Directory of Physicians, Advanced Practice Clinicians & Staff

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Jorge Abalos, DO

ER
Jorge Abalos, DO

Emergency Department

Dr. Abalos is a graduate of San Angelo University, San Angelo, Texas. He completed his medical education and residency at Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine, Fort Worth, TX.

Dr. Abalos has practiced in Artesia for more than 18 years.

Dr. Abalos also speaks Spanish (habla español).
Christopher Ayeni, MD

Hospitalist
Christopher Ayeni, MD

Dr. Ayeni completed medical school at Universidad Iberoamericana in the Dominican Republic and received his undergraduate degree from the University of Lagos in Nigeria. He completed residency training at Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center in New York.

Dr. Ayeni is board certified in Internal Medicine and specializes in Endocrinology and Pulmonary, as well as Critical Care. In his free time, he enjoys chess and reading.
Marshall Baca, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon
Marshall Baca, MD
606 N. 13th St., Suite 100
Artesia, NM 88210

Phone: 575.748.8301
Fax: 575.748.8304

2411 Osborne Rd.
Carlsbad, NM 88220

Phone: 575.885.2188
Fax: 575.885.6486

Dr. Baca is a graduate of the University of Texas, Galveston. He completed his medical training at Texas A&M University and Scott and White Memorial Hospital. Dr. Baca is fellowship trained in Pediatric Orthopedics from Baylor College of Medicine and a member of Arthroscopy Associates of North America.

Dr. Baca also speaks Spanish (habla español).

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Specialties:

Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine

Hand and Shoulder Surgeries

Total Joint Replacement of Hips and Knees
Marshall G. Baca Jr. DO

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Marshall G. Baca Jr. DO

Emergency Department

Dr. Baca received his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree from University of Arizona Eller College of Management. He then completed his medical education at Touro University – Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine and residency at Texas Tech University Health Science Center in El Paso. During his Emergency Medicine residency, Dr. Baca served as Chief Resident.

Dr. Baca also speaks Spanish (habla español).
John Batty, MD, FACC

Cardiologist
John Batty, MD, FACC

612 N. 13th St., Suite D
Artesia, NM 88210

Phone: 575.736.8270

Fax: 575.748.8551

Office Hours:
Monday – Friday
8 am – 12 pm | 1 pm – 5 pm

Dr. Batty is a graduate of the University of Texas, Austin. He completed medical school at Southwestern Medical School, Dallas. His internship and residency were at Baylor College of Medicine, Houston. Dr. Batty was Fellowship trained at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. He is Board Certified by the American College of Cardiology and is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology.

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Mike Butterfield, MD

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Mike Butterfield, MD

Emergency Department

Mike Butterfield, MD received his Bachelor of Science from Wesleyan University. He continued his education at University of California Berkeley, where he received his Master of Science and Master of Public Health degrees. He then completed his medical education at University of California San Francisco and residency at University of South Florida, where he served as Chief Resident.

Dr. Butterfield’s focus includes Emergency Medicine and Bedside Ultrasound.

In his spare time, he enjoys hiking and music.
JoAnn B. Couch, MD

Pediatrician
JoAnn B. Couch, MD

Memorial Family Practice
702 N. 13th St.
Artesia, NM 88210

Phone: 575.746.3119

Fax: 575.746.4295

JoAnn B. Couch, MD is a board-certified pediatrician with more than 22 years of experience. She received her medical degree from the University of Missouri School of Medicine in Colombia, Missouri and completed her residency at the Keesler Medical Center in Biloxi, Mississippi.

She most recently served as Medical Director of the Pediatric Clinic at Holloman Air Force Base in New Mexico where she saw more than 20 patients per day and covered local nursery and inpatient pediatric procedures.

Previously, she has led pediatric practices at United States Air Force bases in Montana and Arkansas as Chief of Medical Staff, Medical Director and Staff Pediatrician. Dr. Couch retired from active duty in the Air Force in 2020.

