Faculty
John Andazola, MD
Program Director
John Andazola, MD, FAAFP was born and raised in Las Cruces, New Mexico where he attended New Mexico State University. He received his MD from the University of New Mexico School of Medicine in 1997, and completed residency at the Southern New Mexico Family Medicine Residency program in 2000. Dr Andazola went on to complete a fellowship in Advanced Hospital Training for Family Physicians in Phoenix AZ, and a Faculty Development Fellowship at the University of Arizona from 2001-2003. After completion of the fellowships Dr. Andazola joined the fellowship faculty and later became… Read More »
Kimiko Sugimoto Blair, MD
General Surgery
Dr. Kimiko Sugimoto Blair is a member of Family Medicine Residency faculty at Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center (GCRMC).
Dr. Sugimoto is Board Certified in general surgery. She studied medicine at Michigan State University College of Human Medicine and completed her residency in General Surgery at Synergy Medical Education Alliance of Michigan State University… Read More »
Joan Bryant, DO
Pediatrics
Dr. Joan Bryant is a member of Family Medicine Residency faculty at Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center (GCRMC).
Dr. Bryant is a board certified General Pediatrician. She joins the Pediatrics clinic from El Paso, Texas and received her Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry and Cell Biology at the University of California San Diego, her DO at the A.T. Still University in Kirksville, Missouri… Read More »
Joshua Cerna, PA
Emergency Medicine
Andrew Christensen, MD
General Surgery
Dr. Andrew Christensen is a member of Family Medicine Residency faculty at Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center (GCRMC).
Dr. Christensen received his medical degree from The University of Utah School of Medicine in Salt Lake City, Utah. He completed his residency in general surgery in 2022 at the University of New Mexico. Dr. Christensen participated in the rural community residency rotation at GCRMC where he trained with members of the GCRMC surgical team… Read More »
James Dumont, MD
General Surgery
Dr. James Dumont is a member of Family Medicine Residency faculty at Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center (GCRMC).
Dr. Dumont is Board Certified in general surgery. He received a PHD in Biology from Stanford University and completed his surgical residency at the Medical Center of Delaware in 1995. Dr. Dumont was a member of the surgical staff at Winchester Surgical Clinic in Virginia for over 20 years… Read More »
Jeremiah Duncan, DO
Behavioral Medicine
Dr. Jeremiah Duncan is a member of Family Medicine Residency faculty at Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center (GCRMC).
Dr. Duncan is joining the Behavioral Medicine team at GCRMC. Dr. Duncan completed his residency in psychiatry at University of Texas at Tyler Health Science Center, June 2022. He received his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Degree from the University of North Texas Health Science Center in 2018… Read More »
Renee Friday, MD, MPH
Pediatrics
Dr. Renee Friday is a member of Family Medicine Residency faculty at Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center (GCRMC). Dr. Brown will oversee the Pediatric curriculum and rotation.
Dr. Friday brings to GCRMC over 30 years of knowledge and experience. She has practiced general pediatrics and pediatric cardiology both in the military, university children’s hospitals and in private practice. She has had the privilege of both instructing and supervising medical students and residents in both pediatrics and family medicine as well as… Read More »
Alfredo Gurmendi, MD
General Surgery
Dr. Alfredo Gurmendi is a member of Family Medicine Residency faculty at Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center (GCRMC).
Dr. Alfredo Gurmendi is a diplomate of the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Thoracic Surgery. He studied medicine at the University of Texas Medical School at Houston, and completed his residency in General Surgery at the Texas Medical Center. Much of that residency was spent at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center…. Read More »
Andrew Lancaster, MD
Endocrinology and Diabetes Care
Karen LeComte, MD
Neurology
Dr. Karen LeComte is a member of Family Medicine Residency faculty at Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center (GCRMC).
Dr. Karen LeComte is a board certified Neurologists with 14 year of practice. Dr. Lecomte graduated from the University of Vermont College of Medicine and completed her Neurology residency at Fletcher Allen Healthcare at UVMCOM. She provides comprehensive adult neurological care in all areas including headache, epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease, movement disorders, MD, dementia, concussion and stroke…. Read More »
Shahid Mansoor, MD
Nephrology
John McAndrew, MD, FACOG
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Dr. John McAndrew is a member of Family Medicine Residency faculty at Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center (GCRMC).
