Cardiovascular

 
Healing over 42,000 hearts each year across New Mexico, our team of cardiologists, nurses, educators, and patient advocates are committed to your heart’s health for life.
 
New Mexico Heart Institute/Lovelace Medical Group brings over 30 years of diagnostic, interventional and preventive cardiovascular expertise. This means our patients have access to one of the largest cardiology practices in New Mexico, with some of the most well-respected and highly-trained cardiologists, electrophysiologists, cardiac, thoracic and vascular surgeons in the world. This is one more way Lovelace is continuing to earn a place in your heart. 

Patients and their families can expect state of the art medicine and compassionate care at the New Mexico Heart Institute/Lovelace Medical Group. 

Diagnosis, treatment, research, and education are the foundations of our approach to becoming the Southwest’s leading cardiac care institution. Our world class physicians, trained at some of the best medical schools in the world, have privileges to admit and care for patients in the majority of hospitals around the state. As a patient or a family member, you can be assured that your cardiac needs will be met.

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Please note: Some services received in our clinics may be considered hospital-based; therefore, patient billing statement will be divided into two separate charges, which may include both a facility fee and a provider fee. For questions, please contact our Patient Financial Services office at 505.727.0100 or 866.948.1444 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday – Friday. Patients are responsible for the amount due portion of the statement for patient care services rendered.

 

Cardiology

Cardiology specializes in disorders of the heart and includes medical diagnosis and treatment of congenital heart defects, heart failure, coronary disease and more.Together with Heart Hospital of New Mexico, our New Mexico Heart Institute/Lovelace Medical Group providers specialize in diagnosis, treatment, research and education. We believe in exceptional care through collaboration with our associates, physicians, volunteers and community partners.

To schedule an appointment with one of our cardiologists, call 505.841.1000.

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Providers

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Michael Adjei-Poku, M.D., M.P.H., FACC, FACP
Cardiology
Albuquerque
Munif Alkouz, M.D.
Munif Alkouz, M.D.
Cardiology
Albuquerque
Mel Peralta, M.D., FACC
Mel Peralta, M.D., FACC
Cardiology
Albuquerque
Mridula Rai, M.D. FACC
Cardiology
Albuquerque
Barry Ramo, M.D., FACC
Barry Ramo, M.D., FACC
Cardiology
Albuquerque
Karen Sopko, M.D., FACC
Cardiology
Albuquerque

Electrophysiology

The most advanced cardiac rhythm management technology in New Mexico. Together with the Heart Hospital of New Mexico at Lovelace Medical Center, our New Mexico Heart Institute/Lovelace Medical Group providers use leading edge electrophysiology studies to pinpoint the cause of irregular heartbeats (arrhythmia). Our specialists then use the diagnostic information to make choices about the best course of treatment for each patient.

To schedule an appointment with one of our electrophysiologists, call 505.841.1000.

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Providers

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Yaw A. Adjei-Poku, M.D.
Electrophysiology
Albuquerque
Michael Bestawros, M.D., MPH
Electrophysiology
Albuquerque
Michael Hoskins, M.D.
Michael Hoskins, M.D.
Electrophysiology
Albuquerque
Sean Mazer, M.D., FHRS, FACC, NMHI President
Sean Mazer, M.D., FHRS, FACC, NMHI President
Electrophysiology
Albuquerque
Sandeep G. Nair, M.D., CEPS-A
Sandeep G. Nair, M.D., CEPS-A
Electrophysiology
Albuquerque

Interventional Cardiology

Our interventional services are backed by state-of-the-art technology and surgical suites, and a team of outstanding physicians and surgeons. Our brand new catheterization and electrophysiology labs and dedicated cardiovascular operating room offer leading edge technology to assist physicians in optimizing patient outcomes.

To schedule an appointment with one of our interventional cardiologists, call 505.841.1000.

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Cardiothoracic/Vascular Surgery

Surgery on the heart or vessels is often used to treat complications of heart disease when blood isn't reaching the organ tissue, to correct congenital heart disease or to treat valvular heart disease from various causes.

Our skilled team of interventional cardiologists earned the reputation for offering cutting edge vascular care and treatment in the state.

To schedule an appointment with one of our surgeons, call 505.841.1000.

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Providers

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Dana A. Booth, MS, M.D.
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Albuquerque
Brian Castlemain, M.D., FACS, FCCP
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Albuquerque
Fenton McCarthy, M.D., M.S.
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Albuquerque
Trent Proffitt, MD
Trent Proffitt, M.D.
Vascular Surgery
Albuquerque
Kevin Richardson, MD, FACS
Kevin Richardson, M.D., FACS
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Albuquerque
Richard Wilkerson, MD, RPVI
Richard Wilkerson, M.D., RPVI
Vascular Surgery
Albuquerque