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Learn your risk factors to prevent life-threatening blood clots Murugan Athigaman, M.D., FACS General & Vascular Surgeon Carlsbad Medical Center The pandemic has heightened attention to the dangers of blood clots including deep vein thrombosis (DVT), pulmonary embolism and clot-provoked stroke. According to the National Blood Clot Alliance (NBCA), blood clots kill 274 Americans each day when they restrict blood flow and cause a medical emergency. While different types of blood clotting are being rep... ... Read More

Pecos Valley Physician Group is pleased to announce that Patty Landreth, APRN, MSN, FNP-C, has joined Reagan Leyva, MSN, FNP-C, at Pecos Valley Family Clinic. Landreth earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from New Mexico State University, and her Master of Science in Nursing from Grand Canyon University. She has 30 years of nursing experience in numerous healthcare settings, providing a wide range of care for patients of all ages. She is board certified by the American Association of Nurse Practiti... ... Read More

Richard Tushman, M.D. Pecos Valley Urology If you feel a sharp pain in your back, side, lower abdomen or groin, or have blood in your urine, you may have a kidney stone – a condition that is common and on the rise. Left untreated, kidney stones can cause serious complications in addition to severe pain. As a urologist who treats many people with kidney stones, I would like to take this opportunity to let patients know timely treatment can prevent permanent damage. Kidney stones are hard, pebble-like pie... ... Read More

Shila Ramakrishna, M.D., Pecos Valley Physician Group With homeschooling and hybrid learning disrupting classroom learning for the past 18 months, it’s easy to forget what preparing for a “normal” school year might look like. In addition to buying new clothes and stocking your child’s backpack with the right supplies, an annual physical and the proper immunizations will start your child’s new school year on a healthy foundation. Annual checkups allow a physician to get to know the medical history of you... ... Read More

I write today with hope for the future and gratitude for the resilience of our provider team at Carlsbad Medical Center. The pandemic has demonstrated how interconnected we all are, the impact each one of us can have and the benefit of working together for a common cause. We care deeply about our community and remain steadfast in our commitment to deliver safe, quality healthcare services. The arc of life is always present in a hospital, but its frailty has been very clear this past year. Thousands of p... ... Read More

Carlsbad Medical Center and Pecos Valley Physician Group are pleased to announce the arrival of Sharareh Bagherian, D.O., Obstetrician/Gynecologist to Carlsbad. Dr. Bagherian earned her medical degree at the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed her OB/GTN residency at NYU Lutheran Medical Center. She also holds a master's degree in business administration with a focus on health administration. “I believe each woman has her own individual needs,” says Dr. Bagherian. “My goal is to provi... ... Read More

Noel Barnes, DNP, ARNP, FNP-C, PCCN - Pecos Valley Physician Group As the days get longer and more of our community is opening up, it’s a great time to get back on track with healthy habits and shed those extra pounds many of us have gained during the pandemic. As a family nurse practitioner, I’ve seen many patients who have gained weight in the last year, and while that is completely understandable, I want to remind everyone why it is important to reverse those weight gains for long-term health. A rece... ... Read More

Amanda Ryan, D.O. Interventional Cardiologist Carlsbad Medical Center We’ve all experienced the tiredness and lack of clarity that comes from a sleepless night, but a study published last year by the Journal of the American College of Cardiology Foundation found that sleep schedule inconsistency is also a risk factor for heart disease. As an interventional cardiologist at Carlsbad Medical Center, I want to make sure patients know how important it is to establish a regular pattern for going to bed and wa... ... Read More

Nick Arledge, CEO Carlsbad Medical Center Good health. We all want it – a life where our bodies remain strong and able, allowing us to do the things we most enjoy. And, there's never been a time when good health and wellbeing have been more essential for our human connections, whether it is the opportunity to hug our loved ones, meet the first grandchild, play with our teams, or gather with friends again. At Carlsbad Medical Center, we understand how important your health is, so whenever you need us, we... ... Read More

A new chief executive officer has been named at Carlsbad Medical Center. Healthcare professional Nick Arledge assumed the role on April 26 and brings extensive expertise to the community. With 22 years of experience in healthcare, Arledge has most recently been Interim CEO of TMC Bonham Hospital in Bonham, Texas. Prior to that leadership role, he also served as the director of physician and ambulatory services for the same regional health system. Arledge has also previously served as the executive direc... ... Read More