Our Mission
At New Mexico Medical Review Alliance (NMMRA), we empower caregivers, seniors and healthcare professionals with evidence-based, bias-free guidance on ageing, rehabilitation and medication safety.
Who We Are
| Name | Title & Degree | State Licence | Field | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linda J. Ortega, MD | Geriatrician | NM #MD-43821 | Internal Medicine & Geriatrics | Chief Medical Editor |
| Ravi Patel, PharmD | Clinical Pharmacist | NM #PH-18277 | Pharmacology | Drug-safety Reviewer |
| Maria K. Lopez, RN, BSN | Registered Nurse | NM #RN-99214 | Long-term Care | Senior Content Writer |
| James D. Carter, PhD | Epidemiologist | — | Public-health Statistics | Data Quality Auditor |
Credential verification: Each licence is publicly searchable in the New Mexico Medical Board or Pharmacy Board database.
Our Editorial Process
- Research & Drafting – Medical writers collect peer-reviewed sources (PubMed, CDC).
- Clinical Review – Articles are line-edited by a specialist with ≥ 10 years practice.
- Fact-Checking – Epidemiologist validates statistics; plagiarism screen (< 2 %).
- Final Approval – Chief Medical Editor signs off; article stamped “Medically Reviewed”.
- Scheduled Re-Review – Every 24 months or upon guideline change. Last full audit: February 2024.
Evidence Standards
- Prefer systematic reviews & RCTs scored ≥ Level I on the Oxford Centre hierarchy.
- All drug recommendations follow Beers Criteria 2023 and FDA Boxed Warnings.
- Conflicts of interest are disclosed at the end of each article.
Why Trust NMMRA?
- Experience: Our clinicians have a cumulative 55 years of front-line elder-care practice.
- Transparency: Full list of references and reviewer credentials shown on every post.
- Compliance: We adhere to HONcode principles for trustworthy health information.
Contact Us
🏢 NMMRA, 7421 Montgomery Blvd NE, Suite E, Albuquerque, NM 87109, USA
☎ +1 (505) 555-0196
Have questions about our content or find an inaccuracy? Email the Medical Editor and we’ll respond within two business days.