She enjoys spending time with her family, quilting and church.
Casey Dellabarca, MD

Interventional Pain Management
Casey Dellabarca, MD
606 N. 13th St., Suite 300
Artesia, NM 88210

Phone: 575.736.8233

2319 W. Pierce St.
Carlsbad, NM 88220

Phone: 575.736.8233

After receiving his undergraduate degree from California State University Fresno, Dr. Dellabarca completed his medical education at Flinders University Of South Australia. He then completed his residency and fellowship training at the University of New Mexico. Dr. Dellabarca is Board Certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology and specializes in Interventional Pain Management.

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Common Treatments Offered

Diagnostic Facet Nerve Blocks: Cervical/Thoracic/Lumbar

Epidural Steroid Injections: Cervical/Thoracic/Lumbar

Peripheral Joint Injections

Radiofrequency Ablation for Knee Pain

Radiofrequency Ablation for Sacroiliac Pain

Radiofrequency Ablation of the Facet Joints: Cervical/Thoracic/Lumbar

Sacroiliac Joint Injection

Spinal Cord Stimulation

Botulinum Toxin Procedures for Pain Syndromes and Dystonia
Camille Doan, MD

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Camille Doan, MD

Emergency Department

Camille Doan, MD is a board-certified in Emergency Medicine and Internal Medicine. She graduated summa cum laude from the Ross University School of Medicine in Miami, Florida and completed her Internal and Emergency Medicine residency at Louisiana State University in New Orleans. While at Louisiana State University, she also served as Chief Medical Resident.

Dr. Doan has extensive experience in emergency rooms across the United States and has practiced at Artesia General Hospital since 2018.
Robert T. Ferraro, MD, CDE

Endocrinology
Robert T. Ferraro, MD, CDE

608 N. 13th St., Suite 600 Artesia, NM 88210

Phone: 575.736.8440
Fax: 575.736.8441

Monday – Friday
8 am – 5 pm

2319 W. Pierce St.
Carlsbad, NM 88220

Phone: 575.736.8490

Robert T. Ferraro, MD, CDE received his undergraduate degree from Glassboro State College in New Jersey. He completed his medical degree at the University of Padova in Italy and his residency at Englewood Hospital in New Jersey. He then completed a clinical fellowship at St. Luke’s/Roosevelt Hospital in New York City and a research fellowship at the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive & Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health in Phoenix.

Dr. Ferraro is board-certified in Internal Medicine and holds specialty certification in Endocrinology and Metabolism and Nutrition.

Dr. Ferraro also speaks Spanish (habla español).

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Shmuel Inbar, MD

Cardiologist
Shmuel Inbar, MD

612 N. 13th St., Suite D
Artesia, NM 88210

Phone: 575.736.8270
Fax: 575.748.8551

Office Hours:
Monday – Friday

8 am – 12 pm | 1 pm – 5 pm

Shmuel Inbar, MD graduated medical school cum laude at Technion – Israel Institute of Technology. He completed fellowships in Cardiology in Israel and Chicago, and subsequently a fellowship in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology in Chicago. He is board certified in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology.

Dr. Inbar sees patients for consultations in general cardiology, heart failure and cardiac electrophysiology, as well as for implantation of loop recorders, 30-day event monitoring, Holter monitoring, mobile cardiac output telemetry (MCOT) and interrogation and programming of pacemakers and defibrillators.

Dr. Inbar has published scientific research in leading cardiology journals; see publications here. He is an Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of New Mexico and was awarded the Young Investigator Award from the American College of Chest Physicians.

In his free time, Dr. Inbar enjoys listening to classical music and hiking.

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Roberto F. Labayen, MD

Urologist
Roberto F. Labayen, MD
612 N. 13th St., Suite G
Artesia, NM 88210

Phone: 575.748.8311
Fax: 575.736.6352

Monday – Friday
8 am – 12 pm
1 pm – 5 pm

Dr. Labayen is a graduate of the University of Buenos Aires, Argentina. He completed a residency in General Surgery at Union Memorial Hospital, Baltimore, MD and in Urology at University of Pittsburgh.

His hobbies include growing orchids and cultivating Bonsai trees.

