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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Jennifer Chittum, MD
Santa Fe, NM
Dr. Chittum is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. She is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics and the New Mexico Pediatric Society. Prior to joining CHRISTUS St. Vincent, Dr. Chittum worked as a General Pediatrician at Alta Vista Clinic for Children and Youth in Las Vegas, New Mexico.
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.
Anne Kessler, MD
Santa Fe , NM
Dr. Kessler is a pediatrician in Santa Fe, New Mexico and is affiliated with Christus St. Vincent Regional Medical Center. She received her medical degree from Medical College of Pennsylvania and has been in practice for 29 years.