Southwest Gastroenterology

01/17/2026

Our practice will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2026, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We will reopen during normal business hours on Tuesday.

01/12/2026

Did you know?

Mayo Clinic researchers have identified a rare inherited genetic mutation that can directly cause fatty liver disease.

This discovery helps explain why some patients develop fatty liver:

-Without obesity
-Without diabetes
-Without alcohol use
-Without typical risk factors

Why this matters:
For years, fatty liver disease was often attributed to lifestyle alone. This research shows that genetics can play a primary role for some patients. It helps reduce stigma, improves understanding, and may lead to more personalized approaches to diagnosis and treatment in the future.

Fatty liver disease is more complex than we once thought.

https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/groundbreaking-discovery-links-inherited-mutation-to-fatty-liver-disease/

12/31/2025

Southwest Gastroenterology and Southwest Endoscopy would like to wish you a Happy New Year!
As we enter 2026, we remain committed to providing the same high-quality, patient-centered care to our patients and community. We are grateful for the trust you placed in us over the past year and for the opportunity to continue delivering exceptional care.
In observance of the holiday, we will be closed December 31st, 2025 and January 1st, 2026.

We look forward to serving you in the year ahead and wish you a healthy and happy New Year.

12/22/2025

Wishing all of our patients, colleagues, and community a joyful and healthy holiday season.

In observance of the holidays, our practice will be closed on:
December 24th, 2025- December 26th, 2025
December 31st, 2025- January 1st, 2026

Happy Holidays from everyone at Southwest Gastroenterology and Southwest Endoscopy.

12/04/2025

12/01/2025

📢 Join Us in Giving Back This Holiday Season!
Southwest Gastroenterology is partnering with Roadrunner Food Bank now through December 19th to help support families and individuals in our community.

🥫 Every donation, big or small, helps ensure our neighbors stay fed through the holidays.

💛 If you are able, please consider contributing through our donation link below. Your generosity truly makes a difference.

👉 https://give.rrfb.org/fundraiser/6835622

Thank you for supporting a healthier and fuller holiday season for New Mexico families. 🎁✨

11/27/2025

Did you know that up to 20% of adults in the U.S. experience GERD symptoms weekly? As GERD Awareness Week, November 23–29, 2025, unfolds, it’s the perfect time to recognize the essential work GI nurses do in supporting patients from diagnosis to treatment.

From guiding lifestyle changes to supporting endoscopic interventions, GI nurses are at the forefront of helping patients live healthier, symptom-free lives.

Get involved with SGNA today: https://www.sgna.org/

11/24/2025

Wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Southwest Gastroenterology. May your day be filled with joy, good company, full hearts, gratitude, and just the right amount of pie. If you go for that extra slice, we will not judge!

Our office will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday, November 27, 2025, and Friday, November 28, 2025. We look forward to seeing you when we reopen on Monday, December 1, 2025.

11/24/2025

Your pancreas is a large gland that releases enzymes and hormones that help with digestion and regulate blood sugar. It converts the food we eat into fuel for our body! During this Month, we want our patients to know they are cared for and supported.

Did you know Bassett Cancer Institute is currently participating in an international study aimed at exploring the use of Alpha DaRT in the treatment of pancreatic cancer? Click here to read more: https://www.bassett.org/news/bassett-cancer-institute-among-first-cancer-centers-nation-participate-alpha-dartr-pancreatic

11/21/2025

Southwest Gastro is growing, and we are excited to hire Medical Assistants to join our care team. If you are dependable, patient-centered, and ready to grow in a supportive environment, we want to meet you.
Scan the QR code or apply directly at: https://www.southwestgi.com/certified-medical-assitants

11/13/2025

Thursday is World Kindness Day.

From fact-checking and supporting vulnerable communities to spreading messages of tolerance, there are many ways we can counter hate speech through the power of kindness.

Together, we can say no to hate and create safe, inclusive spaces that uphold human rights, diversity and respect for all.

Kindness is our shared responsibility.