Dr. Labayen also speaks Spanish (habla español).

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Procedures:

Endoscopic Surgery of Prostate & Bladder

Surgery of Urological Tumors

Urinary Calculi Surgery

Urinary Implants

Vasectomies

Conditions Treated:

Kidney Stones

Male Sexual Disorders

Pediatric Urological Conditions, including Bed Wetting (Nocturnal Enuresis)

Prostate

Testicular Tumors/Pain

Urinary Incontinence

Urinary Tract Infections

Urological Tumors
Michael D. Mann, MD

General Surgery
Michael D. Mann, MD
608 N. 13th St., Suite 500
Artesia, NM 88210

Phone: 575.736.8235
Fax: 575.736.8234

Michael D. Mann, MD is board certified in General Surgery by the American Board of Surgery. He completed his medical degree at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in Bethesda, Maryland. He then completed his surgical residency and internship at Wilford Hall Medical Center, Lackland AFB in San Antonio, Texas.

Dr. Mann brings years of general surgical experience—including extensive work with the US Air Force, both in the United States and abroad. He is certified in advanced trauma life support (ATLS), advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) and basic life support (BLS).

In a recent interview, Dr. Mann explained his approach to medicine and why it’s so important to get to know his patients. Read the article here.

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SURGICAL SPECIALTIES

Laparoscopy

Laparoscopic Appendectomy

Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy

Laparoscopic Colon Resection

Laparoscopic Fundoplication

Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair

Laparoscopic Repair of Ventral/Incisional Hernias

Endoscopy

Colonoscopy

EGD (Esophagogastroduodenoscopy)

PEG (Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy)

Clinic Procedures

Hemorrhoidal Banding

Incision and Drainage of Abscesses

Removal of Skin Lesions

Removal of Subcutaneous Nodules

Skin Biopsies

Vasectomy

Other Procedures

Anorectal Procedures

Lymph Node Biopsy and Removal

Open Abdominal Procedures

Open Hernia Repairs

Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter Placement

Port-a-Cath Placement for Chemotherapy

Thyroidectomy

Tunneled Hemodialysis Catheter Placement
Joseph Marino, DPM

Podiatrist / Wound Care
Joseph Marino, DPM

612 N. 13^th St., Suite J
Artesia, NM 88210

Phone: 575.736.8282
Fax: 575.736.7658

Appointments also available in Lovington

Dr. Joseph Marino attended Rutgers University and received his DPM degree from New York College of Podiatric Medicine. He served as the Chief Resident of Podiatry at St. Barnabas Hospital, Bronx, New York. Dr. Marino is a five-time recipient of the Rutgers University Award for Conspicuous Public Service and was honored the Leo Ennis Award for Humanity, Harlem, New York City.

Most recently, Dr. Marino was at the North Montana Hospital where he served as Chief and President of the medical staff.

His special focus is wound care, fracture care, reconstructive foot surgery, ankle surgery, medical and surgical care of foot and ankle and pathology.

An avid outdoorsman, Dr. Marino loves camping, wildlife biology, gardening, fishing and hunting.

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John C. Mullican, MD

Anesthesiologist
John C. Mullican, MD

Dr. Mullican is a graduate of the University of Mississippi. He received his medical education from the University of Mississippi School of Medicine. He completed his residency training and fellowship at the University of Texas Medical Branch – Galveston.

Dr. Mullican is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology. He is a member of several professional associations, including the New Mexico Society of Anesthesiologists, American Society of Anesthesiologists and New Mexico Medical Society.

In his free time, Dr. Mullican practices Japanese martial arts, and enjoys hiking, traveling and reading.
Kevin Nesh, MD

Hospitalist
Kevin Nesh, MD

Kevin Nesh, MD is a board-certified in Internal Medicine and Hospital Medicine. He graduated from Ross University School of Medicine in Edison, New Jersey and completed his residency at Louisiana State University at New Orleans.

