Wound care in Albuquerque doesn't have to mean weeks-long waits, multiple specialist hand-offs, or driving across the city for a 10-minute dressing change. Nexcell Surgical Specialists is the first surgeon-led wound care practice in New Mexico. This piece walks through how we actually see patients — both at our Albuquerque clinic and at bedside through partnering facilities — what insurance we accept, and what neighborhoods and surrounding communities we serve.
Key Takeaways
- Our clinic is at 3901 Georgia St NE Suite C4, Albuquerque, with free parking and an ADA-accessible entrance.
- Self-referral is welcome — no provider referral required.
- If you're a patient at a partnering skilled nursing facility or under a partnering home-health agency, our Surgeon-Led Bedside Teams round at your bedside.
- We accept most major insurance plans and Medicare; benefits are verified before your first visit.
- Our service area covers Albuquerque, surrounding Bernalillo County, Rio Rancho, and parts of central New Mexico.
Why Surgeon-Led Wound Care in Albuquerque
Nexcell is the first and only surgeon-led wound care practice in New Mexico. That changes how decisions get made on your wound:
- Surgeons evaluate from day one. Not a hand-off after weeks of dressing changes that aren't working.
- Continuity if the OR is required. The same surgeon managing your wound performs the case. No starting over with a new team.
- Faster closure on average. Our published outcomes data shows a mean time to wound closure of 47.5 days vs 69 days under usual care — 21.5 days faster (PubMed 31461401).
What Wounds Nexcell Treats in Albuquerque
- Diabetic foot ulcers — early evaluation, off-loading, debridement, and infection control.
- Venous leg ulcers — compression strategy, debridement, and biopsy when needed.
- Arterial and mixed-etiology ulcers — vascular workup and coordinated revascularization when indicated.
- Pressure injuries — all stages, including surgical debridement for stage 3, stage 4, and unstageable wounds.
- Non-healing surgical wounds and dehiscence — same-day evaluation for separations.
- Traumatic wounds — complex lacerations, abrasions, and post-injury non-healing.
- Atypical or biopsy-needed wounds — when a wound doesn't fit a clear etiology.
- Ostomy fitting and peristomal skin issues — sizing, leak troubleshooting, and skin restoration.
What to Expect From Your First Nexcell Visit
Where: 3901 Georgia St NE Suite C4, Albuquerque, NM 87110. Free patient parking and an ADA-accessible entrance.
Visit walk-through:
- Full history and medication review.
- Complete wound exam with measurements and photo documentation.
- Vascular check when relevant (pulses, ABI, referral as needed).
- Biopsy or culture if indicated.
- Sharp debridement when appropriate, performed in the clinic.
- Written treatment plan you take home.
- Follow-up cadence set before you leave.
Time: typically 45–60 minutes for the first visit.
No referral required. Call 505-624-8340 to schedule.
The Nexcell Clinical Team in Albuquerque
- Dr. Christopher Dominguez, MD — Founder & Medical Director, board-certified general surgeon.
- Dr. Nichole Bordegaray, MD — Chief Medical Officer, board-certified anesthesiologist, native New Mexican (UNM medical school and Anesthesiology residency).
- Tamarah Griego, RN, CWON — Certified Wound and Ostomy Nurse.
Insurance and Payment in Albuquerque
- Most major insurance plans accepted.
- Medicare accepted.
- Benefits verified before your first visit, so you know what's covered.
- Self-pay options available — call 505-624-8340 to discuss.
Two Ways to Get Care
Track 1 — Clinic appointments at our Albuquerque office. Patients travel to us. Self-referral welcome. Most patients are scheduled within one week of calling.
Track 2 — Surgeon-Led Bedside Teams. If you're a patient at a skilled nursing facility, LTACH, or under a home-health agency that partners with Nexcell, our team rounds at your bedside on a defined cadence. Ask your facility's care coordinator if Nexcell is in your network. If they're not yet, your facility can contact us to begin a partnership.
Communities and Neighborhoods We Serve
Patients travel to our clinic from across the metro and central New Mexico:
- Albuquerque proper: NE Heights, Westside, North Valley, South Valley, Downtown, Uptown, and the Foothills.
- Bernalillo County beyond city limits.
- Rio Rancho and surrounding Sandoval County.
- Valencia County (limited).
- Santa Fe for clinic appointments.
Through Surgeon-Led Bedside Teams, we also serve patients at partnering facilities across the state — the team rounds where the patient already is, under a facility partnership agreement.