Isaac Saucedo, PA

Chief Medical Officer
Family Practice Clinician
Physician Assistant
Western New Mexico University
Evangel University, Missouri
Arizona School of Health Services

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Issac Saucedo is a family practice clinician who has a special interest in rural and preventative medicine. Isaac was born and raised in Silver City, and attended Western New Mexico University. He later graduated from Evangel University, Missouri, and went on to attend Arizona School of Health Services. Isaac Saucedo is certified with the National Commission on Certifications of Physicians Assistants (NCCPA). He is a fellow of the New Mexico Academy of Physician Assistants (NMAPA) and a fellow of the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA).

Christine Cutbirth RD

Dietician
Registered Dietician

I have worked as a Registered Dietitian for 20 years in a variety of healthcare settings. Upon competition of my education from New Mexico State University, I became a clinical dietitian at Memorial Medical Center in Las Cruces, preforming in-patient nutritional assessment, counseling and providing Diabetic Education in MMC’s out-patient setting. I have been fortunate to have a long history of private nutrition consulting, traveling to provide care to underserved areas throughout Southern New Mexico. My experience has been in hospitals, rehabilitation centers, long-term care settings, dialysis and Head Start/Early Head Start centers. I have specialized in pediatrics, geriatrics and kidney care and I am passionate in gaining additional knowledge of current nutrition recommendations and providing the best patient care possible. I’ve also enjoy conducting trainings on a variety of nutrition related topics.

I had the honor of serving on state and local boards for the New Mexico Dietetic Association and am a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. I feel strongly about furthering the nutrition profession by providing rotations for students and Dietetic interns, who gain real life experience in health care settings. I have been recognized for Service Excellence and Integrity and strongly believe in customer service. I know many people can become overwhelmed with health concerns. When education and support are provided, patients can gain a sense of control over their health. Helping patients take control in managing their health is why I love what I do. I believe in balancing quality of life with healthy nutrition and look forward to using my skills to serve the community and patients of Hidalgo Medical Services.

I am married and am owned by a pack of rescue dogs. I enjoy traveling, all hobbies and want to become active in hiking and outdoor activities in this beautiful area of New Mexico.

Dara Foster, MSN, APRN, FNP-C

Family Medicine
Master of Science in Nursing
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner

New Mexico State University
Frontier Nursing University

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Dara Foster is a Family Nurse Practitioner, Dara brings extensive healthcare experience to HMS and enjoys working in a rural clinic setting. Foster provides extensive services to patients at the Cliff-Gila Community Health Center. Services provided to patients include annual exams for women, men and children, the diagnosis and treatment of acute conditions across the lifespan, management and evaluation of chronic stable conditions across the lifespan, sports exams, immunizations, and overall collaboration with providers and adjunct therapies to coordinate care for patients.

Dara completed her Bachelors of Science in Nursing at New Mexico State University, and completed her Masters of Science in Nursing as a Certified Family Nurse Practitioner at Frontier Nursing University. “As a long-time resident of southwestern New Mexico and Grant County, I love being part of HMS. Joining HMS has allowed me to provide care in my community," states Dara. Dara enjoys hiking, making soap and horseback riding.

Nikki Henry, PA-C

Family Medicine

Physician Assistant

Nikki Henry is a board certified Physician Assistant born and raised in rural Colorado. Her undergraduate degree was in Exercise Science at Bellarmine University in Louisville, KY where she lived and worked in both the exercise and medical fields as a personal trainer, ER medical scribe and clinical exercise specialist until 2016. After that, she moved to Butte, MT for several years - which ultimately drove her to focus her PA school education on rural and frontier medicine. She earned her Master of Clinical Health Sciences at University of Washington – MEDEX in Spokane, WA where she was the class Vice President and awarded the UW Barbara Gunter-Flynn Underserved Award for exceptional achievement in the care of and improved access for the medically underserved.

