The 20 Best Shingles Doctors Near Me in Rio Rancho, NM

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The 20 Best Shingles Doctors near Rio Rancho, NM

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 84 doctor with experience in Shingles near Rio Rancho, NM. Of these, 83 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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84 providers found
    Experienced in Shingles
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Shingles
    Family Medicine

    Optum Rio Rancho

    1721 Rio Rancho Blvd SE, 
    Rio Rancho, NM 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Denise Aamodt is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Dr. Aamodt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. Her top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Aamodt is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Shingles
    Neurology
    Experienced in Shingles
    Neurology

    Office

    4100 High Resort Blvd SE, 
    Rio Rancho, NM 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Weiwei Dai is a Neurologist in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Dr. Dai has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. Her top areas of expertise are Migraine, Mal De Debarquement Syndrome, Memory Loss, and Essential Tremor.

    Experienced in Shingles
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Shingles
    Family Medicine

    Presbyterian Healthcare Services

    4100 High Resort Blvd Se, 
    Rio Rancho, NM 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, Farsi, Polish

    Ian Duchen is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Dr. Duchen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Pustules, Chronic Cough, Cellulitis, and Vertigo.

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    Experienced in Shingles
    Experienced in Shingles

    Prebyterian Healthcare Services

    4005 High Resort Blvd SE, 
    Rio Rancho, NM 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephen Hightower is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Dr. Hightower is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Peripheral Artery Disease, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, and Melorheostosis.

    Experienced in Shingles
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Shingles
    Family Medicine

    Prebyterian Healthcare Services

    4005 High Resort Blvd SE, 
    Rio Rancho, NM 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Philip Call is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Dr. Call has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Experienced in Shingles
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Shingles
    Internal Medicine

    Prebyterian Healthcare Services

    4005 High Resort Blvd SE, 
    Rio Rancho, NM 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Manideep Gotur is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Dr. Gotur is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Idiopathic Edema, Deep Vein Thrombosis, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Shingles
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Shingles
    Family Medicine

    Prebyterian Healthcare Services

    4005 High Resort Blvd SE, 
    Rio Rancho, NM 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Silvia Khalsa is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Dr. Khalsa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. Her top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Osteoporosis, and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis.

    Experienced in Shingles
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Shingles
    Family Medicine

    Lovelace Medical Group-Irving

    4420 Irving Blvd NW, 
    Albuquerque, NM 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Khadija Mamsa is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Mamsa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Urinary Tract Infection in Children.

    Experienced in Shingles
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Shingles
    Family Medicine

    Southwest Medical Associates Inc.

    4420 Irving Blvd NW, 
    Albuquerque, NM 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dennis Hurtado is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Hurtado is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Obesity, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Shingles
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Shingles
    Internal Medicine

    Paradise Branch Laboratory Tricore Laboratory

    4588 Paradise Blvd NW, 
    Albuquerque, NM 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Aries is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Aries is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Lysosomal Acid Lipase Deficiency, Lipidosis with Triglycerid Storage Disease, Wolman Disease, and Cerebrotendinous Xanthomatosis.

    Experienced in Shingles
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Shingles
    Family Medicine

    Paradise Branch Laboratory Tricore Laboratory

    4588 Paradise Blvd NW, 
    Albuquerque, NM 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Natalie Debassige is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Debassige has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Pharyngomaxillary Space Abscess, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Shingles
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Shingles
    Dermatology

    Rio Grande Dermatology PC

    4545 Alameda Blvd NE Ste G, 
    Albuquerque, NM 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Karel Ortiz is a Dermatologist in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Ortiz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. Her top areas of expertise are Universal Acquired Melanosis, Liver Spots, Fetal Cystic Hygroma, and Kaposiform Hemangioendothelioma.

    Advanced in Shingles
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Shingles
    Family Medicine

    Albuquerque Ambulatory Eye Surgery Center

    5901 Harper Dr NE, 
    Albuquerque, NM 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amy Smith is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Smith is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. Her top areas of expertise are Avian Influenza, Shingles, Cellulitis, and Peptic Ulcer.

    Experienced in Shingles
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Shingles
    Family Medicine

    Northview Family Physicians

    8202 Louisiana Blvd NE Ste A, 
    Albuquerque, NM 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Cheri Blacksten is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Blacksten has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Dilated Cardiomyopathy, Familial Hypopituitarism, Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, and Pernicious Anemia. Dr. Blacksten is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Shingles
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Shingles
    Family Medicine

    UNM Sandoval Regional Medical Center

    3001 Broadmoor Blvd NE, 
    Rio Rancho, NM 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Celia Valdez is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Dr. Valdez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. Her top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Shingles
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Shingles
    Family Medicine

    Optum Journal Center

    5150 Journal Center Blvd NE, 
    Albuquerque, NM 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Garcia is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Garcia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), High Cholesterol, Hypothyroidism, and Hypertension. Dr. Garcia is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Shingles
    Experienced in Shingles

    Optum Journal Center

    5150 Journal Center Blvd NE, 
    Albuquerque, NM 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kirsten Silvey is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Silvey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. Her top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Pulmonary Hypertension, Osteomyelitis in Children, and Apparent Mineralocorticoid Excess. Dr. Silvey is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Shingles
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Shingles
    Internal Medicine

    Optum Journal Center

    5150 Journal Center Blvd NE, 
    Albuquerque, NM 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    James Russo is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Russo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Purpura, Gardner-Diamond Syndrome, Autoerythrocyte Sensitivity, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Russo is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Shingles
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Shingles
    Family Medicine

    Albuquerque Ambulatory Eye Surgery Center

    5901 Harper Dr NE, 
    Albuquerque, NM 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Alemayehu Biffa is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Biffa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Cough, Cellulitis, Vertigo, and Peptic Ulcer.

    Experienced in Shingles
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Shingles
    Family Medicine

    Albuquerque Ambulatory Eye Surgery Center

    5901 Harper Dr NE, 
    Albuquerque, NM 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Deborah Grady is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Grady is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. Her top areas of expertise are COVID-19, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Cellulitis, and Parinaud Oculoglandular Syndrome.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Shingles?

    Shingles (also known as herpes zoster) results from infection by the varicella zoster virus. This common virus causes chickenpox (also known as varicella), which is characterized by itchy spots on the skin that cover the whole body and usually occurs in childhood or adolescence. After the body fights the initial infection, the varicella zoster virus remains in nerve cells for the rest of a person's life. Because the virus is controlled by immune system cells called T cells, it is generally inactive (latent) and typically causes no health problems. However, in some people, the virus becomes active again (reactivates) and causes shingles. Shingles can occur at any age, although it is rare in childhood and becomes more common after age 50.

    When should I see a Shingles 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 Shingles 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 Shingles 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 Shingles 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 Shingles 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 Shingles doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Shingles 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 Shingles 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 Shingles 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 Shingles 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 Shingles doctors near Rio Rancho, NM?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Shingles 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 Shingles doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Shingles 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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