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Dr. Stephen Otero, MD

Dr. Stephen Otero, MD

Family Medicine*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Stephen Otero, MD is a family medicine physician in Ruidoso, NM and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO / MAIN CAMPUS in 2001. He is affiliated with Lincoln County Medical Center.

4.6 Star Rating
Based on 10 reviews 4.6 Star Rating (10 reviews)

Practice

121 El Paso Rd Ruidoso, NM 88345
(575) 630-8350

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Otero specializes in the area of Family Practice. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Good Patient Care
    Patients said they had exceptional care at this hospital. • See hospitals
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
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Dr. Otero's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Otero

4.6
10 ratings, 2 with a written review
5 star
80%
80%
4 star
10%
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3 star
0%
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2 star
10%
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1 star
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One of the best doctors I’ve ever had. Dr Otero actively listens and understands. He is also tenacious in getting to the root of a medical issue. I feel in very good and safe hands when I walk into his office. His assistants are first rate also. It’s never fun visiting a doctor, even for routine preventative visits, but Dr Otero makes it as painless as possible. I feel very blessed that my husband and I found him and he had capacity to take us as patients.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Julie-Ann – Sep 01, 2024
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Very serious doctor
years ago when I went in for a regular appt. For my diabetes. He found severe stenosis of my aortic valve. Theres no doubt in my mind I would have been dead within the year if he had not found it. Two other Doctors dismissed it as just a minor heart murmur. I had severe aortic stenosis with a bicuspid valve. He is extremely thorough and always has been.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Lisa Obst – Jun 15, 2024
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About Me

biography

Dr. Stephen Otero, MD is a family medicine physician in Ruidoso, NM and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO / MAIN CAMPUS in 2001. He is affiliated with Lincoln County Medical Center.

  • Family Medicine

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  • University Of New Mexico / Main Campus

    Medical School, 2001
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Family Medicine®
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Family Practice
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Locations

Practice

PMG Obstetrics and Gynecology at Lincoln County Medical Center (Ruidoso)121 El Paso Rd Ruidoso, NM 88345
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Practice

Office129 El Paso Rd Ruidoso, NM 88345
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Practice

Lincoln County Medical Center211 Sudderth Dr Ruidoso, NM 88345
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Lincoln County Medical Center

    211 Sudderth Dr
    Ruidoso, NM 88345

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% lower than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    2% lower than the national average

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