With her previous experience and focus on exercise and healthy living, Nikki has a passion for treating her patients with a “whole person” approach. This includes considering how treatment plans affect and are affected by current and ideal lifestyles, ensuring patients leave the office feeling educated about their conditions and treatment plan, identifying potential barriers to reaching health-related goals, providing assistance to overcome those barriers, and connecting with patients in a way that empowers them to be an active participant in their care. She enjoys working with patients of all ages, and rural healthcare gives her the ability to better connect with her patients.

Nikki relocated to Silver City to join the HMS team and has enjoyed the never-ending outdoor activities for herself and her dogs available nearby, as well as becoming a part of such a vibrant community. She enjoys hiking, fishing, woodworking, and home remodeling in her spare time.

Amy Jones, FNP-C

Family Nurse Practitioner

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Certified Family Nurse Practitioner

Amy Jones is a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner. She received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Prairie View A&M University in Prairie View, Texas. For over 5 years she worked in the Women, Infants and Childrens department as a Newborn/Transition Care Nurse.

From a very young age she always knew she wanted to be a Nurse Practitioner. She has always had a passion for the underserved community and being able to provide the care that is well deserved. She received her Master of Science in Nursing at Prairie View A&M University. She strongly believes in equality and providing care for all. She loves and enjoys providing care for all ages. She has interests in providing care to pediatrics, women’s health and primary care.

Amy enjoys crafting, decorating, event planning, traveling and spending time with family.

Kasimu "Frank" Kalala, FNP-C

Family Nurse Practitioner

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Kasimu “Frank” Kalala is a Certified Family Nurse Practitioner from Tucson Arizona. Frank has been a Family Nurse Practitioner since 2019. He graduated with a Masters of Nursing in family practice from the University of Chamberlain in Illinois. Frank began his nursing career as a certified nurse aide in 2002 and worked in several nursing homes. In 2005, he graduated as an LPN from St. Philip’s College in San Antonio. He worked as a pediatric home health nurse for several years. In 2008 Frank graduated from San Antonio College of Nursing Program. He started working at South General Hospital as an RN. He worked multiple units for over 15 years, and his last six years were in the ER department as a staff nurse; during this time, he graduated with a BSN from American Sentinel University in Colorado. In 2018, Frank worked with Alamo Ranch Integrative Medicine Clinic in San Antonio as a resident student, and for the first six months after graduation, from 2019 to April of 2023, he worked with Horizon Health Clinic. From May of 2023 to January of 2024, Frank worked for Loyal Source Government Services as a VA disability evaluator.

Frank chose healthcare largely because of his family background where he had to take care of several family members during tough illness. As a result, he picked up the passion for taking care of people. When he came to the United States he wanted to work with the elderly and progressed to where he is today.

Tiffany Maxey, PA-C

Family Medicine
Physician Assistant-Certified
MAT Provider

New Mexico State University
Touro Medical School

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Tiffany Maxey is a physician assistant who was born in Wyoming but raised in Silver City, NM and graduated from Silver High School. She received a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from New Mexico State University in las Cruces, NM as well as a minor in Biology. She then went on to receive her masters as a physician assistant from Touro Medical School in Henderson, NV where she graduated top 10 in her class.

Tiffany has returned home to her roots and her family to practice in the town that she grew up in. She enjoys the small town charm, which enables her to care for multiple generations of families and to provide continuity of care. She did specialty rotations in interventional Cardiology as well as Cardiothoracic Surgery at New Mexico Heart Institute and has a passion for cardiology . Her hobbies include spending time with her family and friends, riding horses, hiking and doing pretty much anything outdoors . She is an avid Pittsburgh Steelers Football fan as well.

Meagan Montoya, FNP-C

Family Medicine
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner

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Family medicine provider Megan Montoya, FNP-C, will see patients at the CHC Monday-Wednesday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm and Thursdays from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm, beginning May 7th.

