NEW MEXICO

ALBUQUERQUE
Laura Myre, Family Practice
	UNM Family Health Westside
	3751 Highway 528
	Albuquerque, NM 87114
	Phone (505)272-2900 / Fax (505)272-2909
	I have really enjoyed working with Laura. She hears that I am
	concerned about possible health issues related to my fatness,
	but does not push me to diet (she does encourage a healthy
	lifestyle). She has allowed me to cry more than once without
	appearing anything besides compassionate and respectful. She
	hears what I have to say, trusts me when I tell her what I think
	is going on, and refers me to specialists as needed. (Of course,
	I am an RN, so she may be a tad biased, but I think she is as
	respectful of all her patients.) She has asked before bringing
	in a med student. She remembers what was going on, both physical
	and emotional, at my last visit. I feel safe with her. 
	-- Kris (KDNP@aol.com) 

Stand-Up MRI of New Mexico
	7600 Jefferson North East
	505-796-9200
	Has an upright or stand-up MRI, which is completely open in
	front, allowing people with larger stomachs to use an MRI.

Kyle Schoenberg
	Oak Street Clinic 
	200 Oak St
	Albuquerque, NM 87106
	(505) 508-0197
	Note that there are other providers at this office and I cannot
	speak to their fat friendliness or lack thereof). Kyle is
	fabulous - we discussed my weight immediately because I brought
	it up at my first appointment.  He was weight neutral during my
	first appointment and also when going over my blood work during
	my second.  He believes my PCOS exists and did not prescribe
	weight loss.  He also suggested supplements to lower my
	triglycerides rather than prescribe weight loss.  He told me
	that I was doing great and to "keep doing what you're doing".
	BP cuff fit me, armless chairs in the waiting room. Super
	friendly receptionist and nurse as well. Nurse stated to me
	"honey, you can't tell who has diabetes by looking at them".
	-- Denise, deathfatprincess.blogspot.com

Anita Lee Sloan, MD, Endocrinologist
	201 Cedar St SE, Ste 505, Albuquerque, NM, 87106
	(505) 224-7880
	Dr. Sloan works with people who have endocrine disorders, so
	she's used to people who aren't the "perfect" BMI. Not only
	that, she really embraces us! I've been to see her several times
	and have never had to undress or sit on an exam table. Indeed,
	after the first time I went, she hasn't even weighed me. She's
	concerned about me being healthy, not skinny. She hasn't brought
	up losing weight to me even once! She just cares about the
	indicators of health, and if they're all good she's happy. She
	has a relationship with a great yoga teacher in town who runs a
	class dedicated to getting people moving again. It starts out as
	chair yoga, with no standing or floor work. It's just about
	helping people who are sedentary get some movement and ability
	back. She didn't push this on me, but did let me know that it
	was an option. So far, it's been really great. Everyone works
	within their abilities and it's just an amazingly supportive
	space. It's great that Dr. Sloan has developed this resource in
	the community.

Beth Tarrant, Midwife
	UNM Hospital Midwives
	Albuquerque, NM
	505-272-2245
	Beth is a very caring midwife.  She did not immediately discuss
	my weight when we entered the office.  She wanted to talk about
	my overall health and how it relates to my pregnancy.  She did
	mention that women who are larger need to be careful not to gain
	too much weight during pregnancy, but she also pointed out that
	excessive gain for *anyone* during pregnancy is not good.  Beth
	stated that I am healthy.  She did not state that I am
	"surprisingly healthy, despite my weight."  As I am gaining
	throughout my pregnancy, she is pleased with the weight gain.
	There is no discussion of, "don't forget, you are already fat,
	so you will have to lose this weight."  She is pleased with the
	health of myself and my baby.  [July 2007] Beth will soon be
	leaving for maternity leave but she will return to the practice
	later.  I highly recommend her to anyone, but especially anyone
	who is nervous about seeing a professional during their
	pregnancy due to past "fat shaming."  None of that will happen
	with Beth. --Michele B., New Mexico