Lonnie Ray, Practice Administrator
|
Dr. Lonnie Alexander is retiring!
We’re throwing a party for Dr. Alexander’s retirement, and we want you to come! Mark Friday, August 11th on your calendar and stop by our offices on 21st between 2 and 5, and help us wish him on to the next chapter of his life.
When we announced that Dr. Alexander was retiring, hundreds of you reached out with your comments and stories about how much Dr. Alexander meant to you. We’ve posted some of your comments below.
Personally, it is with a heavy heart that I have to say goodbye to a physician that I have known and highly respected for over 15 years. I admire him for being a Viet Nam vet and thank him for his time in service to this country. I will miss his sense of humor, steadfastness, and easy smile. That being said, I envy him the time to do all things that he’s tried to balance over the years while remaining a good old country doc.
Lonnie Ray
Practice Administrator
|
In This Newsletter:
| ▪ |
You’re invited to Dr. Alexander’s retirement party! |
| ▪ |
What people are saying about Dr. Alexander |
|
Please join us for a come and go reception for Dr. Lonnie Alexander on Friday, August 11, as we thank him for his many years of dedication at Women’s Medical Center, and wish him much happiness as he enters retirement. The reception is from 2-5 and refreshments will be served!
|
Remember in the old movies and television shows, there was usually the compassionate and caring family doctor? The one who was always willing to get up in the middle of the night, with his black bag of supplies ready to go and help whoever in the community with whatever the needed? Well, we at Women’s Medical Center are absolutely blessed that we happen to have that doctor, usually only seen in movies, taking care of the women and often families of our community: Dr. Lonnie Alexander.
If you have ever had the opportunity to visit with Dr. Alexander, you have most likely listened to some fascinating stories, experienced his kindness and compassion, and observed the passion and dedication he has for his profession and community.
|
Lonnie Alexander left his family ranch outside Las Vegas, NM, to travel the world with Up With People – a global youth organization focused on bring the world together through service and music. In 1969 he was drafted into the United States Army where he served as a medic in Vietnam until 1971. When he returned to New Mexico, he began his formal education to become a family physician. He graduated from the University of New Mexico School of Medicine in 1982, and completed his Family Practice residency from the University of Colorado.
In 1985, Dr. Alexander returned to Portales, NM, to take over the practice of Dr. Coleman, a friend and mentor. Over the next 12 years, Dr. Alexander become the iconic and beloved family physician of the Portales and Roosevelt County community. He truly was a FAMILY physician. From delivery of the babies, care of women before/during, and years after their pregnancies, care of the children, teenagers, men, and the elderly, Dr. Alexander was there.
In 1997, Dr. Alexander focused his career on Women’s Health, and joined the practice of Women’s Medical Center in Clovis, NM, where he is still practicing today.
|
Lonnie Alexander is also a devoted family man, as evident by his big smile at any mention of his own family. He and his wife, Karen Alexander, were married in 1973. They have 2 grown children, and 3 beautiful granddaughters that he just adores.
Lonnie has many passions and hobbies including gardening, traveling, raising horses, and anything being outdoors in the New Mexico sunshine.
|
Dr. Alexander came in and told me he was sure that my placenta was tearing and he needed to get the baby out right away. He was very kind to me in such a scary situation. With in the hour we had a beautiful baby girl and I was ok. He saved mine and my baby’s life. He took the time after to talk to me the next day and continuing days. I’m so very grateful that he was the Dr. On duty. –AL
My first two children were delivered by Dr. Alexander. For my first, I was the typical freaked out, unfocused, panicky mom that was trying to get all screamy and such. Dr. Alexander, in the same tone of voice he must use when having an everyday conversation, said, “Now, Katrina. We can do this in 1 push, or we can do this in 50 pushes, it’s up to you.” Two pushes later and she was out. –TW
We first saw him when his practice was in a tiny little “mall”. He would come out to the lobby and play with my daughter between stops in patient rooms. It was obvious to anybody that met him that he truly enjoys what he does, and I’m not sure there is anybody that loves babies more than he does. –SB
This man has been a Godsend to me. I was one of his first patients in May of 1986…he delivered all 3 of my kids, several of my grandkids, and I don’t know what I would have done without him after my hysterectomy. I had a lot of bad complications, and he put me right again. –LA
After a 25 hour labor Dr Alexander made all the right choices and I was able to deliver my healthy baby naturally. He spent hours with me after my delivery making sure my stitches were perfect so I would heal as well as I did. –EB
|
Dr Alexander is an amazing man! during my last ectopic pregnancy he took the time to save my last tube and possibly allow us to have another child he didn’t have to most doctor will just remove the tube completely but he understood how heart broken we were and took the steps to help us! i will forever be grateful for him. –EM
I remember smiling up at him when he came to check on me before I delivered and thanking him that he was there….he stayed the entire time monitoring me and my unborn baby and comforting my family. He took such great care before, during and after my delivery. He was and always will be one of my favorite doctors. –SH
We had a miscarriage last month and he was the doctor to confirm it. I appreciated how he sat and talked to me about it. He was also there for most of my three pregnancies with my girls. He has and always will be a fantastic doctor. –LF
I will never forget when he sent me home he asked “are you ready to blow this popsicle stand” – SP
He saved my daughters life with his quick decision for an emergency c-section. He knew she literally had seconds to be born. He got her out with in minutes of me walking through the hospital doors thinking I was going to just be sent home. –TH
Dr. Alexander saved my life when an ectopic pregnancy at 10 weeks gestation ruptured and caused massive internal bleeding. I will forever be grateful to him. –RL
|
In addition to offering complete Obstetrics and Gynecological services,
Women’s Medical Center offers Botox, Dysport, Juvederm and Restylane injections
|
If you have trouble seeing the graphics or reading the newsletter, click here to see the newsletter online: https://madmimi.com/p/5e868a
Images courtesy Liz Eisenbraun
|
|
|
|