Kenneth Murphy, PA-C

Family Medicine
Physician Assistant-Certified

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Ken started his medical pursuit as a medic in the military. After being honorably discharged, he worked in an ER while completing prerequisites for Physician Assistant school. He graduated from the LSU Physician's Assistant program in 2004. Ken then moved to South Carolina where he practiced with a cardiology group for nearly 20 years. While practicing cardiology, he completed a master's degree in PA with a Cardiology focus. Ken met his beautiful, faithful, loving wife in South Carolina while she was visiting mutual friends. They married shortly afterward and she gave birth to their little blessing. They then moved to Arizona where they reside on a ranch desiring to raise their family in the fear and admonishing of the LORD. Ken has always been an avid fisherman, hunter, and sportsman. But, his prayer is that the gospel of Jesus is spread abroad in truth and love. Psalm 51

Megan Novikoff, PA-C

Family Medicine
Physician Assistant-Certified & MAT Provider

Megan Novikoff is a board certified Physician Assistant. She received her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Bowling Green State University. After college, Megan traveled and then moved to Denver where her work experience sparked her interest in the medical field. She relocated to Portland, Oregon where she attended Pacific University's School of Physician Assistant Studies. After receiving her master's degree, she joined a small family practice in Oregon and developed a passion for primary care. Megan and her husband Ethan moved to New Mexico in 2015. She enjoys developing relationships with her patients to work together toward healthy lifestyles. In her free time, she enjoys backpacking, camping, gardening, cooking, and reading.

Clifton Rogers, PA-C

Family Medicine
Physician Assistant-Certified

University of Arizona
Chatham University Physician Assistant Studies

Clifton Rogers is a board certified Physician Assistant. He graduated from the University of Arizona summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in molecular and cellular biology and a minor in chemistry. In 2013, he graduated from Chatham University in Pittsburgh, PA with a Master of Physician Assistant Studies. He gained experience in the field of family medicine while working in Duncan, Arizona for over a year before joining the staff here at HMS in May 2015 . Clifton lives in Silver City with his wife and three children and they are excited to be a part of this community. He enjoys the outdoors and spending time with his family. Clifton is dedicated to providing quality healthcare in the field of family medicine.

Lacy Rodriguez, MSN, FNP-C

Family Nurse Practitioner
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner

Lacy Rodriguez, MSN, FNP-C is a certified Family Nurse Practitioner by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. She completed her Associates of Science in Nursing in 2016 and Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 2017 from Western New Mexico University. She went on to complete my Master of Science in Nursing at Grand Canyon University. Lacy started her nursing career at Gila Regional Medical Center on the Med Surg floor in 2016, and in 2019 moved to Las Cruces and worked at Mountain View Regional Medical Center in the Level III Trauma ER. The thrill of the fast-paced ER granted her so many learning opportunities and she is ready to provide continuous care to the patients of HMS. Lacy was born and raised in Silver City, and she is excited to give back to the community that she grew up in and be a positive contribution to the community and be able to educate the patients in different approaches and options to improve and maintain their health. According to Lacy, “HMS does allow me to give the best continuous care to the community due to the available resources that are offered; together we can improve healthcare in our rural community.” Lacy is currently a member of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and feels privileged to care for patients in acute illness and chronic diseases, sports physicals, and women's wellness exams. She pledges to always treat her patients with respect and build a plan of care with them which may include their beliefs. Lacy is a mom to her daughter above all, and they enjoy going on outdoor adventures and arts and crafts.

Edla Rucker FNP-C

Family Nurse Practitioner
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner

Edla Rucker is a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner by American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. She graduated with an Associate of Science in Nursing from Washington State Community College in 1995 and worked as a Registered Nurse for 14 years. In addition, Edla earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Ohio University and a Master of Science in Nursing from Otterbein University. Edla, has over 14 years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner in family medicine, internal medicine, college health, trigger point, and joint injections, DOT/COL exams, sports physicals, pre-employment exams, and weight loss.

