University of New Mexico
Occupational and Environmental Medicine Clinic
EOHS, Family Practice Center Rm 232
MSC 10-5550
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87131
(505) 272-8034
FAX (505) 272-8044
For Appointments Call: (505) 272-8043

Clinic Founded 1998

AOEC Contact
Denece Kesler, MD, MPH

Appointments
Phone: (505) 272-2900
Fax: (505) 272-2909

Program Office
Program in Occupational and Environmental Health
Department of Internal Medicine, MSC10 5550
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87131-0001
Phone: (505) 272-8043
Fax: (505) 272-9032

Clinic Description
The Program in Occupational and Environmental Health is a university-based clinic, drawing its patient population locally from the greater Albuquerque area, regionally from New Mexico and the employees of University Hospital and UNM. The program provides state-of-the-art occupational and environmental evaluation, diagnosis and treatment, employee and community health and safety training, prevention services and medical-legal evaluations. The program has extensive outreach into rural communities of New Mexico with its population-based research activities in a wide range of occupational and environmental health issues.

Most Common Occupational Diagnoses
Pneumoconiosis, Occupational Asthma, Repetitive Strain Disorders (upper extremities), Blood-Borne Pathogen Exposure, Asbestos-related Disease, Heavy Metal Intoxication, Infectious Disease Exposure, Musculoskeletal Injuries

Most Common Environmental Diagnoses
Chemical Exposure/Toxicological Cases

General Services Provided
Diagnosis/ treatment of work-related injuries/ illnesses, Diagnosis/ treatment of environmental-related disease, Pre-placement evaluations, Hazardous material examinations, Medical surveillance, Screenings, Respirator fitness examinations, DOT examinations, Return-to-work/ disability evaluations, Medical-legal evaluations, Industrial hygiene evaluation of worksites

Specialized Services
Pulmonary Medicine, Occupational/ Environmental Toxicology Consultations, Ergonomic Evaluations, Indoor Air Evaluations

Staff
Occupational Medicine, Denece Kesler, MD, MPH
Occupational Medicine, Pulmonary, Pope Moseley, MD
Occupational Medicine, Philip Wagner, MD
Occupational Medicine, Pulmonary,Akshay Sood, MD
Epidemiology Cameron Crandall, MD, Physician
Nurse Practitioners 2
Physician Assistant 1
Nurses 4
Social Worker 2

Training Offered
Elective rotations for PA and nurse practitioners, Medical students, primary care and occupational medicine residents, CME activities for community physicians, Research projects for Public Health students

Areas of Significant Research/Interest
Uranium Miner and Millers Disease, Coal Workers Pneumoconiosis, Occupational Asthma, Asbestos-related Diseases, Agricultural-related Injury and Illness, Healthcare Workers

Significant Affiliations
NM Poison Control Center, University of New Mexico School of Medicine, NM Tumor Registry, NM Department of Health, Center for Injury Prevention, Research and Education

(Updated 3/05)