About Christus Southern New Mexico
Hospital overview and services
Christus Southern New Mexico is an acute care hospital in Alamogordo, NM, serving Otero County and the surrounding Alamogordo community.
The facility provides 24/7 emergency services, birthing-friendly designation for maternity care. Patients experiencing a medical emergency in Alamogordo can seek immediate care at Christus Southern New Mexico's emergency department.
The hospital holds a 3-star CMS quality rating, reflecting average performance across key healthcare quality measures. Christus Southern New Mexico has 20 affiliated physicians across various medical specialties, providing comprehensive healthcare services to patients in the Alamogordo area.
When choosing a hospital in Alamogordo, NM, consider factors including quality ratings, available specialties, emergency capabilities, and whether the facility accepts your insurance plan. You can review Christus Southern New Mexico's detailed quality scores, safety record, and affiliated doctors on this page.
At a Glance
Quality & Safety
CMS quality performance measures
Average
CMS Overall Hospital Rating
Christus Southern New Mexico has received a 3-star overall quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). This average rating reflects performance across multiple quality domains including patient safety, mortality outcomes, and readmission rates. CMS evaluates hospitals annually to help patients make informed decisions about their care in Alamogordo, NM.
Mortality
Christus Southern New Mexico performs at about the national average for mortality outcomes, consistent with most hospitals across the country.
Patient Safety
Christus Southern New Mexico performs at about the national average for patient safety measures, consistent with most hospitals across the country.
Readmission
Christus Southern New Mexico performs below the national average for readmission rates. Patients may want to discuss these outcomes with their care team.
Source: CMS Hospital Compare Data
Doctors at Christus Southern New Mexico
20 affiliated physicians
Dr. Ali Hussein
Rheumatology
Dr. Jewelian Baig, MD
Hospitalist
Dr. Imelda Wallace, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Vivian Cerrillo, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. George Massoud, MD
Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology)
Dr. Shaya Ansari, MD
Diagnostic Radiology
Dr. Craig Cannon, MD
Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology)
Dr. Benjamin Westbrook, MD
Otolaryngology
Dr. Polly Hickman
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Ronnie Wing, CNA
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna)
Dr. Gustavo Silva, MD
Neurology
Dr. Jeffrey Spier, MD
Urology
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Dr. Jennifer Smith, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Patrick Cotton, MD
Neurosurgery
Dr. Jesus Herrera-murillo, MD
Urology
Dr. Melhem Ghaleb, MD
Interventional Radiology
Dr. Nasser Alqassem, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Micheline Tantchou, MD
Family Practice
Dr. Karam Elahi, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Marc Haber, MD
Diagnostic Radiology
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Christus Southern New Mexico
What is the CMS rating for Christus Southern New Mexico?
Christus Southern New Mexico has a 3-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates hospitals across mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timely care.
Does Christus Southern New Mexico have emergency services?
Yes, Christus Southern New Mexico provides 24/7 emergency services.
What type of hospital is Christus Southern New Mexico?
Christus Southern New Mexico is classified as an acute care hospitals facility, operated under voluntary non-profit - private ownership.
How many doctors practice at Christus Southern New Mexico?
20 physicians are affiliated with Christus Southern New Mexico. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Data source: CMS Hospital Compare ·