The 20 Best Chronic Pain Doctors Near Me in Rio Rancho, NM

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Last Updated: 09/19/2026

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MediFind found 310 doctor with experience in Chronic Pain near Rio Rancho, NM. Of these, 283 are Experienced, 25 are Advanced, 1 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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310 providers found
    Distinguished in Chronic Pain
    Anesthesiology | Addiction Medicine | Pain Medicine
    Distinguished in Chronic Pain
    Anesthesiology | Addiction Medicine | Pain Medicine
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    Christus Health Of Southern New Mexico

    2559 Medical Drive, Suite 3300, 
    Alamogordo, NM 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nels Dahlgren is an Anesthesiologist and an Addiction Medicine provider practicing medicine in Alamogordo, New Mexico. Dr. Dahlgren is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Pain, Invertebral Disc Disease, Cervical Spondylosis, and Fibromyalgia.

    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Desert Sky Osteopathy

    1208 Princeton Dr Se, 
    Albuquerque, NM 
    Experience:
    6+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Megan Sofka is a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Sofka is rated as undefined provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Pain, Neuralgia, Coccydynia, and Painful Menstrual Periods. Dr. Sofka is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Chronic Pain
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Chronic Pain
    Family Medicine

    Christus St Vincent Adult And Family Care

    465 Saint Michaels Dr Ste 230, 
    Santa Fe, NM 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish, Vietnamese
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Julie Silverhart is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Dr. Silverhart is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, and Hypothyroidism. Dr. Silverhart is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Silverhart is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Chronic Pain
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Chronic Pain
    Internal Medicine

    University Of New Mexico Hospitals

    2211 Lomas Blvd NE, 
    Albuquerque, NM 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    George Comerci is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Comerci is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Pain, Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, and Spastic Paraplegia-Epilepsy-Intellectual Disability Syndrome.

    Advanced in Chronic Pain
    Advanced in Chronic Pain
    Referral may be required

    Roosevelt General Hospital

    1402 S Ave O, 
    Portales, NM 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, German, Hindi, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Krishna Lingala is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Portales, New Mexico. Dr. Lingala is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Pain, Sciatica, Scoliosis, and Bursitis. Dr. Lingala is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Chronic Pain
    Pain Medicine
    Experienced in Chronic Pain
    Pain Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Christus Health Of Southern New Mexico

    2559 Medical Drive, Suite 3300, 
    Alamogordo, NM 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic
    Accepting New Patients

    John Underwood is a Pain Medicine provider practicing medicine in Alamogordo, New Mexico. Dr. Underwood is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Cervical Spondylosis, Chronic Pain, and Neuralgia. Dr. Underwood is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Chronic Pain
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Chronic Pain
    Internal Medicine

    Christus Health Of Southern New Mexico

    1101 9th Street Suite A, 
    Alamogordo, NM 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic
    Accepting New Patients

    Nasser Alqassem is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Alamogordo, New Mexico. Dr. Alqassem is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. He is also highly rated in 58 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Enlarged Prostate (BPH). Dr. Alqassem is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Chronic Pain
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Chronic Pain
    Family Medicine

    St. Vincent Adult And Family Care

    465 St. Michaels Dr., Suite 230, Suite 230, 
    Santa Fe, NM 
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dechen Tsewang is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santa Fe, New Mexico. She has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Tsewang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Grass Allergy, Asthma in Children, Asthma, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young. Dr. Tsewang is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Tsewang is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Chronic Pain
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Chronic Pain
    Family Medicine

    St. Vincent Entrada Contenta Health Center

    5501 Herrera Dr., 
    Santa Fe, NM 
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Isaac Zoller is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santa Fe, New Mexico. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Zoller is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sciatica, Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Xanthoma. Dr. Zoller is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Zoller is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Chronic Pain
    Experienced in Chronic Pain

    Roosevelt General Hospital

    1402 S. Ave O, 
    Portales, NM 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Spanish, Telugu

    Oladotun Akinmurele is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Portales, New Mexico. Dr. Akinmurele is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. His clinical expertise encompasses Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Osteomyelitis in Children.

    Experienced in Chronic Pain
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Chronic Pain
    Internal Medicine

    Medical Associates Of Northern N. Mex.

