Position: Full Time Practice

Practice Locations: Albuquerque

Joined NMOHC: January, 2020

Undergraduate Education: Purdue University, bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy

Medical School:  University of New Mexico (1984)

Residency:  University of Wisconsin (1987)

Board Certification:  Internal Medicine

Medical License:  New Mexico, 1987 to present

Experience & Interests:  Dr. Near worked as a pharmacist to support herself through medical school. She practiced emergency medicine for 15 years and then opened her own practice, which she kept for 10 years. Her hobbies include reading, guitar, hiking, camping and photography.