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Neurologists in New Mexico

Neurologists specialise in the brain, spinal cord and nerves. Below are 23 neurologists practising in New Mexico, across Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Rio Rancho, Las Cruces, Roswell and Alamogordo, with what to bring and ask so your visit counts.

Neurologists in New Mexico

  1. David R. Smith, MD Neurology Albuquerque, NM 87110
  2. Gizelle A. Spurgeon, MD Neurology Santa Fe, NM 87508
  3. Jaudat F. Masood, MD Neurology Rio Rancho, NM 87124
  4. Javed Iqbal, MD Neurology Las Cruces, NM 88011
  5. Jose Lujan-Palma, MD Neurology Roswell, NM 88201
  6. Karen A. Lecomte, MD Neurology Alamogordo, NM 88310
  7. Laura M. Baugh, MD Neurology Kirtland Afb, NM 87117
  8. Mark L. Grossetete, MD, PHD Neurology Santa Rosa, NM 88435
  9. Bhisit Bhothinard, MD Neurology Silver City, NM 88061
  10. Laura Waymire, MD Neurology Farmington, NM 87401
  11. Shedthikere K. Murthy, MD Neurology Truth Or Consequences, NM 87901
  12. Leonel Perez-Limonte, MD, MSHQPS, MHL Neurology Carlsbad, NM 88220
  13. Jeffrey P. Nelson, MD Neurology Lovington, NM 88260
  14. William J. Wengs, MD Neurology Sante Fe, NM 87505
  15. Alfred A. Van Baak, MD Neurology Albuquerque, NM 87110
  16. Paul D. Flaggman Neurology Santa Fe, NM 87501
  17. Weiwei Dai, DO Neurology Rio Rancho, NM 87124
  18. Pawankumar Jain, MD Neurology Las Cruces, NM 88011
  19. Heba Z. Samara, MD Neurology Roswell, NM 88201
  20. John P. Simmons, MD Neurology Alamogordo, NM 88310
  21. Elizabeth Bryniarski, MD Neurology Albuquerque, NM 87106
  22. Ron Tintner, MD Neurology Santa Fe, NM 87506
  23. Lenora M. Mathes, MD Neurology Rio Rancho, NM 87124

Listings come from the CMS NPPES NPI Registry, the public federal record of licensed providers, checked October 2026. Being listed is not a recommendation or an endorsement, and we do not receive anything from these doctors. Call the office to confirm insurance, availability and that they are accepting new patients. In an emergency, call 911.

When to see a neurologist

Common reasons

  • Migraine and frequent headaches
  • Numbness, tingling or weakness
  • Dizziness and balance problems
  • Memory concerns
  • Seizures and sleep-related nerve conditions

Signs it may be time

  • Headaches are frequent or changing
  • You have numbness, tingling or weakness that keeps returning
  • Your primary care doctor referred you
  • A sudden severe headache, weakness on one side or trouble speaking needs emergency care, not an appointment

How to get the most from your neurologist visit

1

Before: what to bring

  • A list of everything you take, including supplements, with how often
  • Your insurance card and photo ID
  • Recent lab results or imaging reports, if another clinician ordered them
  • A headache or symptom diary: dates, how long, how strong, what helped
2

During: questions to ask

  • What type of headache or condition do you think this is?
  • What triggers should I look for?
  • Do I need imaging or other tests?
  • What should make me seek urgent care?
3

After: what to keep track of

  • Each headache or episode: start time, length, strength
  • Sleep, meals, screen time, stress and your cycle, if relevant
  • What you tried and whether it helped

After your visit

Keep the plan going between appointments

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Questions

How do I find a neurologist in New Mexico?

This page lists 23 neurologists practising in New Mexico, including Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Rio Rancho, Las Cruces, Roswell and Alamogordo, from the federal NPI Registry. Call the office to confirm they take your insurance and are accepting new patients.

Do I need a referral to see a neurologist in New Mexico?

It depends on your insurance plan, not the state. HMO plans usually need a referral from your primary care doctor; many PPO plans do not. Check with your plan before booking.

What should I bring to my first neurologist appointment?

A list of everything you take, including supplements, with how often; Your insurance card and photo ID; Recent lab results or imaging reports, if another clinician ordered them; A headache or symptom diary: dates, how long, how strong, what helped.

How do I prepare for a neurology appointment about headaches?

Keep a headache diary for a few weeks: when each one started, how long it lasted, how strong it was and anything that came before it.

When is a headache an emergency?

A sudden, severe "worst ever" headache, or a headache with weakness, confusion, trouble speaking or a stiff neck with fever, needs emergency care. Call 911.

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