New Mexico Heart Institute

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The Leader in Cardiovascular Care in the Southwest

The New Mexico Heart Institute (NMHI) is the most advanced cardiovascular medical group in the region. Since 1969, New Mexico Heart Institute physicians have provided New Mexico and beyond with the highest-quality care and service.
NMHI's regional cardiovascular care network ensures you can receive the best care no matter where you live. Our services include state-of-the-art heart and vascular medicine and surgery, cardiovascular imaging, and fully-integrated emergency hospital and intensive coronary care services.
Our physicians are highly-skilled and trained at world-renowned academic programs to be the best at what they do. They are supported by expert staff motivated to ensure relationships between our doctors and patients result in the best outcomes for each person.
NMHI actively participates in leading-edge medical research to advance scientific understanding of heart and vascular disease as we improve the quality of life of people in our communities and around the world.
NMHI supports medical education through appointments as academic faculty, physician continuing medical education and community forums.
We invite you to explore our website to learn more about the services we provide, how to prepare for examinations and treatments, as well as introduce you to our team of world-class cardiologists.

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Fundador Adajar, MD
Mark Bieniarz, MD
Kathleen Blake, MD
Mihaela Bujoi, MD
Michael Carpenter, PA-C
Brian Castlemain, MD
Brendan J. Cavanaugh, MD
Elicia Crespin, PA-C
Howard Diaz, PA-C
Ross Downey, MD
Robert DuBroff, MD
Robert E. Federici, MD
Mary Frankis, MD, PhD
Richard L. Gerety, MD
Steve Henao, MD

Charles Kim, MD
Geoffrey A. Kunz, MD
Paul Levy, MD
Erica Lopez, PA-C
William Mansfield, MD MPH
Sean Mazer, MD
Robert C. Orchard, MD
Anita Ralstin RN, MS, CNS, CNP
Barry Ramo, MD
Adam Ronan, MD
Sharon Schaaf, CNP
Elaine Stack, CNP
Brad Stamm, MD
Kimber M. Stout, MD
Jay Tiongson, MD
Geri Vigil-Bartels, CNP
Chris Wyndham, MD
Howard S. Zeman, MD
Mark Zolnick, MD

Albuquerque West/Rio Rancho

Blood Pressure Management
Cardiac Imaging Services
Cardiovascular Care of the Athlete

Cosmetic Vein Services

Emergency and Hospital Services
For Family and Friends

Heart Rhythm Disorders

Surgical Services (Cardio-thoracic)

Women's Heart Health

64-Slice CT Coronary Angiography
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair
Abdominal Aortic Ultrasound
Alcohol Septal Ablation
Angioplasty and Stenting (Peripheral)
Ankle Brachial Indices

Atrial Fibrillation Surgery (MAZE)

Cardionet® Monitoring

Carotid Artery Stents
Carotid Artery Ultrasound

Complex Aortic Surgery

Coronary Artery Stenting/Angioplasty

Coronary Bypass Surgery

Endograft Repair of Aortic Aneurysm
Enhanced External Counter Pulsation (EECP)

Exercise Stress Testing

Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator
Implantable Loop Recorder

Lung Cancer Treatment
Non-invasive Heart Rhythm Monitoring

Peripheral Artery Intervention

Peripheral Vein stripping

PFO/ASD Closure Devices

Radiofrequency and Cryo-ablation
Renal Artery Stents

Surgical Peripheral Artery Bypass
Thoracic Aneurysm Repair
Thoracic Endovascular Interventions
Thoracoscopic/VATS Lung Surgeries
Tilt Table Testing

Uterine Fibroid Embolization
Valve Repair/Replacement
Varicose Vein Ablation
Vena Cava Filter Placement
Venous Reflux Studies

Ventricular Assist Devices

Congenital Heart Disorders
Coronary Artery Disease
Evaluation of Syncope

Heart Failure Management

Peripheral Vascular Disease

Valvular Heart Disease

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