    3917 West Rd Ste A, 
    Los Alamos, NM 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Molly Vosburg is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Los Alamos, New Mexico. Dr. Vosburg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypothyroidism, High Cholesterol, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Osteoporosis. Dr. Vosburg is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Chronic Pain
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Chronic Pain
    Family Medicine

    Medical Associates Of Northern N. Mex.

    3917 West Rd Ste A, 
    Los Alamos, NM 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michelle Carr is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Los Alamos, New Mexico. Dr. Carr is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypothyroidism, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Carr is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Chronic Pain
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Chronic Pain
    Family Medicine

    University Of New Mexico Hospital-Bernalillo County Medical Center

    1209 University Blvd NE, 
    Albuquerque, NM 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Shank is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Shank is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. His clinical expertise encompasses Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Chronic Pain, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Chronic Pain
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Chronic Pain
    Internal Medicine

    Christus Health Of Southern New Mexico

    2559 Medical Drive, Suite C, 
    Alamogordo, NM 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, German, Mandarin, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Ferial Abood is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Alamogordo, New Mexico. Dr. Abood is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. She is also highly rated in 62 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Necrosis, Peptic Ulcer, Hypothyroidism, and Obesity in Children. Dr. Abood is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Chronic Pain
    Experienced in Chronic Pain

    Paradise Branch Laboratory Tricore Laboratory

    4588 Paradise Blvd NW, 
    Albuquerque, NM 
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Caitlin Williamson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Williamson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). Dr. Williamson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Chronic Pain
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Chronic Pain
    Family Medicine

    Christus St Vincent Family Medicine

    2025 Galisteo St, 
    Santa Fe, NM 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sanford Lax is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Dr. Lax is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Lax is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Lax is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Chronic Pain
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Chronic Pain
    Internal Medicine

    Gallup Indian Medical Center

    516 E Nizhoni Blvd, 
    Gallup, NM 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kimberly Suk is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Gallup, New Mexico. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Suk is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Experienced in Chronic Pain
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Chronic Pain
    Family Medicine

    Roosevelt General Hospital

    1402 S Ave O, 
    Portales, NM 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Spanish, Telugu
    Accepting New Patients

    Erika Garcia is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Portales, New Mexico. Dr. Garcia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypothyroidism, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young. Dr. Garcia is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Chronic Pain
    Experienced in Chronic Pain
    Referral may be required

    Roosevelt General Hospital

    1402 S Ave O, 
    Portales, NM 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Spanish, Telugu
    Accepting New Patients

    Praveen Chava is a Geriatrics provider practicing medicine in Portales, New Mexico. Dr. Chava is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Idiopathic Edema, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Alzheimer's Disease. Dr. Chava is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Chronic Pain
    Experienced in Chronic Pain

    Srirengam Muralidhasan MD LLC

    1605 El Paseo Rd, 
    Las Cruces, NM 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Srirengam Muralidhasan is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Dr. Muralidhasan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. He is also highly rated in 82 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Empyema, Tracheitis, Sinusitis, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Muralidhasan is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Muralidhasan is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/19/2026

    What is the definition of Chronic Pain?

    Chronic pain is defined as pain that persists for more than three months, in contrast to acute pain which is limited. Chronic pain may be the result of injury, infection, or chronic disease and can manifest as low back pain, migraines, arthritis, neuralgias or neurological diseases affecting various nerves, cancer, and even psychogenic pain where no physical cause can be found. Chronic pain more commonly affects older adults and can be unrelenting (without relief) or intermittent (continuing to come and go).

    When should I see a Chronic Pain doctor near Rio Rancho, NM?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Chronic Pain doctor near Rio Rancho, NM?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Chronic Pain doctors near Rio Rancho, NM?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Chronic Pain doctors near Rio Rancho, NM?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Chronic Pain doctor near Rio Rancho, NM?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Chronic Pain doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Chronic Pain doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Chronic Pain doctor near Rio Rancho, NM?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Chronic Pain doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Chronic Pain doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Chronic Pain doctors near Rio Rancho, NM?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Chronic Pain doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Chronic Pain doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Chronic Pain doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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