Directory of Services for Southwest Health System, Southwest Medical Group and Southwest Memorial Hospital
Our directory is in alphabetical order by service line. Please call our New Patient Coordinator at 970-516-1616 for assistance in establishing care at one of our Southwest Medical Group clinics.
For information about services at Southwest Memorial Hospital or Southwest Health System, please call 970-565-6666.
Cardiology –Visiting Specialists
San Juan Regional Heart Center
Southwest Memorial Hospital
1311 North Mildred Road Cortez, CO
970-565-0712
Cardiopulmonary Services
Southwest Memorial Hospital
1311 North Mildred Road Cortez, CO
970-564-2361
Cardiopulmonary Services provides both cardiopulmonary diagnostic studies and respiratory care for inpatients and outpatients. MORE
Diabetes Education
Southwest Memorial Hospital
1311 North Mildred Road Cortez, CO
970-564-2275
Research shows that lifestyle modifications, including diet and exercise, are the most effective things you can do to regulate your blood sugar. MORE
Diagnostic Imaging
Southwest Memorial Hospital
1311 North Mildred Road Cortez, CO
970-564-2050
The Diagnostic Imaging Department (also known as Radiology) at Southwest Memorial Hospital is proud to offer advanced imaging equipment and technology, along with a highly trained and experienced staff of technologists and radiologists. MORE
Discharge Planning
Southwest Memorial Hospital
1311 North Mildred Road Cortez, CO
970-564-2367
Facing an injury or illness can be a difficult, stressful experience for patients and their families.
Confronting tasks such as lining up care at home and managing medical and prescription costs can be overwhelming. Southwest Memorial Hospital offers discharge planning to help meet the needs of patients and their loved ones. MORE
Emergency Services
Southwest Memorial Hospital
1311 North Mildred Road Cortez, CO
In an emergency, always call 9-1-1. If you have an accident or illness requiring urgent attention you can take comfort in knowing that your local hospital provides emergency care 24 hours a day, seven days a week. MORE
Family Birthing Center
Southwest Memorial Hospital
1311 North Mildred Road Cortez, CO
970-564-2245
Women go through the entire process of labor, delivery and immediate recovery in comfortable, home-like rooms and surgical suites are available for C-section delivery. The Family Birthing Center is staffed by registered nurses, many of which have received special certification in obstetrics nursing. MORE
Family Medicine
Southwest Medical Group Family Medicine
1311-A N. Mildred Road, Suite C • Cortez, CO 81321
Phone: 970-565-8556 • Fax: 970-564-1134
- Jason Eversole, DO
- Susan Laningham, MD
- Nicholas Preston, CFNP
Southwest Medical Group Primary Care:
Family Medicine • Immunizations
1311-A N. Mildred Road, Suite D • Cortez, CO 81321
Phone: 970-565-8556 • Fax: 970-564-1134
Southwest Medical Group, Mancos Valley
111 East Railroad Ave, Mancos, CO
Phone: 970-533-9125 • Fax: 970-533-7310
General Surgery
Southwest Medical Group Specialty Care:
Orthopedics, General Surgery, Podiatry
1311-A N. Mildred Road, Suite A • Cortez, CO 81321
Phone: 970-564-2681 • Fax: 970-564-2682
Gynecology
Southwest Medical Group Women’s & Family Health:
Obstetrics • Gynecology •Surgery
1311-A N. Mildred Road, Suite B • Cortez, CO 81321
Phone: 970-564-2662 • Fax: 970-564-2658
Infusion Clinic
Southwest Memorial Hospital
1311 North Mildred Road Cortez, CO
970-564-2499
Southwest Memorial Infusion Clinic provides a comfortable and safe alternative for those more active patients seeking privacy and convenience while receiving their infusion therapy. MORE
Inpatient Medical / Surgical Care
Southwest Memorial Hospital
1311 North Mildred Road Cortez, CO
The Medical/Surgical Care Unit at Southwest Memorial Hospital provides care for both adults and children who are hospitalized for acute medical conditions and who are recovering after surgery. MORE
Intensive / Critical Care Unit
Southwest Memorial Hospital
1311 North Mildred Road Cortez, CO
The Intensive/Critical Care Unit at Southwest Memorial Hospital has four beds for patients requiring specialized medical and nursing care. MORE
Interventional Spine Care
Southwest Memorial Hospital
1311 North Mildred Road Cortez, CO
970-565-0712
- Patrick McLaughlin, MD 3rd and 4th Monday, 1st and 3rd Wednesday
- David Silva, DO 2nd and 4th Thursday, 2nd and 4th Friday
Laboratory
Southwest Memorial Hospital
1311 North Mildred Road Cortez, CO
970-564-2080
The Southwest Memorial Hospital laboratory has a vast array of sophisticated state-of-the art equipment and is staffed by trained professionals who process samples and do testing. You can also visit the Walk-in Draw Station on 111 North Park Street in Cortez (970-565-4534). MORE
Nephrology – Visiting Specialists
Durango Nephrology Associates (Mercy Nephrology)
20 South Market Street, Suite 4, Cortez, CO
970-764-3825
One or more of the doctors listed below will be available the 2nd and 4th Wednesday, and the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month
Nutrition Education
Southwest Memorial Hospital
1311 North Mildred Road Cortez, CO
970-564-2276
Our Nutrition Education department provides diabetes education and nutrition services based on current clinical research. Using an integrative approach, both one-on-one and group sessions are tailored to the individual’s needs.
