board Certified (FNP-BC)
• National Black Nurses Association, Founders Spirit Award, 2025
• DAISY Award Winner for Compassionate Patient Care, 2024
• Marquis Who's Who in America Honoree, 2024
• Capitol City Black Nurses Association Men in Nursing Scholarship, 2024
• Decker School of Nursing Leadership Award, 2023, 2024, 2025
• National Black Nurses Association, Scholarship, 2024
• National Black Nurses Association, 40 Under 40 Young Nurse Leader Award, 2023
• H.E.A.L. Haiti Healthcare Hero Award, 2022
• Greater New York City Black Nurses Association Spirit of Nursing Award, 2022
• United States House of Representatives, Citation – Hakeem Jeffries, 2022
• New York State Assembly Citation – Hon. Monique Chandler-Waterman, 2022
• New York State Assembly Citation – Hon. Michelle C. Solages, 2022
• New York State Assembly Citation – Member Brian A. Cunningham, 2022
• The City of New York Mayor Bill de Blasio Certificate of Recognition, 2021
• JetBlue Healthcare Hero Award, 2020
• Greater New York City Black Nurses Association APRN Student of the Year, 2020
• Mount Sinai Health System Year of the Nurse Award Recipient, 2020
• Mount Sinai Health System Nursing Excellence Award, 2019
• Mount Sinai Health System Nursing Preceptor of the Year Award, 2018
• Long Island University, Student Who Persevered in the Face of Adversity Award, 2014
• Long Island University Presidential Scholars Scholarship, 2011
• National Black Nurses Association (Historian, 2023)
• New York Academy of Medicine (Fellow)
• Academy of Diversity Leaders in Nursing (Fellow)
• American Nurses Association
• American Association of Nurse Practitioners
• Greater New York City Black Nurses Association
• Founder – Sheltering Dreams (supports homeless shelters in NYC)
DNP capstone project published: Increasing social determinants of health (SDoH) screening rates among hospitalized patients through increased utilization of the SDoH navigator and nurse education
Working on additional publications as the next goal.
Areas of Specialization/Expertise
- Patient-centered care and advocacy
What do you enjoy most about practicing medicine?
What I enjoy most is being actively involved in my patients’ care and supporting them through challenging transitions. Working as an RN at the bedside allowed me to provide hands-on care and spend meaningful time with patients and their families during critical moments, especially when they were facing serious illness or grief. I wanted to ensure that no one had to navigate these transitions alone. After several years at the bedside, I sought to expand my impact by practicing at the provider level, where I could play a greater role in care planning and treatment decisions. Becoming a nurse practitioner has allowed me to continue delivering hands-on care while also contributing to medical decision-making, ensuring that my patients receive comprehensive, compassionate, and thoughtful care.