Dr. John McAndrew is a board certified, OB-GYN who has been practicing for over 30 years. He practices a full range of obstetric care, family planning, OB/GYN ultrasound, and gynecologic surgery. Special clinical expertise includes laparoscopy and colposcopy. He obtained his medical degree from…. Read More »
Nikhil Mehta, MD
Emergency Medicine
Eduardo Meza, MD
Behavioral Medicine
Dr. Eduardo Meza is a member of Family Medicine Residency faculty at Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center (GCRMC).
Dr. Meza brings over twenty years of experience in psychiatry to the behavior medicine department at GCRMC. He completed his residency in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina. He is a diplomat of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology…. Read More »
Fatma Midani, MD
Pathology
Garett Miller, MD
Emergency Medicine
Leandrita Ortega, MD
Site Director, Family Medicine
Dr. Ortega was raised in Santa Fe, NM where she graduated from Santa Fe High School. It was during her freshman biology class that she had an epiphany about her future plans and from then on, knew she would pursue a career in medicine. After completing her undergraduate training at Mount Saint Mary’s College in Los Angeles, CA with a major in biology and minor in psychology, she spent 2 years testing software being used as part of the Human Genome Project before being admitted to the University of New Mexico School of Medicine in 1998… Read More »
Andrew Pike, MD
Orthopedics/Sports Medicine
Dr. Andrew Pike is a member of Family Medicine Residency faculty at Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center (GCRMC).
Dr Andrew Pike is a board certified, Orthopaedic Surgeon specialized in sports medicine. He is a distinguished graduate of the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado and obtained his medical degree from Georgetown University. Dr. Pike completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago and a fellowship in orthopaedic sports medicine… Read More »
William Pollard, MD
General Surgery
Dr. William Pollard is a member of Family Medicine Residency faculty at Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center (GCRMC).
Dr. Pollard is Board Certified by the American Board of Surgery. He completed his residency at Oregon Health Sciences University in 2000. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Pollard has practiced in Alamogordo since 2004. Dr. Pollard is the Medical Director of the Trauma Center and the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) for GCRMC… Read More »
Amber Quiñones, MD
Pediatrics
Dr. Amber Quinones is a member of Family Medicine Residency faculty at Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center (GCRMC).
Dr. Quiñones is a New Mexico native, born and raised in Las Cruces. She is excited to now serve the communities of Southern NM. She brings her experience of caring for well and sick children both in the primary care and acute setting from training at a well-recognized and awarded Children’s Hospital in the Southwest. Dr. Quiñones specializes in the health and well-being of all ages from newborn to 18… Read More »
Charles Race, MD
Orthopedics
Dr. Charles Race is a member of Family Medicine Residency faculty at Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center (GCRMC).
Dr. Charles Race is a board certified, General Orthopaedic Surgeon who has been practicing for 25 years. He received his Bachelor’s degree from Trinity University, Master’s degree from University of Texas and obtained his medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine, Georgetown University. Dr Race completed… Read More »
O. Alexa Reyes, MD
Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine
Dr. Alexa Reyes is a member of Family Medicine Residency faculty at Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center (GCRMC).
Dr. Reyes completed her Pulmonary Medicine Fellowship in June 2022 at BronxCare Health System in Bronx, New York. Dr. Reyes completed her medical degree in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic where she graduated Magna Cum Laude. She participated in numerous case reports and presentations during her professional training… Read More »
Allan Rickman, MD
Sports Medicine & Non-Operative Orthopaedic Care
Dr. Allan Rickman is a member of Family Medicine Residency faculty at Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center (GCRMC).
Dr. Allan Rickman specializes in Sports Medicine and Non-operative orthopaedic care that includes bone and joint injury, arthritis care, athletic and work related injuries, wellness, prevention and…. Read More »
Katrina Rolen, MD
Medical Oncology
Dr. Katrina Rolen is a member of Family Medicine Residency faculty at Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center (GCRMC). Dr. Rolen is a member of the Medical Oncology department.
