Meagen Twyeffort, MD

  I grew up in Sandia Park, New Mexico and attended UNM for my undergraduate and medical school through the Combined BA/MD Program. During medical school, I had the opportunity to do clinical rotations in Taos, Shiprock, and Santo Domingo Pueblo. I also explored topics that I am passionate about such as helping to develop and teach health literacy classes for patients. I chose family medicine because it incorporates the ecosystem of each patient and allows me to serve as a partner and advocate for patients. I look forward to serving as a resource for patients who lack access to medical services and helping reduce barriers to health through community engagement. I am excited to educate and empower patients to become masters of their own health. My small-town background, combined with my patient care experiences in our state, has fueled my passion to train at UNM and serve our communities. I enjoy traveling with my husband, playing with our corgi-heeler pup, and RV camping with my mom.