UNM Health
Rheumatology • Lovington, NM • 2 (UNM Carrie Tingley Hospital Outpatient Services; Sandoval Regional Medical Center) locations
About
UNM Health Rheumatology in Albuquerque and Rio Rancho, New Mexico provides compassionate, evidence-based treatment of autoimmune diseases and rheumatic conditions including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and vasculitis. Care is delivered by a team of doctors, therapists, pharmacists, and specialists, with locations at UNM Carrie Tingley Hospital Outpatient Services in Albuquerque and Sandoval Regional Medical Center in Rio Rancho. The clinic also participates in Project ECHO to provide clinical support and training to rural areas of New Mexico.
Clinic Type
Rheumatology
Address
1127 University Blvd. NE Albuquerque, NM 87102 (UNM Health outpatient services); Sandoval Regional Medical Center, 3001 Broadmoor Blvd. NE Rio Rancho, NM 87144
Phone
505-272-4511 (UNM Carrie Tingley Hospital Outpatient Services)
projectechocomms@salud.unm.edu
Opening Hours
Monday-Friday: 8 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. (UNM Carrie Tingley Hospital Outpatient Services); Sandoval Regional Medical Center: Monday - Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Services Offered
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FAQs
What services does UNM Health Rheumatology provide?
Compassionate, evidence-based treatment of autoimmune diseases with high-quality care and research into newer treatments to relieve pain and slow progression.
Who will I see for care?
A team of therapists, doctors, pharmacists and other specialists to find the right treatment and help you feel confident and comfortable.
Do they serve rural areas?
Yes, they participate in Rural Rheumatology and are a contributor to Project ECHO to provide clinical support and training to rural areas in New Mexico.
Where are some of the clinic locations?
UNM Carrie Tingley Hospital Outpatient Services in Albuquerque and Sandoval Regional Medical Center in Rio Rancho, NM.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Healthgrades (Dr. Eddie Benge): 4.6/5 (15 reviews)
- WebMD (Dr. Eddie Benge): 5/5 (28 ratings)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Nicole Emil): 4/5 (20 reviews)
- Vitals (Dr. Nicole Emil): 4.4/5 (19 ratings)
- WebMD (Dr. Ayyappa Duba): 5/5 (2 ratings)
- WebMD (Phyllis Chester): 2/5 (3 ratings)
Patients praise
- Providers are described as knowledgeable and professional
- High patient satisfaction regarding bedside manner and listening skills
- Comprehensive diagnostic approaches
Common complaints
- Long wait times for appointments
- Difficulties with billing/insurance processes at certain clinics
- Occasional concerns regarding administrative/scheduling communication
"Dr. Benge is simply awesome."
— Healthgrades patient review"Delightful human being who actually CARES!"
— Healthgrades patient review (Dr. Nicole Emil)"ABQ is a bad place to get sick. There just aren't enough doctors for the population."
— Vitals patient review (Dr. Nicole Emil)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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