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.
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.
Felipe Zanghellini, MD
Albuquerque, NM
Dr. Zanghellini, is board-certified in general pediatrics and in pediatric infectious disease. He has been practicing medicine since 1991. Prior to joining Lovelace, Dr. Zanghellini practiced for seven years at First Choice Community Healthcare in Albuquerque.
Dr. Williams
Las Cruces, NM
Dr. Williams is a well-known pediatrician who is part of a multi-disciplinary team for children with concerns of emotional, physical, and sexual abuse. She practiced in Houston for 4 years at Piney Point Pediatrics, before moving to Las Cruces in 2001 to join Full Bloom Pediatrics.
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.
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.
Dorsey Beggs, MD
Albuquerque, NM
Pediatrician and Fellow of American Academy of Pediatrics since 2000. Dr. Beggs graduated from UNM Medical School in 1997. Thereafter she trained at UNM Children’s Hospital from 1997-2000. She was a pediatric hospitalist from 2000 – 2006 in Denver Colorado and then from 2006 – present at Presbyterian Hospital. She joined Bebe Care Pediatrics in 2015.
Yolanda Tso Baca, MD
Albuquerque, NM
Dr. Baca, 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.
Ibuki Suga, MD
Albuquerque, NM
Dr. Ibuki Suga is currently active in the local medical society as a general pediatrician who specializes in caring for acutely ill hospitalized children. He is also well-known for being the founder of High Desert Pediatrics. Dr. Suga graduated from the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine.
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.
Rhonda R. Chavez, MD
Albuquerque, NM
Dr. Chavez is a pediatrician who specializes in the medical care of infants, children, and adolescents, ranging from birth to young adulthood. She manages the physical, mental, and emotional health of children ate very stage of development. Dr. Chavez is board certified in pediatrics and is fluent in Spanish.
