Rio Pecos Medical Associates
Obstetrics & Gynecology • Alamogordo, NM
About
Rio Pecos Medical Associates is an OBGYN and family practice clinic in Roswell, NM, serving patients from surrounding communities including Alamogordo. The clinic offers gynecological care, obstetrical care, ultrasound, surgical procedures, birth control services, pediatric care, and med spa services. Founded in 1955, the clinic provides comprehensive women's health services from adolescence through menopause, including prenatal care, labor and delivery, and minimally invasive procedures.
Clinic Type
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Address
Roswell, NM
Phone
575-622-6322
info@riopecosmed.com
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Healthgrades (Dr. John McAndrew): 4.8/5 (34)
- Healthgrades (Lisa Cramm, CNP): 5.0/5 (103)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Leandrita Ortega): 4.6/5 (68)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Sandra Grummert): 4.8/5 (25)
- Vitals (Dr. Scott Shin): 4.3/5 (6)
- Vitals (Dr. Ruthven Sampath): 4.6/5 (2)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Norman Lindley): 5.0/5 (Not explicitly stated, high satisfaction indicated)
- Vitals (Dr. Effat Banikarim): Low (negative reviews)
Patients praise
- compassionate and caring bedside manner
- physicians who listen and take time to address concerns
- thorough explanations of conditions and treatments
- easy accessibility/availability for some providers
Common complaints
- long wait times and overbooked appointments
- office staff perceived as rude or understaffed
- concerns regarding diagnostic accuracy and rushed patient interactions
- reports of providers leaving practice without notification
"My favorite of the OBs at GCMC. He listens to his patients and does not push unnecessary medical interventions, he respects his patients’ wishes. He has a good bedside manner and speaks with you clearly and without medical jargon."
— Healthgrades review for Dr. John McAndrew"She is the most friendly, non-intimidating primary I have had my entire life. She is very thorough & addresses your every concern and doesn’t limit you to one complaint per visit."
— Healthgrades review for Lisa Cramm, CNP"Although it's not hard to get an appointment they're always overbooked and wait times range from 1.5 - 2 hrs on average. The staff is rude and there aren't enough of them to handle the workload."
— Vitals review for Dr. Effat BanikarimSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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