NM Medical Review Commission

The New Mexico Medical Review Commission, created by Section 41-5-14 of the New Mexico Medical Malpractice Act, was enacted in 1976. The Medical Malpractice Act mandates the screening of all applications of alleged medical malpractice against a qualified medical provider by the Medical Review Commission. The Act provides for three panel members from the medical profession and three panel members from the State Bar to review each application.

NMMRC Director & Chair: Ned Shepherd, JD

NM State Bar Chair:  Howard Thomas, JD

NM Medical Society Chairs: Larry Levy, MD and Neal Shadoff. MD

Alternate Panel Chair:  Judith Durzo, JD

Alternate Panel Chair:  Bill Herring, JD

NMMRC Program Coordinators: Benjamin Maggard, JD, and Vanessa Bautista

Contact Information:
(505) 796-3434 (Benjamin Maggard, JD)
(505) 796-3430 (Vanessa Bautista)
(505) 828-0336 (fax)
(505) 828-0237 (NMMS main office number)

For more information visit:
Medical Review Commission Website – nmmedicalreviewcommission.org/NM  

Address:
NM Medical Review Commission
316 Osuna Road NE, Suite 501
Albuquerque, NM  87107