- Laura Taylor
- Jenny Nuuttila
Obstetrics
Southwest Medical Group Women’s & Family Health:
Family Medicine • Obstetrics • Gynecology
1311-A N. Mildred Road, Suite B • Cortez, CO 81321
Phone: 970-564-2662 • Fax: 970-564-2658
Southwest Medical Group Primary Care:
Family Medicine with Obstetrics
1311-A N. Mildred Road, Suite D
Phone: 970-565-8556 • Fax: 970-564-8833
Occupational Therapy
Southwest Memorial Hospital
1311 North Mildred Road Cortez, CO
970-564-2460
Angela Howell, OTR/L, MSOT
Heather Walls, OTR/L, CLT
Occupational therapists help individuals achieve independence in their lives despite temporary or permanent disabilities. MORE
Orthopedics and Orthopedic Surgery
Southwest Medical Group Specialty Care:
Orthopedics, General Surgery, Podiatry
1311-A N. Mildred Road, Suite A • Cortez, CO 81321
Phone: 970-564-2681 • Fax: 970-564-2682
Pediatric Sub-Specialty
Southwest Medical Group Primary Care:
Family Medicine • Immunizations
1311-A N. Mildred Road, Suite D • Cortez, CO 81321
Phone: 970-565-8556 • Fax: 970-564-1134
- Brandon Sanchez, PA-C
- Kameo Smith, DO
- Melissa Sims, FNP-BC
- Caitlin Mooney, PA-C
- Erick Ireland, PA-C
- Moriah Tarpey, MD – Pediatrician
Southwest Medical Group, Mancos Valley
111 East Railroad Ave, Mancos, CO
Phone: 970-533-9125 • Fax: 970-533-7310
Pharmacy
Southwest Memorial Hospital
1311 North Mildred Road Cortez, CO
970-564-2190
Clinical pharmacists in hospitals are responsible for providing the expertise to facilitate appropriate drug selection, dosage calculations and education to physicians, hospital staff and patients about medications. MORE
Physical Therapy
Southwest Memorial Hospital
1311 North Mildred Road Cortez, CO
970-564-2460
Southwest Memorial Hospital offers physical therapy to patients while they are in the hospital as well as a complete array of outpatient services. MORE
Podiatry and Podiatric Surgery
Southwest Medical Group Specialty Care:
Orthopedics, General Surgery, Podiatry
1311-A N. Mildred Road, Suite A • Cortez, CO 81321
Phone: 970-564-2681 • Fax: 970-564-2682
School-Based Health Center
Southwest Medical Group, School-Based Health Center
Teresa Brown-Sanchez, FNP
418 South Sligo, Cortez, CO
970-564-4855
ANY STUDENT enrolled in a Montezuma – Cortez RE-1 school who is between the ages of 3 and 21 is eligible to receive medical care. MORE
Sleep Center
Southwest Memorial Hospital
1311 North Mildred Road, Cortez, CO
970-564-2678
The Southwest Health System Diagnostic Sleep Center is accredited by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and offers a full line of services to diagnose and treat more than 150 different sleep disorders. MORE
Sleep Medicine & Pulmonology
More information: Sleep Medicine or Pulmonology
Southwest Medical Group
Sleep Medicine • Pulmonary Medicine
1311-A N. Mildred Road, Suite B • Cortez, CO 81321
Phone: 970-564-2678 • Fax: 970-565-2487
Social Worker
Southwest Medical Group
1311-A North Mildred Road Cortez, CO
970-564-4658
Contact our Social Worker for help when concerns interfere with daily life. MORE
Speech Therapy
Southwest Memorial Hospital
1311 North Mildred Road Cortez, CO
970-564-2460
Speech Therapy is a rehabilitative health profession dedicated to facilitating and restoring a previously functioning communication system. MORE
Surgical Services & Same-Day Surgery
Southwest Memorial Hospital
1311 North Mildred Road Cortez, CO
970-564-2237
Southwest Memorial Hospital offers state-of-the-art surgical care in three operating rooms and one endoscopy suite. MORE
Vaccination Clinics (VFC)
Southwest Medical Group Primary Care:
Family Medicine • Immunizations
1311-A N. Mildred Road, Suite D • Cortez, CO 81321
Phone: 970-565-8556 • Fax: 970-564-1134
Southwest Medical Group, Mancos Valley (By appointment only)
111 East Railroad Ave, Mancos, CO
970-533-9125
Walk-In Care
Southwest Walk-In Care
1413 North Mildred, Cortez, CO
970-564-1037
Women’s Health
Southwest Medical Group Women’s & Family Health:
Family Medicine • Obstetrics • Gynecology
1311-A N. Mildred Road, Suite B • Cortez, CO 81321
Phone: 970-564-2662 • Fax: 970-564-2658
Southwest Medical Group, Mancos Valley
111 East Railroad Ave, Mancos, CO
970-533-9125
Wound Care
Southwest Medical Group – Wound Care
1311-A North Mildred Road, Ste B
Cortez, CO
970-564-2662
Wounds that have not healed starting within two weeks or are not completely healed in six weeks warrant special attention. MORE