Dr. Rolen is comes from St. Joseph Medical Group Cancer Center and Blood Institute, in Lewiston, Idaho. Dr. Rolen completed her fellowship in hematology and medical oncology in 2004. She served… Read More »
Ruthven Sampath, MD
Gynecology
Dr. Ruthven Sampath is a member of Family Medicine Residency faculty at Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center (GCRMC).
Dr. Sampath is a highly talented and experienced physician with more than 40 years of experience in hospital, clinic and teaching settings. He is licensed in the state of New Mexico in Obstetrics/Gynecology. Dr. Sampath is able to establish strong rapport with all patients and their families, clinical students and faculty. He is also fluent in Spanish… Read More »
Scott Shin, DO, FACOG
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Dr. Scott Shin is a member of Family Medicine Residency faculty at Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center (GCRMC).
Dr. Scott Shin is a board certified, OB-GYN who has been practicing for 20 years. He practices a full range of obstetric care. In addition to labor and delivery, he provides comprehensive prenatal care including high-risk obstetrics and also specializes in laparoscopic surgeries, hysteroscopic surgeries, and… Read More »
Petar Turcinovic, MD
General Surgery
Monica Wilkins, MD
Associate Program Director, Family Medicine
Dr. Monica Wilkins is the Associate Program Director and a faculty member of the Family Medicine Residency Program at Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center (GCRMC).
Dr. Wilkins brings to GCRMC over 9 years of knowledge, clinical experience and leadership in healthcare. Her prior positions include Family Medicine Outpatient Physician with OB at Laurel Health Clinic/UPMC in Blossburg, PA and Active Duty Staff Family Physician at Holloman Air Force Base. In Addition, Dr. Wilkins served in the Navy with multifaceted positions over several years… Read More »
Clinical Staff
Rikki Andrade
Certified Medical Assistant
Victoria Estrada
Certified Medical Assistant
Taylor Hunter
Patient Registration Interviewer
Carolyn Roush
Patient Registration Interview
Deborah Simmons
Front Office Coordinator
Jana McBurney, CNP
Nurse Practitioner, Family Medicine
Ms. Jana McBurney is part of the Family Medicine Residency clinical staff at Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center (GCRMC).
Ms. McBurney is an accomplished nurse practitioner with over 20 years of healthcare experience. She completed her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Michigan State University and then earned her Master of Science degree at Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences, graduating in the top 1% of her class… Read More »
Fatima Villa
Certified Medical Assistant
Fatima Villa is the CMA for Dr. Monica Wilkins at Champion Family Medicine.
Ms. Villa brings to GCRMC 18 years of knowledge and experience in a healthcare setting. Her prior experience include working as a CNA and Medication Aide at several nursing homes in Southern New Mexico. She became a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) at Champion Family Medicine in March of 2019.
A New Mexico native and experienced healthcare professional, Ms. Villa is passionate about helping others find their way of life and giving back to those in need.
Administrative Staff
Shawnette Alford, C-TAGME
Assistant Director of GME
Shawnette Alford is the Residency Program Manager for Family Medicine at Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center (GCRMC).
Ms. Alford brings to GCRMC 12 years of knowledge and leadership in healthcare and 8 years in an academic setting. Her prior positions include Human Resources Recruiter at Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital in Darby, Pennsylvania, Academic Coordinator… Read More »
Delaney Ham, BA
Residency Program Coordinator
Delaney attended the University of New Mexico, obtaining a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communication and Journalism. Born and raised in Alamogordo, Delaney is thrilled to have the opportunity to help out her home-community through Family Medicine and the Residency Program.
Amy Holland, MBA, BA
Residency Program Manager
Amy Holland is the Program Manager for Family Medicine at Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center (GCRMC).
Amy brings to GCRMC 4+ years of knowledge and leadership in healthcare and 5 years in an academic setting while serving on Active Duty. She is an Air Force veteran of 14 years, serving in a multitude of diverse environments, finishing her career by navigating the military members and their families through the obstacles they will face while deployed, reintegration and PTSD awareness. Read more…