Award-Winning Rheumatology Care | New Mexico
Rheumatology • Albuquerque, NM
Clinic Type
Rheumatology
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Phone
5058223844
hrhs@nmohc.com
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- WebMD Care (Dr. Sharon Nunez): 5.0/5.0 (33)
- WebMD Care (Dr. Andres Peisajovich): 5.0/5.0 (26)
- WebMD Care (Dr. Eddie Benge): 5.0/5.0 (28)
- WebMD Care (Dr. Nicole Emil): 4.5/5.0 (24)
Patients praise
- Highly regarded physician bedside manner and thoroughness
- Patients trust their rheumatologists for long-term care management
- Professional and supportive nursing/assistant staff reported in many cases
- Effective management of chronic pain and complex autoimmune conditions
Common complaints
- Long wait times for new patient appointments (up to 5 months reported)
- Issues with insurance billing and coverage verification
- Occasional reports of rude administrative/front-desk staff
- Difficulties with communication regarding symptoms and follow-up
"I live over 250 miles away and it’s worth the trip to get the care Dr. Pacheco provides. His assistant, Lisa is always very friendly and kind. Living with RA is difficult and painful, but I trust the doctor to provide exceptional service."
— Healthgrades patient review for Albuquerque Center for Rheumatology"Having an autoimmune disease is hard enough, but this treatment left me sicker and in much more pain. Back on the waitlist."
— Healthgrades patient review for Albuquerque Center for Rheumatology"She takes the time to listen to what's happening in our lives that has a direct effect on our overall health and makes suggestions on what to change or improve on to keep us in less pain and more active."
— Vitals patient review for Dr. Jacqueline K. DeanSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Dr. Ola M. Azzouqah, MD - Rheumatologist in Albuquerque, NM — May 14, 2026
- Dr. Ann M. Trout, MD - Rheumatologist in Albuquerque, NM — May 14, 2026
- Jaren R. Trost — Jun 30, 2026
- Dr. Wilmer L. Sibbitt, MD - Rheumatologist in Albuquerque, NM — May 14, 2026
- Dr. Nicole Emil, MD - Internal Medicine Physician in Albuquerque, NM — May 14, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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UNM Medical Group, Inc. is a nonprofit faculty practice affiliated with the UNM Health System, based in Albuquerque, NM. Key details: - Services: Broad medical care including primary and specialty (rheumatology is among the specialties offered), urgent care, and patient services. - Location: Headquarters and primary offices in Albuquerque, NM (3 offices nationwide presence noted, all in the United States). - Founded: 2007; Revenue around $14.2M; employs ~172 staff. - Contact points: Multiple phone numbers and the main site unmhealth.org for appointments and patient services. - Aliases: UNM Medical Group, Univ. of New Mexico Medical Group, Inc.; includes associations like UNM Children’s Psychiatric Center. - Mission/Focus: High-quality, compassionate care with advanced facilities and community engagement. If you’re specifically seeking rheumatology care in Albuquerque, UNM Medical Group is part of the UNM Health system and offers specialty care through its physician practice plan. For scheduling or rheumatology referrals, visit unmhealth.org or contact their offices in Albuquerque.
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