Edla is a member of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and is focused on teaching patients about maintaining a balance for optimal health. She enjoys working with patients towards healthcare goals while striving to use her combination of strong nursing skills, education, and experience to provide the best healthcare experience. Edla is excited to be part of the HMS Team delivering quality patient-centered care and is now accepting new patients in Silver City and Lordsburg.

Joseph Santarsieri, DC

Chiropractor
Doctor of Chiropractic

Virginia Military Institute
Palmer College of Chiropractic

Dr. Joseph Santarsieri is a Chiropractic specialist. Dr. Santarsieiri graduated Cum Laude from the Virginia Military Institute in 1996 with a bachelor’s degree in biology. He attended Palmer College of Chiropractic and has been practicing as a field chiropractor since 2001. Dr. Santarsieri was privileged to work with the official group of chiropractors on the Detroit Lions NFL football team. “ I have gained clinical knowledge and experience in treating sports to civilian injuries that deal with the neuromusculoskeletal system. I strive to help individuals improve structure and function that ultimately improves the quality of their life. Better function leads to better health. I am super excited to join the HMS staff to serve and care for this community”.`

Marisa Shapiro, FNP-C

Family Nurse Practitioner
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner

Marisa Shapiro is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner. She received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from James Madison University in Virginia. For 10+ years she worked as an oncology nurse all over the United States. She was motivated to become a nurse practitioner after spending many years observing health disparities in rural and underserved patients. She received a Master of Science in Nursing at The University of New Mexico. While in school, she did a clinical rotation at HMS and was immediately drawn to the community and landscape. She is passionate about health equity and enjoys caring for the patients across the lifespan. She has special interests in pediatrics, geriatrics, women’s health, border health, and primary care of the oncology patient. Marisa enjoys traveling, practicing Spanish, cooking, and any outdoor adventure- especially rock climbing.

Susan Staples, MSN, APRN, FNP-C

Family Nurse Practitioner
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner

Susan has worked for 19 years as a registered nurse in a variety of rural and urban settings before becoming a Family Nurse Practitioner in 2017. In addition to managing addiction and related disorders, she specializes in providing immediate care for acute illnesses and injuries for patients of all ages. Due to training and a strong ER background, she is proficient in most urgent care procedures as well as addressing other time-sensitive medical needs.

Susan also sponsors a young man in a transition house in Jeremie, Haiti and is hoping to go on a medical mission trip there in the future. Her pride and joy include her amazing son who combines his biology and computer science degrees to revolutionize the medical practice. Susan also loves her teenage rescue pup, named Jasper, who adopted her in 2021 and through walks, training and play, reminds her daily how important it is to focus on the present and daily amazing moments. In Susan’s spare time, she is learning all sorts of new skills while working on a number of home improvement projects. Originally an Iowa farm kid and now lays roots down in Silver City. Silver City reminds her of her hometown in Iowa, and truly loves everyone in the Grant County community. She is very excited about joining the HMS team to better serve the community's medical needs.

Charles “Chuck” Whiting, MBA, DNP, FNP-BC, CNP

Family Nurse Practitioner
Doctor of Nursing Practice 
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner

Charles “Chuck” Whiting, MBA, DNP, FNP-BC, CNP, received his Doctor of Nursing Practice from the University of Florida in 2016. Prior to Nursing, he served as a social worker and worked in hospital administration.

Charles Whiting is a Board Certified in Family Nursing and Licensed in New Mexico as a Nurse Practitioner. He is passionate about helping patients prevent problems like high blood pressure or cholesterol that lead to larger, serious problems in the future. Chuck shares, "while managing chronic issues like diabetes or high blood pressures seems boring to some, it is my favorite part of medicine."

He grew up in south Florida and has been married for 30 years. Although he has lived in all four corners of the country, he is now happy to call Silver City his home and looks forward to seeing patients at HMS.