Astrid Soto

AT A GLANCE: Astrid Soto, MD is a board-certified family medicine physician at Memorial Family Practice in Artesia, NM, and she is accepting new patients. She provides primary and preventive care in English and Spanish, with a special interest in skin conditions such as acne and rosacea and in skin cancer screening. To make an appointment, call (575) 746-3119. The clinic is at 702 N. 13th St., Artesia, NM 88210, and is open Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

About Dr. Astrid Soto

Dr. Astrid Soto, is a board-certified family medicine physician at Memorial Family Practice in Artesia, caring for patients in Artesia and across southeastern New Mexico. She completed her Family Medicine residency at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in the Permian Basin and is a graduate of the University of Zulia School of Medicine in Venezuela.

Dr. Soto began her career as a general physician with the Ministry of Popular Health of Venezuela, delivering patient-centered care in rural and underserved communities, where she conducted assessments and diagnostic evaluations, initiated treatment, coordinated follow-up and specialist referrals, and educated patients on disease prevention. That foundation shapes her approach to family medicine today: listening carefully, treating the whole person, and helping patients stay well.

Dr. Soto is a native Spanish speaker with full professional proficiency in English, which allows her to provide culturally sensitive care to Spanish-speaking patients and families.

Skin Health in Family Medicine

Dr. Soto has a particular interest in dermatology within primary care. Early in her career she worked as a medical assistant at a dermatology center, and during residency she completed a quality improvement project on managing common facial skin conditions, including acne and rosacea. She also completed a dermoscopy workshop focused on expanding the scope of primary care practice and preventing skin cancer deaths. If you have a concern about your skin, ask about it at your visit.

Skin Conditions Dr. Soto Sees

Skin concerns are among the most common reasons patients visit a family medicine provider, and Dr. Soto can evaluate and help manage many of them in one visit. 

• Rosacea: facial redness, flushing, visible blood vessels, and flare-ups
• Acne: adult and teen acne
• Dry skin, eczema, and other common rashes
• Seborrheic dermatitis (scaly, red, or flaky patches on the face and scalp)
• Seborrheic keratosis and other common, non-cancerous skin growths
• Skin cancer screening and full-body skin exams
• Referrals to a dermatologist when a condition needs specialty care

Specialized Experience

Dr. Soto has experience in preventive care and patient education, the evaluation and management of common skin conditions, and evidence-based wound care and infection management. She has worked in rural and underserved settings and has taught and mentored junior trainees during residency.

Publications & Presentations

Beyond the exam room, Dr. Soto is an active scholar who has presented clinical research and quality improvement work at her academic program. Her work includes:

• Research poster: Hypersexuality Disorder Induced by Quetiapine in an Elderly Demented Woman (Soto A., Rosales R., Andrade L., April 2025), first-place winner
• Research poster: Refractory Disseminated Kaposi Sarcoma Following Antiretroviral Reinitiation in a 30-year-old Male with HIV/AIDS (Soto A., Alam N., Rivera W., April 2025)
• Journal club: Semaglutide in Focus: Efficacy, Safety, and Clinical Insights (April 2024)
• Morbidity and mortality case: Optimizing Wound Care: The Role of MRSA PCR and IDSA Guidelines (April 2025)
• Board review: Dermatology Clerkship (August 2025)
• Quality improvement: Psychological Impact of Acne in Adolescents: A Quality Improvement Project in Dermatologic and Psychological Care (June 2007) 
• Quality improvement: Enhancing Clinical Management of Common Facial Skin Conditions: Acne and Rosacea (August 2025)

Additional Information

Dr. Soto is committed to medical education and mentorship. As an academic community member at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, she organized seminars, journal clubs, and educational activities, mentored junior trainees, and contributed to curriculum development.

Professional Affiliations for Dr. Astrid Soto

• American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) (since 2023)
• American Dermatology Association (since 2024) 

Certifications for Dr. Astrid Soto

• Board Certified Family Physician, American Board of Family Medicine (2026) 
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Instructor
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Biomedical Research, CITI Program
• Dermoscopy Pre-Conference Workshop: Expanding Scope of Practice and Preventing Skin Cancer Deaths

Family Medicine Specialties

• Comprehensive primary care and preventive health visits
• Patient education and disease prevention
• Skin concerns, including acne, rosacea, dry skin, and skin cancer screening
• Skin cancer awareness and dermoscopy
• Wound care and infection management
• Bilingual care in English and Spanish

Education & Training

• Residency, Family Medicine: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Permian Basin, Odessa, TX (July 2023 – June 2026)
• Doctor of Medicine (MD): University of Zulia, School of Medicine, Venezuela (2015)

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Astrid Soto

Who is Dr. Astrid Soto?

Dr. Astrid Soto is a board-certified family medicine physician at Memorial Family Practice in Artesia. She completed her residency at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in the Permian Basin and provides bilingual primary care in English and Spanish.

What does a family medicine physician do?

A family medicine physician is a medical doctor who provides primary care and preventive health services and helps patients manage a wide range of health concerns. Dr. Soto also has a special interest in common skin conditions.

Is Dr. Soto accepting new patients?

Yes, Dr. Astrid Soto is currently accepting new patients. To schedule an appointment, call (575) 746-3119 or visit www.artesiageneral.com.

Does Dr. Soto speak Spanish?

Yes. Spanish is Dr. Soto’s native language, and she has full professional proficiency in English.

What skin conditions does Dr. Soto treat?

Dr. Soto sees patients with common skin concerns, including acne, rosacea, dry skin, eczema, seborrheic dermatitis, and skin growths, and she has completed training in dermoscopy for skin cancer detection.

What is rosacea?

Rosacea is a long-term skin condition that causes facial redness, flushing, visible blood vessels, and sometimes acne-like bumps. It cannot be cured, but treatment and trigger management can help control symptoms and reduce flare-ups. If you have persistent facial redness, schedule a visit so your provider can confirm the cause.

What triggers rosacea flare-ups?

Triggers vary from person to person. Common ones include sun exposure, hot or spicy foods and drinks, alcohol, heat, wind, cold weather, and stress. Keeping a simple diary of when flare-ups happen can help you and your provider spot your own triggers.

How is adult acne treated?

Treatment depends on the type and severity of acne and on your skin. Options range from topical products to prescription medications. If your acne is painful, keeps coming back, or leaves scars or dark marks, talk with your provider about a treatment plan.

Should I get a skin cancer check?

Skin cancer is most treatable when it is found early. Talk with your provider about a skin check if you have a new or changing mole, a sore that does not heal, a spot that itches, bleeds, or looks different from the others, or risk factors such as a history of sunburns or a family history of skin cancer. Dr. Soto has completed training in dermoscopy, a tool that helps providers examine spots on the skin more closely.

Is Dr. Soto board certified?

Yes. Dr. Soto is board certified in Family Medicine by the American Board of Family Medicine (2026). 

What is Dr. Soto’s educational background?

Dr. Soto earned her medical degree from the University of Zulia School of Medicine in Venezuela and completed a three-year Family Medicine residency at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Permian Basin.

Does Dr. Soto conduct medical research?

Yes. Dr. Soto has presented research posters, including a first-place winner in April 2025, along with journal clubs, case conferences, and quality improvement projects.

Where is Dr. Soto located?

Dr. Soto sees patients at Memorial Family Practice, 702 N. 13th St., Artesia, New Mexico 88210. The clinic is open Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. For directions or to learn more, visit www.artesiageneral.com.

How can I schedule an appointment with Dr. Soto?

You can schedule an appointment by calling Memorial Family Practice at (575) 746-3119 or by visiting artesiageneral.com to request an appointment online.