Carlsbad Medical Center

Carlsbad Medical Center We believe in the power of people to create great care. We're 40 healthcare professionals strong. We are an accredited facility with a Level III Trauma Center.

Carlsbad Medical Center is your community healthcare provider; a 99-bed facility with inpatient, outpatient, diagnostic, medical, surgical and emergency services. And we work hard every day to be a place of healing, caring and connection for patients and families in the community we call home.

Don’t throw in the towel…use it after you’ve washed your hands!A little soap and 20 seconds go a long way. This National...
12/05/2025

Don’t throw in the towel…use it after you’ve washed your hands!

A little soap and 20 seconds go a long way. This National Handwashing Awareness Week, we are spreading awareness (not germs) on the important role hand washing plays in reducing the risk of infection.

Carlsbad Medical Center is taking minimally invasive surgery to the next level with the addition of new robotic equipmen...
12/04/2025

Carlsbad Medical Center is taking minimally invasive surgery to the next level with the addition of new robotic equipment. Minimally invasive techniques are advanced through the use of robotic assisted equipment, allowing surgeons to perform more complex procedures.

The new equipment features a magnified 3D high-definition vision system and tiny wristed instruments that bend and rotate far greater than the human hand. The robotic assisted technology allows surgeons to operate using the tiniest incisions - with greater vision, precision and control.

Dr. Murugan Athigaman, general and vascular surgeon at CMC is trained in this highly specialized surgical robotics approach. “Robotic surgery can offer a faster recovery for patients,” Dr. Athigaman said. “It is our goal to provide safe and compassionate care. Patients typically experience a shorter recuperation period with less intense pain and many can usually return to their normal routine in a shorter period of time.”

Along with Dr. Athigaman, other CMC surgeons trained for robotic surgery are Urologist Dr. Mitchell Petty and General Surgeons Dr. Abdul Qureshi and Dr. Abi James, with several other surgeons training soon.

While not all patients are good candidates for robotic surgery, those that are good candidates are given the option of utilizing this advanced technology vs. a more traditional surgical approach.

Learn more here:
https://www.carlsbadmedicalcenter.com/robotic-surgery-services

12/03/2025

The Eddy County Health Council is conducting a community survey to better understand the barriers women in our county face when accessing cervical and breast cancer screenings. By participating in this anonymous survey, you are helping us identify challenges, improve access to affordable and timely care, and work with healthcare partners to develop programs that better serve our community. Your feedback is invaluable in shaping the future of women’s health in Eddy County. Scan the QR code to share your input today or visit https://forms.gle/aXHpCVVJCAUhmXzdA

It's and we were proud to present a check today to the Faith, Hope, & Love Foundation for $15,000 for the Brittany's H...
12/02/2025

It's and we were proud to present a check today to the Faith, Hope, & Love Foundation for $15,000 for the Brittany's Hope Memorial Fund, which assists local cancer patients with expenses related to their care. The money was raised through the CMC Girls' Night Out event & Silent Auction held in September, as well as employee fundraising activities at CMC. Thank you very much to the following generous sponsors who helped make this possible:

Title Sponsor: B & R Trucking

Platinum Sponsors: Pecos Valley Physician Group; Western Commerce Bank

Bronze Sponsors:
BarrelHead Distillery; CNB Bank - Carlsbad, New Mexico; Harmony Healing

Table Sponsors:
Advanced Heart and Vascular Center of New Mexico; Beth McCormick & Friends; Body Evolution; Browning Garage Doors LLC; Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce; Carlsbad Rotary Club; Constructors, Inc.; Devon Energy; Century 21 Real Estate at Dunagan Associates; Eddy Federal Credit Union; Financial Security Credit Union; Main Logging Inc.; Native Air 29; Edward Jones- Financial Advisor: Niki Herring; Red Rocket Videos; SIMCO; Simmons Family Dentistry; Southeast New Mexico College; Triple T's Linings; Vita Nova Anti-Aging and Rejuvenation Center

We would also like to thank everyone who purchased tickets for the event and the numerous individuals and businesses who provided other donations, door prizes and items for our silent auction. Thank you to the following silent auction donors:

Skeen Furniture; Kate Bailey; Sue Baskin; Desert Bloom Dermatology; Western Commerce Bank; Vita Nova Anti-Aging & Rejuvenation Center; Cone Jewelers; Delmonico Baby Boutique; Dunagan Associates; Chandler Broadcasting; Salon NV; Property Management of White's City.

