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Richard Tushman, M.D. Carlsbad Medical Center Research shows that men are four times less likely to consult a doctor when they experience medical problems. As a result, men are much more likely to need an emergency admission to a hospital with a serious or life-threatening condition which could have been prevented or dealt with at an earlier stage. June is Men’s Health Month, which serves as a good time to remind men to visit their doctors for an annual checkup. Men’s Health Month is intended to heighte... ... Read More

Carlsbad Medical Center and Pecos Valley Physician Group are pleased to welcome board certified urologist Richard Tushman, M.D. to Carlsbad. Dr. Tushman received his medical degree from Cornell University Medical College in New York City, New York. He completed a General Surgery Residency, followed by a Urology Residency, at the Medical College of Virginia Hospitals in Richmond, Virginia. He is board certified by the American Board of Urology and is a member of the Medical Staff at Carlsbad Medical Cent... ... Read More

Carlsbad Medical Center and Pecos Valley Physician Group are pleased to welcome board certified Internal Medicine physician Awa Touray, M.D. to their team of skilled primary care providers. Dr. Touray is accepting new adult patients at Pecos Valley Internal Medicine, located at 2420 W. Pierce Street, Suite 205. Dr. Touray earned her medical degree at St. Georges University in Granada, followed by an Internal Medicine Internship and Residency at the University of Massachusetts Medical School in Worcester... ... Read More

February is American Heart Month, and Carlsbad Medical Center has planned activities throughout the month to help educate the community about the importance of good heart health, as well as the local cardiac care resources that are available. “As an accredited Chest Pain Center, Carlsbad Medical Center offers a wide variety of cardiac services and a highly skilled cardiovascular care team,” says Cathy Hibbs, CEO, Carlsbad Medical Center. “Heart Month is a great opportunity to help educate our community ... ... Read More

Carlsbad Medical Center recently named Wanda Winderlanahan, RN 2018 Employee of the Year, Wendy Ricer, PT, DPT as Clinical Director of the Year and Melissa Suggs as Non-Clinical Director of the Year. The awards are the highest honors bestowed on a hospital employee each year. “Health care requires a special blend of great people skills, tireless energy and the ability to work well under pressure,” says Carlsbad Medical Center CEO Cathy Hibbs. “People who work in health care share the common desire to he... ... Read More

Carlsbad Medical Center is pleased to announce that the American College of Physicians, New Mexico Chapter, recently presented Dr. Julio Munoz, Internal Medicine, with the Laureate Award at their annual awards ceremony held in Albuquerque. The Laureate Award honors Fellows and Masters of the College who have demonstrated by their example and conduct an abiding commitment to excellence in medical care, education, or research and in service to their community, their Chapter, and the American College of Ph... ... Read More