Dr. Nesh works as a hospitalist with an emphasis on critical care, lumbar punctures, thoracentesis, central lines, intubations and arterial lines. He has been with Artesia General Hospital since 2018, and enjoys outdoor activities like swimming, scuba diving and hiking. He is also an amateur photographer and cook.

Dr. Nesh also speaks Spanish (habla español).
Robert C. Orchard, MD, FACC

Cardiologist
Robert C. Orchard, MD, FACC

612 N. 13th St., Suite D
Artesia, NM 88210

Phone: 575.736.8270

Fax: 575.748.8551

Office Hours:
Monday – Wednesday
8 am – 12 pm | 1 pm – 5 pm

Dr. Orchard is Board Certified in Nuclear Cardiology and Echo Cardiology. He has a Specialist Certification in Internal Medicine and Cardiology (Canada). Dr. Orchard completed additional cardiology fellowship training at the University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill and he is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology.

Dr. Orchard’s special areas of focus are noninvasive cardiology, hypertension and lipid management.

In his free time he enjoys fishing, hiking, traveling and reading.

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Leonel Perez-Limonte, MD

Neurology
Leonel Perez-Limonte, MD

Artesia Healthcare Professionals
612 N. 13th St., Suite B
Artesia, NM 88210

Phone: 575.736.8390

Carlsbad Multi-specialty Clinic
2319 W. Pierce St.
Carlsbad, NM 88220

Phone: 575.736.8390

Dr. Perez-Limonte is a graduate of the University of Miami. He received his medical education from the Medical College of Wisconsin. He completed his residency training and fellowship at the University of Miami School of Medicine in Florida. He completed fellowships in Clinical Neurophysiology and Neurological Rehabilitation. He holds a Masters of Healthcare Leadership from Brown University and a Masters of Healthcare Quality and Patient Safety from Northwestern University.

Dr. Perez-Limonte is a visiting Professor of Neurology at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Lubbock and serves as the Clinical Assistant Professor of Neurology at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He also serves as the Section Editor of Spine Line for the North American Spine Society.

Dr. Perez-Limonte specializes in Neurology, Neuromuscular Medicine and Brain Injury Medicine.

Dr. Perez-Limonte also speaks Spanish (habla español) and French.
Joe P. Salgado, MD

Family Practitioner
Joe P. Salgado, MD

Artesia Healthcare Professionals
702 N. 13th St.
Artesia, NM 88210

Phone: 575.746.3119

Fax: 575.746.4295

Dr. Salgado is a native of Artesia. He is Board Certified as a Diplomate of the American Board of Family Practice. He earned medical degrees from the University of New Mexico and completed his internship and medical residency at John Peter Smith in Fort Worth, Texas. Dr. Salgado serves as the Chief of Medical Staff.

Dr. Salgado lists spending time with family and weight lifting among his favorite things.

Dr. Salgado also speaks Spanish (habla español).

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David L. Tempkin, MD

Radiologist
David L. Tempkin, MD

Radiology Department

Dr. Tempkin is a graduate of the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, Dallas. He completed his residency and Fellowship training at Duke University Hospital. Dr. Tempkin served as Chief Resident at Duke University. He is Board Certified by the American College of Radiology.

Dr. Tempkin enjoys swimming and writing.
Ryan Villegas, DO, AOBIM, MTCM

Hospitalist
Ryan Villegas, DO, AOBIM, MTCM

Ryan Villegas, DO, AOBIM, MTCM is a board-certified in Internal Medicine and Hospital Medicine. He graduated from Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Vallejo, California and completed his residency in Internal Medicine at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center in Colton, California.

Dr. Villegas works as a hospitalist at Artesia General Hospital and has extensive outpatient and inpatient experience. He also specializes in clinical ultrasounds, osteopathic manipulative therapy and traditional Chinese Medicine. An avid musician, he plays guitar, flute and saxophone.

