Top Pediatricians in New Mexico
Nothing I have ever encountered strikes fear into my heart like an injured or sick child. I am reasonably sure that all other parents out there feel the same way. I am sure you don’t want to just trust any doctor in New Mexico with your children. You also likely are not willing to go through any trial and error with one of your own children as you would be willing to go through to find your own doctor.
A pediatrician is going to have to click with you and gain your trust before they see your child and I feel exactly the same way. Unlike many of our service listings, you do not want to wait to find a pediatrician until an emergency strikes. You want to have them on speed dial long before that. So now is the perfect time to use our New Mexico are list of top recommended pediatricians and start interviewing them. Find the one who you would trust with your children. Don’t forget that people change over time and that can apply to not only your doctors but also your pediatricians. If any of our New Mexico doctors have declined in their performance, please let us know! It is vital that we keep the below list updated with only the doctors that will care for your children as if they were their own. It is also a great idea to establish a pediatrician for short term work conditions even if they last less than a year. So if you will be stationed somewhere else, start researching area pediatricians now so you are as prepared as possible.
Sylvia S. Crago, MD
Rio Rancho, NM
Dr. Crago has more than 20 years of experience in healthcare and specializes in providing care for children, including wellness check-ups, immunizations, and treatment for minor illnesses and injuries.
Donna Pitter, M.D.
Roswell, NM
Dr. Pitter, is a pediatrician with over 30 years’ experience. Dr. Pitter received her medical degree from Wayne State University Medical School. She brings her experience as Medical Director and staff pediatrician to the parents and children of Roswell providing preventive care along with strategies for infection prevention and addiction treatment and services. In her spare time, Dr. Pitter enjoys providing community service to at-risk youth at home and abroad.
Dr. Fay LaFon, M.D.
Las Cruces, NM
Dr. Fay LaFon is well-known for having been voted as the Best Doctor in the Las Cruces Sun News Readers Choice 2005 poll. She has been in practice in Las Cruces for 24 years now and she is licensed to do complete Family Care as well.
Carl Tapia, M.D.
Albuquerque, NM
Dr. Tapia, is a board-certified pediatrician with over ten years’ experience in primary care. Prior to joining Lovelace, Dr. Tapia was an Assistant Professor at Baylor College of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics in Houston, TX, while practicing at Texas Children’s Hospital.
Alexandra Jasmina Cvijanovich, MD
Albuquerque, NM
Dr. Cvijanovich is a pediatrician who provides care by prescribing and administering treatment, therapy, medication, vaccinations, and other medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury to infants and children.
Dr. Judy Lui
Albuquerque, NM
Dr. Judy Lui is a board-certified pediatrician who has been practicing in Albuquerque, NM for 24 years. She graduated from the University of South Carolina School of Medicine in Columbia, SC and completed her Pediatric residency from Kosair Children’s Hospital at the University of Louisville, in KY. She is affiliated with Presbyterian Hospital and Lovelace Medical Center, and is one of the few pediatricians who still rounds on newborn babies in the hospital. She has built a thriving practice caring for kids and watching families grow. She is thrilled to be part of High Desert Pediatrics, working only with the best.
Kevin C Maben, MD
Rio Rancho, NM
Dr. Maben is a pediatrician who provides medical care for people ranging in age from infants to young adults. He diagnoses and treats a wide range of childhood illnesses, including ADHD and asthma. He also works with the patient’s parents or guardians to teach them how to provide care to their children.
C Paulina (Paulina) Inigo, MD
Rio Rancho, NM
Dr. Iñigo is a pediatrician who has provided pediatric care at Presbyterian for over 23 years. She specializes in diagnosing and treating patients of all ages for wellness checkups and preventive care. She also specializes in diagnosing ADHD, behavioral-health problems, asthma care as well as sick visits and nonemergent injuries.
James S. Bruce, MD
Rio Rancho, NM
Dr. Bruce is a pediatrician who has been a Presbyterian provider since 2002. He provides care by prescribing and administering treatment, therapy, medication, vaccinations, and other medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury to infants and children.
Gregory E. Jochems, MD
Rio Rancho, NM
Dr. Jochems has provided pediatric care at Presbyterian for more than 20 years. He cares for children of all ages, including wellness check-ups, immunizations, and treatment for minor illnesses and injuries.