The following leaders from CMC also donated items to the silent auction: Matthew Banks, CMC CEO; Tom Whalen, CMC CFO; Mark Staton, CMC CNO; Beth McCormick, CMC CQO; Melissa Suggs, CMC Marketing Director; Kris Armendariz, CMC EMS Director; Dr. Gus Barrazueta, Dr. Brian Cashin, Dr. Francisco Cardona.

Pictured with Lisa Simmons and Alana Carreon of the Faith, Hope and Love Foundation are CMC Marketing Director Melissa Suggs, CMC CQO Beth McCormick, CMC CEO Matthew Banks and CMC CFO Tom Whalen.

To learn more about this amazing foundation and what they're doing for our community, visit www.fhlcarlsbad.org.

12/02/2025

Congratulations to Amy Chavez, Jose Perez, and Chase McGlinchey for being honored by Carlsbad Medical Center at the EMS & Law Enforcement Appreciation Dinner. Their teamwork during a difficult cave rescue helped get the patient to surgery without delay. Thank you to our crews and local first responders for your dedication to this community.

If dinner keeps coming back to haunt you, it’s not just holiday leftovers.Don’t just reach for antacids, reach out to a ...
12/01/2025

If dinner keeps coming back to haunt you, it’s not just holiday leftovers.

Don’t just reach for antacids, reach out to a doctor to get your heartburn under control!

To find a provider, visit www.pecosvalleydocs.com.

In this season of thanks, we’re grateful for our clinicians and caregivers, especially those who are working through the...
11/27/2025

In this season of thanks, we’re grateful for our clinicians and caregivers, especially those who are working through the holiday.

Your care, compassion and commitment are noticed and appreciated.

From all of us, thank you, and 🍁

We are so thankful for our team here at Carlsbad Medical Center and happy to provide a free Thanksgiving meal for all st...
11/25/2025

We are so thankful for our team here at Carlsbad Medical Center and happy to provide a free Thanksgiving meal for all staff today!

According to the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, often called COPD, is ...
11/25/2025

According to the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, often called COPD, is now the 3rd leading cause of death in the U.S., claiming 135,000 lives each year. More than 15 million Americans have been told they have COPD, and yet, there are likely many people in our community who are completely unaware they are living with this disease.

Some symptoms of COPD may be confused with those of other, less serious conditions. It’s important to recognize the symptoms, combined with your personal risk factors, and to consult with a physician if there is any doubt. Here are some of the most common symptoms, in basic order of advancing stages of the disease:

Chronic or constant coughing or ’smoker’s cough’
Shortness of breath during your typical activities
Excess sputum/mucus production
Wheezing sound when breathing
Inability to take deep breaths
Barrel chest deformity
Combination of any/all of the above

If you need an evaluation of your lung health, or help with managing a chronic cough, talk to your primary care doctor, or contact Pecos Valley Pulmonology at 575-885-0766. For more information, visit www.pecosvalleydocs.com/pulmonology.

CMC is pleased to announce the return of our DAISY Awards program to recognize outstanding nurses, and our BEE Awards pr...
11/24/2025

CMC is pleased to announce the return of our DAISY Awards program to recognize outstanding nurses, and our BEE Awards program, which celebrates and honors the exceptional skills and compassion given by our non-nursing staff every day. It stands for Being Exceptional Everyday and acknowledges the strength behind teamwork - because a DAISY can't survive without a BEE and a BEE can't survive without a DAISY.

Congratulations to our DAISY Award winners:
Chrissy Robinson
Tina Contreras
Joey Perez

Congratulations to our BEE Award winners:
Priscilla Methola
Patsy Hinojos
Pearl Carrasco

We are so proud of these outstanding individuals who are heroes every day! Please click on each photo to read more about each of them and what they've done to make an impact on our patients and our teams here at CMC.

Address

2430 W Pierce Street
Carlsbad, NM
88220

Opening Hours

Monday 12am - 11:59pm
Tuesday 12am - 11:59pm
Wednesday 12am - 11:59pm
Thursday 12am - 11:59pm
Friday 12am - 11:59pm
Saturday 12am - 11:59pm
Sunday 12am - 11:59pm

Telephone

+15758874100

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