Dr. Villegas also speaks Spanish (habla español).
Zhinian Wan, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon
Zhinian Wan, MD
606 N. 13th St., Suite 100
Artesia, NM 88210

Phone: 575.748.8301
Fax: 575.748.8304

2411 Osborne Rd.
Carlsbad, NM 88220

Phone: 575.885.2188
Fax: 575.885.6486

Zhinian Wan, MD received his undergraduate and master’s degree from Tong Ji University in China. He completed his residency at Guang An Men Hospital and Beijing Friendship Hospital in Beijing China. He received fellowship training in the following disciplines:

Association for the Study of Internal Fixation | Singapore

Fellow of Clinical Research Center for Arthritis and Joint Implant | University of Southern California, Los Angeles

Fellow of Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery | The Methodist Hospital, Houston, Texas

Fellow of Adult Reconstructive Department of Orthopedic Surgery | University of Virginia, Charlottesville

Fellow of Dorr Arthritis Institute | Good Samaritan Hospital, Los Angeles, California

In his spare time, Dr. Wan enjoys outdoor activities, reading and computer programming. He also loves spending time with his wife, two children and friends.

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Specialties:

Adult Reconstructive Surgery

Carpal Tunnel Joint and Trigger Finger

Infected Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty

Primary and Revision Total Hip or Total Knee Arthroplasty

Reverse or Total Shoulder Arthroplasty
Jeffrey Edward Zapawa, MD

Radiologist
Jeffrey Edward Zapawa, MD

Radiology Department

Jeffrey Edward Zapawa, MD is a board-certified radiologist, specializing in Interventional Radiology and Breast Imaging.

Dr. Zapawa received his medical degree from Wayne State University, and completed his residency at the William Beaumont Health System – Oakwood in Dearborn, Michigan. He is board certified by the American Board of Radiology, and has completed the Online Anatomy Module at Wayne State University.

Outside of the hospital, Dr. Zapawa enjoys running and spending time with his family.

Our Physicians

Physicians

Jorge Abalos, DO

ER
Christopher Ayeni, MD

Hospitalist
Marshall Baca, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon
Marshall G. Baca Jr. DO

ER
John Batty, MD, FACC

Cardiologist
Mike Butterfield, MD

ER
JoAnn B. Couch, MD

Pediatrician
Casey Dellabarca, MD

Interventional Pain Management
Camille Doan, MD

ER
Robert T. Ferraro, MD, CDE

Endocrinology
Shmuel Inbar, MD

Cardiologist
Roberto F. Labayen, MD

Urologist
Michael D. Mann, MD

General Surgery
Joseph Marino, DPM

Podiatrist / Wound Care
John C. Mullican, MD

Anesthesiologist
Kevin Nesh, MD

Hospitalist
Robert C. Orchard, MD, FACC

Cardiologist
Leonel Perez-Limonte, MD

Neurology
Joe P. Salgado, MD

Family Practitioner
David L. Tempkin, MD

Radiologist
Ryan Villegas, DO, AOBIM, MTCM

Hospitalist
Zhinian Wan, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon
Jeffrey Edward Zapawa, MD

Radiologist

Darla Bannister, RN, MSN, ACNP

Orthopedics
Darla Bannister, RN, MSN, ACNP

606 N. 13th St., Suite 100
Artesia, NM 88210

Phone: 575.748.8301
Fax: 575.748.8304

2411 Osborne Rd.
Carlsbad, NM 88220

Phone: 575.885.2188
Fax: 575.885.6486

Darla Bannister, RN, MSN, ACNP graduated from University of New Mexico in Albuquerque with not only a Master’s of Science Degree but with Honors in the Acute Care Nurse Practitioners Program. She is board certified with the American College of Nurse Practitioners and has 20 years of medical experience with orthopedics as her focus. She has been affiliated with Dr. Marshall Baca for nearly eight years and serves as his “first assist” in Surgery.

In her free time, Darla enjoys spending time with her family, especially her grandsons, and is a worship leader and youth group sponsor.

“New Providers Expand Orthopedic Care at Artesia General Hospital”

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Susan Caley, CNP

Behavioral Health
Susan Caley, CNP

Memorial Family Practice

702 N. 13th St.
Artesia, NM 88210

Phone: 575.746.3119
Fax: 575.748.8524

1101 W. Pierce Street
Carlsbad, NM 88220

Phone: 575.725.5562
Fax: 575.736.8403

Susan Caley, CNP received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Graceland College in Iowa and her Master of Science in Nursing, with an emphasis in Adult Psychiatric Mental Health, from the New Mexico State University. She is board certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner.

