A recent survey showed that the average time US doctors allowed their patients to talk before interrupting them was 17 seconds! Our goal is to listen fully to your concerns and to work together with you to design a comprehensive assessment of your health needs as a road map to help you navigate through health problems with a new understanding and perspective. We want to help you gain the understanding that will allow you, not only to understand and address the causes of disease and ill health but know what to do to return to your optimal health.
Dr. Abhinav Singh, MD
Abhinav Singh, MD is the Medical Director at Health Care Solutions. Dr. Abhinav Singh is a highly respected physician with a distinguished career spanning over two decades. With extensive expertise in hospital medicine, he has served as the Physician – Hospitalist Program Director at Lincoln County Medical Center under Presbyterian Healthcare Services since August 2013. Dr. Singh has also held numerous locum physician assignments at various medical centers, including Sandoval Regional Medical Center, Gila Regional Medical Center, UNM Hospital, and Memorial Medical Center.
Before his current position, Dr. Singh worked as a Physician – Hospitalist Program Director at Eastern New Mexico Medical Center, Roswell, NM, and Carlsbad Medical Center, Carlsbad, NM. He also served as the Chief of the Department of Medicine at both medical centers. Dr. Singh has completed his residency training in 2007 from St. Barnabas Hospital System in New York, affiliated with Weil Cornell School of Medicine. In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Singh has also been involved in teaching and research activities. He taught ACLS Training Course and ECG during his Residency training. He is Board Certified in Internal Medicine.
Dr. Singh's outstanding medical qualifications, extensive experience, and dedication to patient care have earned him a reputation as one of the most respected physicians in his field. He is highly sought after for his expertise and leadership in medicine and is committed to delivering the highest standard of care to his patients.
Dr. Singh has made New Mexico his home since completing his residency.
Jay Wedel, PA-C, MPAS
Jay Wedel is a board certified physician assistant. He practiced in Kansas for 22 years prior to coming to New Mexico. He received his bachelors degree in biology in 1992 from Goshen College in Indiana. He received his PA degree from Wichita State University in 1995 and his Master's degree in PA studies from the University of Nebraska School of Medicine in Omaha, NE in 1999.
He and his wife Jia live in Las Cruces and are thrilled to live and work in this community. With many years of experience Jay is well liked by his patients and well respected by his colleagues.
Melanie Gantner, PA
Melanie Gantner is a board certified Physician Assistant and has been practicing in Las Cruces for 18 years. She graduated from University of New Mexico with bachelor's degree in 1996 and went onto PA school where she finished with her Master's of Science from University of St Francis in 2004. Originally from Wisconsin, she considers Las Cruces and southern NM home. She values her patients, their time, and strives to find solutions to medical conditions while incorporating a healthy lifestyle.
Melanie is passionate about women's health, weight
management, mental health, pediatrics, gastroenterology, and many other
chronic conditions. She approaches her patients as a guide, giving them
necessary tools and options for reaching their best health and well-being.
She enjoys spending time with family, traveling, gardening, and cooking
world cuisine.
Chantal Savage, NP
Chantal is a highly educated nurse practitioner with a passion for patient care. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology, with minors in Chemistry and Biochemistry, from New Mexico State University in 2013, and was an active member of the Pre-Med Health Club.
Chantal went on to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from New Mexico State University in 2017, and was a member of the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing and Student Nursing Association. She has obtained her Doctoral Nurse Practitioner degree in Family Practice in the fall of 2022, and has maintained a 4.0 GPA throughout her studies. Apart from her academics, Chantal has experience in emergency, flight, and adult intensive care medicine, as a registered nurse and medic.
Chantal joined the Army National Guard in 2007 as a combat medic, in 2019 she was commissioned as a nurse, and is now serving in the Army reserves. Chantal's number one priority is patient based care and advocating for her patient populations. Chantal was born and raised in Las Cruces and looks forward to caring for its residents and their loved ones.
Pedro Armendariz, MD
Dr. Pedro Armendariz is a board-certified family medicine physician dedicated to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care. Born in Juarez, Mexico, and raised in Hardesty, Oklahoma, Dr. Armendariz completed his Bachelor's degree in Biology at Oklahoma Panhandle State University before earning his medical degree from the Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara.
He went on to complete a pre‑internship program at New York Medical College, a transitional year in Ponce, Puerto Rico, and his Family Medicine Residency with Hidalgo Medical Services in Silver City, New Mexico.
Dr. Armendariz specializes in adult and geriatric medicine, chronic disease management, and also serves as the Medical Director of Ambercare Hospice. He is deeply committed to advocating for his patients’ well‑being and enhancing their overall quality of life.
Fully bilingual in English and Spanish, Dr. Armendariz values building strong, trusting relationships with the individuals and families he serves. Outside of work, he enjoys running, spending time with his family, and grilling whenever he can.
Marren Onyalo, NP
Marren Onyalo is a double board-certified Nurse Practitioner with nine years of experience serving patients in Las Cruces and the surrounding communities. She earned her Associate Degree in Nursing in 2009 and her Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 2013, both from Tennessee State University. She went on to complete her Master of Science in Nursing with a specialization in Family Practice at Tennessee State University in 2015.
Marren expanded her expertise by earning a post‑graduate certification in Psychiatric Mental Health in 2021 and later completed her Doctor of Nursing Practice in 2023 at New Mexico State University.
With more than 15 years of experience caring for diverse patient populations across the lifespan, Marren is dedicated to a holistic, patient‑centered approach. Her commitment to compassionate, high‑quality care consistently supports improved treatment outcomes. Outside of her clinical work, Marren volunteers with the Southern New Mexico Diabetes Outreach (SNMDO). She enjoys traveling, cooking, crocheting, and spending time with her family and friends.
Marren is also a proud member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners.
Beth Hendricks, MSN, APRN, ACNP-AG
Beth Hendricks, MSN, APRN, ACNP‑AG is an Adult‑Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner who joins our team with two decades of nursing experience. Originally from Northeast Ohio, she moved to Las Cruces in 2018—first drawn by New Mexico’s growing need for nurses, and soon won over by the sunshine and welcoming community.
Beth spent most of her career in critical care and inpatient cardiology, caring for patients with heart attacks, arrhythmias, and heart failure. She trained in a 1,000‑plus‑bed Magnet‑designated hospital, gaining extensive experience in managing complex, high‑acuity conditions.
After many years at the bedside, Beth now focuses on prevention and early detection, helping patients stay ahead of illness and avoid emergencies whenever possible.
A longtime nursing educator, she also teaches at a state university, where she enjoys mentoring future nurses. Whether working with patients or students, Beth is passionate about making healthcare easy to understand and empowering people to take charge of their well‑being.
If you’re one of Beth’s patients, you’ve likely heard her say:
“My job is to explain the ‘why’ behind the plan—so you leave with confidence, not confusion.”
