The medical professionals of the Internal Medicine Clinic at Three Crosses Regional Hospital are experienced at managing chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, congestive heart failure, asthma, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Make your appointment today for your annual Medicare Wellness Exam and regular physicals.
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Dr. Khan is a board-certified specialist in Family Medicine and Hospital Medicine, dedicated to managing complex medical conditions with a patient-centered approach. As Chief Medical Officer at Three Crosses Regional Hospital, he oversees patient care, quality improvement, and hospital operations. He also serves as Medical Director for Hospital Medicine and Internal Medical Clinics, working closely with physicians to enhance care delivery. Dr. Khan holds a Master’s in Business and Health Care Law and is Board Certified in Quality Assurance and Utilization Review. A Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians and the Society of Hospital Medicine, he is passionate about health care equity, physician well-being, and system improvements that support mental health.
Dr. Ali Hassan has dedicated his career to delivering exceptional patient care. After earning his bachelor's degree from Brooklyn College, he pursued his medical training at the American University of Antigua, followed by an Internal Medicine residency at Del Sol Medical Center in El Paso, Texas, which he completed in June 2021. Dr. Hassan serves as the Internal Medicine Program Director at Three Crosses Regional Hospital, and wears many hats as a hospitalist, primary care physician, and Chief of Medical Staff. In his free time, you'll find him hiking and enjoying the outdoor activities that Las Cruces has to offer.
As a sole-practitioner physician in private practice of medicine for many years, Louis is widely experienced in general medicine in New Mexico and throughout the region. After earning a BS in Biology at Villanova University and his Doctor of Medicine at New York Medical College, he interned at New York Medical College before his Residency in Medicine at the University of New Mexico Hospital in Albuquerque, NM. Shortly after completing his Residency, Louis went to Twenty-nine Palms, CA where he practiced internal medicine as a Lt. Commander in the US Navy at the Marine base there. He then began a long career in private practice in Albuquerque, servicing his patients there until 1990. After living in a few other locations, Louis came back to New Mexico in 1996 and has been practicing Internal Medicine in Las Cruces since 1996. He is a fellow with the American College of Physicians, a member of the New Mexico Medical Society and the Doña Ana County Medical Society. Louis is a valuable member of the medical team at Three Crosses Regional Hospital.
Dr. Mario Salinas is a full-time hospitalist specializing in inpatient and outpatient internal medicine, with a commitment to serving the border region. He also serves as Vice Chief of Medical Staff and chairs the Utilization Review Committee. Dr. Salinas helps patients manage both acute and chronic conditions with a focus on comprehensive, patient-centered care. Born in El Paso and raised in Juarez, Mexico, he completed his medical training in Juarez before finishing his internal medicine residency in El Paso, Texas. In his free time, he enjoys hiking, listening to Latin music, and spending time with his wife.
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Dr. Shiza Akhtar is an internist at Three Crosses Regional Hospital in Las Cruces, providing comprehensive long-term care for adults and the elderly. She manages a range of common and complex illnesses, including those affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints, and systems such as digestive, respiratory, and vascular. Her training in primary care internal medicine emphasizes disease prevention, wellness, mental health, and treatment of conditions involving the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system, and reproductive organs. Dr. Akhtar completed her Bachelor of Science in Medicine and her Internal Medicine Residency at Montefiore Medical Center’s Wakefield Campus in New York, where she also conducted Quality Improvement research on enhancing patient discharge communication. Shiza and her family are excited to join the Las Cruces community. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, knitting, writing, and reading.
Zack Wills is an experienced and dedicated nurse practitioner that brings years of experience and outstanding qualifications to the patients at Three Crosses Regional Hospital. He is a driven, detail-oriented professional with experience in many areas including attending to the needs of patients of all ages and acuities, from neonates to geriatric patients. His experience as a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner involved evaluating, diagnosing, and managing care and medicine for a variety of patient conditions. Prior to that, he gained experience and competency in emergency procedures at a regional emergency center. Zack completed his Bachelor of Science in Nursing at New Mexico State University where he also served as a Student Ambassador Board Member. Following that, he attended the University of Texas at El Paso for his Master of Science in Nursing. Zack was a 2020 Daisy Award recipient for Extraordinary Nurses in 2020 and a 2018 LifePoint Mercy Award Recipient, the highest award from that organization.
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