Susan sees adults and children ages 14 and older.

Her personal interests include reading, travel and spending time with her granddaughter.

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Honey Covin-Weeks, RN, MSN, PMHCNS-BC

Behavioral Health
Honey Covin-Weeks, RN, MSN, PMHCNS-BC

Memorial Family Practice

702 N. 13th St.
Artesia, NM 88210

Phone: 575.746.3119
Fax: 575.748.8524

1101 W. Pierce Street
Carlsbad, NM 88220

Phone: 575.725.5562
Fax: 575.736.8403

Honey Covin-Weeks, RN, MSN, PMHCNS-BC earned her Masters in Nursing in Child Adolescent Psychiatric Mental Health from the University of Cincinnati, and completed her training at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital and Medical Center. She received her undergraduate degree in Nursing from Texas Tech University. Prior to becoming a nurse, she was a certified teacher.

She specializes in working with children and teens struggling with ADHD, depression, panic attacks, grief, suicidal thoughts, anxiety or stress.

Honey sees children ages 18 and younger.

In her free time, Honey and her husband trail ride and hang out with their donkeys, horses and dogs. She is also a die-hard Texas Aggies fan.

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Karen Doncouse, CRNA

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Karen Doncouse, CRNA

Surgical Services

Karen Doncouse, CRNA is an anesthesiology nurse. She graduated from Oakland University, where she also received her Masters in Nurse Anesthesia. She is certified by the National Board Certification for Nurse Anesthesiologists.

Karen enjoys hiking, camping and traveling.
Anna Florez, FNP-C

Family Practitioner
Anna Florez, FNP-C

Family Practice

2405 W. Pierce St.
Carlsbad, NM 88220

Phone: 575.885.2180
Fax: 575.748.8524

Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays
Every other Wednesday and Friday

Anna Florez, FNP-C received her undergraduate degree from New Mexico State University, where she also completed her master’s degree with certification as an Adult Certified Nurse Specialist. She received her Post-Master’s Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate from Texas Tech University. She is board certified through the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, and her primary clinical focus is on adult and family health.

Anna is a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), American Nurses Association (ANA), New Mexico Nurse Practitioner Council (NMNPC) and Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing. She enjoys camping, swimming, reading, cooking and spending time with her family.
Duane Gilbert, DC, MSN, CCSP, NP-C

Orthopedics
Duane Gilbert, DC, MSN, CCSP, NP-C

606 N. 13th St., Suite 100
Artesia, NM 88210

Phone: 575.748.8301
Fax: 575.748.8304

2411 Osborne Rd.
Carlsbad, NM 88220

Phone: 575.885.2188
Fax: 575.885.6486

Duane A. Gilbert graduated from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, as well as Hardin-Simmons University with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. He went on to earn his Doctor of Chiropractic from Southern California University Health Sciences and his Master of Science in Nursing from Samford University. He is Board Certified by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners.

His interests include general aviation, travel, playing guitar, painting, reading and snow skiing.

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Erica Guerrero, FNP-C

Family Practitioner
Erica Guerrero, FNP-C

Artesia Healthcare Professionals
702 N. 13th St.
Artesia, NM 88210

Phone: 575.746.3119

Fax: 575.746.4295

Erica Guerrero, FNP-C is a Family Nurse Practitioner certified by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. She received both her undergraduate and master’s degrees from Lubbock Christian University.

Erica specializes in family practice as part of Memorial Family Practice. She enjoys spending time with family and crafting with her children.
Ron Haugen, DNP, CNP, CNS

Behavioral Health
Ron Haugen, DNP, CNP, CNS

Memorial Family Practice

702 N. 13th St.
Artesia, NM 88210

Phone: 575.746.3119
Fax: 575.748.8524

1101 W. Pierce Street
Carlsbad, NM 88220

Phone: 575.725.5562
Fax: 575.736.8403

Ron Haugen, DNP, CNP, CNS received his Doctorate in Nursing Practice in Forensics from the University of Tennessee. He received both his Master of Science Degree and his Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from the New Mexico State University.

