ALBUQUERQUE, NM – April 29, 2026 – Lovelace Westside Hospital (LWHS) is proud to welcome New Mexico Heart Institute/Lovelace Medical Group (NMHI) providers to its hospital campus, bringing over 35 years of diagnostic, interventional and preventive expertise to residents of Rio Rancho and Albuquerque’s Westside.
The addition of NMHI’s nationally recognized cardiology team at 4801 McMahon Blvd. NW, Suite 110, brings expanded access to the latest general cardiovascular services, including diagnostic imaging and long‑term disease management. Patients will now be able to receive comprehensive heart care closer to home, reducing travel time and improving continuity of care. The clinic is open Monday – Friday from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
“As cardiologists, we see firsthand how important it is for patients to have consistent, accessible care close to home,” said Mel Peralta, MD, FACC, cardiologist with NMHI. “Being on the Lovelace Westside Hospital campus allows us to partner more closely with primary care providers and ensure timely evaluations, follow‑up and support that our patients need to get healthy and stay healthy.”
NMHI has served New Mexico for more than three decades and is known for its multidisciplinary approach to heart health, combining state-of-the-art treatment with compassionate, personalized care. The group’s presence at LWHS will support expanded clinic hours, streamlined referrals, and improved coordination between inpatient and outpatient services.
“Integrating NMHI’s experienced providers into our Westside campus strengthens our commitment to delivering high‑quality, patient‑centered cardiovascular care,” said Tracie Stratton, chief executive officer of Lovelace Westside Hospital. “This collaboration ensures our community has access to the expertise and technology needed to diagnose, treat and prevent heart disease.”
To learn more about LWSH and its commitment to providing quality and state-of-the art cardiovascular care, please visit lovelace.com. To make an appointment with a New Mexico Heart Institute/Lovelace Medical Group provider, please call 505-727-2727 or schedule an appointment at your convenience by visiting lovelace.com.
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Contact:
Whitney Alcantar, Lovelace Health System
whitney.alcantar@lovelace.com
Mobile: 505.903.0367
Lovelace Westside Hospital
Lovelace Westside Hospital (LWSH) has over 40 years of serving Rio Rancho and Westside residents of Albuquerque high quality, convenient care. The 92-bed acute care facility includes a 24-hour emergency department where patients typically see a provider in 30 minutes or less. LWSH has been recognized by the American Heart Association (AHA) for its commitment to guideline adherence and quality improvement for stroke patients, earning the AHA’s Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke GOLD PLUS for four years in a row (2021 – 2024). The hospital offers services tailored to everyone in the family, including surgical services, sleep studies, a nationally-accredited bariatrics program and more. Money and the Leapfrog Group named LWSH to their list for 2022 Best Hospitals and Surgery Centers for Billing Ethics, showing its dedication to delivering the highest quality of care for patients, while ensuring adherence to the maximum ethical standards for billing. To learn more about the state-of-the-art treatment options, innovative health care providers and award-winning quality initiatives at Lovelace Westside Hospital, visit lovelace.com.
Lovelace Medical Group/New Mexico Heart Institute
Lovelace Medical Group (LMG) is a multispecialty group of more than 300 providers, including physicians and advanced practice providers serving a broad range of specialties and primary care. LMG provides patients with exceptional health care through its 30+ health care clinics and the support of Lovelace Health System hospitals and technology. LMG has earned recognition by National Committee for Quality Assurance Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) for the last eight years and has a National Accreditation Program for Breast Cancers. New Mexico Heart Institute/Lovelace Medical Group brings more than 35 years of diagnostic, interventional and preventive cardiovascular expertise to our community and state. To learn more about the experience and skilled providers of Lovelace Medical Group, visit lovelace.com.
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