Heidi Alterson, DNP, ARNP, RN, Weight Loss,

Hi! I'm Heidi Alterson, a board-certified family nurse practitioner with a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree. With 15 years of experience, I specialize in diagnosing and treating a wide range of health issues. I believe in personalized care and always take the time to connect with my patients, ensuring they feel heard and understood.

Currently, I work at a busy clinic in Las Cruces, New Mexico where I enjoy helping my patients achieve their wellness goals. I am very down-to-earth and will ensure you understand every test result, medication, and treatment plan. Personally, I have lost over 90 pounds on my own health care journey so I completely understand the unique challenges one can face when getting started or facing obstacles. I have learned a few tips and tricks along the way and I would love to share what I've learned with you! I am very interested in functional medicine and believe that the philosophy of "root-cause" medicine beats "a pill for every ill" philosophy. I enjoy optimizing my patient's health with diet, nutrition, exercise, proper sleep, herbs/vitamins, peptides, and medications. I also utilize telemedicine to provide remote consultations when necessary. My focus is on weight loss, preventative care/primary care and episodic urgent care needs.

Previously, I have worked in family practice, adult/senior healthcare, urgent care, and aesthetics. I enjoy handling everything from X-rays, lab results, prescription medication, nutrition plans, and referrals. I enjoy spending time with my patients and getting to know them.

Beyond my clinical skills, I have a strong background in preventative medicine, critical thinking, and evidence-based practice. I strive to make healthcare accessible to a diverse patient population.

I'm committed to delivering high-quality care and look forward to helping you on your health journey. I hope to meet you soon.