Dr. Haugen sees adults and children ages 14 and older.

In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family and playing the drums.

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Victoria Hays, CRNA

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Victoria Hays, CRNA

Surgical Services

Victoria graduated from Grand Canyon University with a BSN and earned her MBA from University of Phoenix. She completed her Masters of Science in Anesthesia at Norman Wolford College.

Her personal interest include traveling, snorkeling, diving and horseback riding. She proudly boasts of two children and four grandchildren.
Reginald Johnson, CNP

Family Practitioner
Reginald Johnson, CNP

Artesia Healthcare Professionals
702 N. 13th St.
Artesia, NM 88210

Phone: 575.746.3119

Fax: 575.746.4295

Family Practice, D.O.T. Physicals, Opioid Recovery

Reginald “Reggie” Johnson received his BSN from New Mexico State University, then his Master’s Degree from Walden University. While at NMSU, he was a active member of Sigma Theta Tau Fraternity. The International Honor Society of Nursing awarded him during this time as well.

He is board certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner and received additional fellowship training from the National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners.

An ardent outdoorsman, one may find Reggie fishing, somewhere on the golf course, or taking photographs, though not necessarily at the same time.
Matthew E. Kaiser, PA-C

Family Practitioner
Matthew E. Kaiser, PA-C

Artesia Healthcare Professionals
702 N. 13th St.
Artesia, NM 88210

Phone: 575.746.3119

Fax: 575.746.4295

Diabetes Care, Mental Health

Matthew E. Kaiser PA-C earned his Undergraduate Degree from Kalamazoo College then his Master’s from Midwestern University. He completed his residency in Family Medicine under Dr. Imlach at the Advocate Medical Group in Illinois.

He is NCCPA Board Certified.

Says Matthew, “The greatest honor is participating in the healthcare of my patients.” Likely owing to this view, he has been recognized as a top referrer to PT.

In his off time, he enjoys the great outdoors by hiking, camping, and hunting and the great indoors where he brushes up on his reading.
Alexandria Lundell, PA-C

Orthopedics
Alexandria Lundell, PA-C

606 N. 13th St., Suite 100
Artesia, NM 88210

Phone: 575.748.8301
Fax: 575.748.8304

2411 Osborne Rd.
Carlsbad, NM 88220

Phone: 575.885.2188
Fax: 575.885.6486

Alexandria Lundell, PA-C is a board-certified Physician Assistant specializing in family practice. She received her undergraduate degree from Allegheny College in Meadville, Pennsylvania and her master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies from DeSales University in Center Valley, Pennsylvania.

Alexandria is proud to be a member of Pi Alpha, the Physician Assistant Honor Society, as well as to have been Student Director of the Pennsylvania Society of Physician Assistants during her master’s program. She enjoys traveling the world and photography.
Bianca Ortega, PA-C

Family Practitioner
Bianca Ortega, PA-C

Artesia Healthcare Professionals
702 N. 13th St.
Artesia, NM 88210

Phone: 575.746.3119

Fax: 575.746.4295

Family Practice

2405 W. Pierce St.
Carlsbad, NM 88220

Phone: 575.885.2180
Fax: 575.748.8524

Every other Wednesday and Friday

Now accepting new patients.

Bianca has a Bachelor of Science in Biology from New Mexico State University and Master of Physician Assistant Studies from The University of Texas – Pan American in Edinburg, Texas.

She has joined the office of Dr. Joe Salgado – Family Practice Center of Care. Her special focus of interest is children and women’s health.

Her hobbies and personal interests are God, equestrian activities, reading, skiing and traveling.

She also speaks Spanish (habla español).

