Verified 2026 Physician Ranking

Top Pain Medicine Doctors in New Mexico, 2026

Published by Palm Beach County Medical Media Group · Last updated May 1, 2026

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How this ranking was built: We applied PBCMMG's seven weighted criteria (board certification, years in active practice, disciplinary record, aggregate patient reviews, hospital affiliations, specialty training, peer recognition) to every pain medicine physician with active credentialing in New Mexico. Sources: NPPES Registry, ABMS, state medical boards, aggregated public review data. Last reviewed May 2026.

  1. #1

    David Woog, MD

    Pain MedicineNew Mexico, NM21+ years in practice

    David Woog, MD, practices pain medicine in New Mexico, NM. NPI-verified active practice since 2005.

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  2. #2

    Thomas Whalen, MD

    Pain MedicineNew Mexico, NM21+ years in practice

    Thomas Whalen, MD, practices pain medicine in New Mexico, NM. NPI-verified active practice since 2005.

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  3. #3

    Beth Palmisano, MD

    Pain MedicineNew Mexico, NM20+ years in practice

    Beth Palmisano, MD, practices pain medicine in New Mexico, NM. NPI-verified active practice since 2006.

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  4. #4

    Joshu Raiten, MD

    Pain MedicineNew Mexico, NM17+ years in practice

    Joshu Raiten, MD, practices pain medicine in New Mexico, NM. NPI-verified active practice since 2009.

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  5. #5

    Melissa Merhege, MD

    Ketamine TreatmentNew Mexico, NM15+ years in practice

    Melissa Merhege, MD, practices anxiety treatment in New Mexico, NM. NPI-verified active practice since 2011.

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  6. #6

    Matthew Bergsten, MD

    Pain MedicineNew Mexico, NM12+ years in practice

    Matthew Bergsten, MD, practices pain medicine in New Mexico, NM. NPI-verified active practice since 2014.

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