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Julie Phelps, CNP

Orthopedics
Julie Phelps, CNP

606 N. 13th St., Suite 100
Artesia, NM 88210

Phone: 575.748.8301
Fax: 575.748.8304

2411 Osborne Rd.
Carlsbad, NM 88220

Phone: 575.885.2188
Fax: 575.885.6486

Julie Phelps, CNP graduated from New Mexico State University – Carlsbad with an Associates degree in Nursing. She then went on to receive a Bachelor of Business degree from New Mexico State University – Las Cruces and a Bachelor of Nursing Degree from Eastern New Mexico University in Portales. Julie then attended Texas Tech University in Lubbock, TX and received her Master of Science in Nursing. She is board certified by the American Association of Critical Care Nurses.

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Stephen Poly, PA-C, MPAS, DMS

Orthopedics
Stephen Poly, PA-C, MPAS, DMS

606 N. 13th St., Suite 100
Artesia, NM 88210

Phone: 575.748.8301
Fax: 575.748.8304

2411 Osborne Rd.
Carlsbad, NM 88220

Phone: 575.885.2188
Fax: 575.885.6486

Stephen Poly, PA-C, MPAS, DMS is a certified physician assistant specializing in orthopedics. He received his undergraduate and Master’s degrees from the University of Nebraska Medical Center, and has a Doctorate of Medical Science from Lincoln Memorial University. He completed an orthopedics fellowship training from 2005 to 2006.

Stephen is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. When he’s not working, Stephen enjoys fishing, playing golf and cooking.
Katie Porter, PA-C

Orthopedics
Katie Porter, PA-C

606 N. 13th St., Suite 100
Artesia, NM 88210

Phone: 575.748.8301
Fax: 575.748.8304

2411 Osborne Rd.
Carlsbad, NM 88220

Phone: 575.885.2188
Fax: 575.885.6486

Katie received her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology in Athletic Training at the University of Wisconsin in Milwaukee, WI. She completed a Masters of Science in Physician Assistance Practice at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science in Chicago, IL. She is Board Certified by NCCPA and a Board Certified Athletic Trainer.

Her special interests are camping, hiking with her husband and their dog, and riding horses.

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Debra Sapaugh, DNP

Wound Care
Debra Sapaugh, DNP

608 N. 13th St., Suite 500
Artesia, NM 88210

Phone: 575.736.8235

Debra Sapaugh, DNP earned her Doctorate at the University of Missouri Sinclair School of Nursing. She is board certified by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and specializes in Wound Care. She was named to the Trustee’s List of Southwest Baptist University and is a member of the Golden Key International Honour Society.

In her free time, Dr. Sapaugh enjoys spending time outdoors and is passionate about Shetland sheepdogs and Brittany spaniels.
Terah Maupin Sexton, PA-C

Family Practitioner
Terah Maupin Sexton, PA-C

Artesia Healthcare Professionals
702 N. 13th St.
Artesia, NM 88210

Phone: 575.746.3119

Fax: 575.746.4295

A native of Artesia, Terah Maupin Sexton is a graduate of University of North Texas and received a Masters in Physician Assistant Studies from University of St. Francis. While attending St. Francis, she received the Community Service Award in 2010. Her clinical rotations include general surgery, pediatrics, behavioral health, ER, family practice, OB/GYN, Internal Medicine.

Terah’s personal interests include camping, fishing, crafting, cooking and playing the piano.
Jennifer Smoot, FNP-C

Family Practitioner
Jennifer Smoot, FNP-C

Artesia Healthcare Professionals
702 N. 13th St.
Artesia, NM 88210

Phone: 575.746.3119

Fax: 575.746.4295

Jennifer Smoot, FNP-C received her undergraduate degree from New Mexico State University and completed her master’s degree at Texas Tech University. She is board certified through the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and has been working as a Family Nurse Practitioner in Roswell for the past three years. Her primary focus is on family health, wellness, exercise, and nutrition.

Mrs. Smoot has lived in Artesia with her husband and children for over 20 years. She loves being outdoors, hiking, or just driving around in their Jeep. They own Texas Longhorn Cattle and enjoy taking care of them as well as their other assortment of animals.