Dr. Calvin Ridgeway, MD | Albuquerque, NM | Surgery

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Dr. Calvin Ridgeway specializes in surgery with extensive experience treating patients throughout his 39-year career. He earned his medical degree from Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana, and completed his residency training in general surgery at KCUMB-COMEC/UMKC/Truman Medical Center programs. Dr. Ridgeway holds board certification in surgery from the American Board of Surgery and communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Ridgeway practices at Lovelace Women's Hospital in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where he focuses on breast care services. His expertise includes treating breast cancer and advanced cases involving metastatic or recurrent disease. He performs specialized breast cancer surgeries and reconstructive procedures like Z-plasty to help restore appearance after treatment. Patients rate Dr. Ridgeway 4.4 out of 5 stars on average for his surgical care and expertise.

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29 Ratings
39 years of experience
24 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
KCUMB-COMEC/UMKC/Truman Medical Center Lakewood Program
14 written reviews
1 specialty
1 area of expertise
2 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
2 office locations
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Dr Ridgeway is always knowledgeable, considerate, compassionate and has remembered me from prior treatments.

February 22nd, 2026 | Source: Partner

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Dr. Ridgeway is very good at listening & he answers my questions very well. He is patient & we had a very good discussion. He cares about his patients.

February 17th, 2026 | Source: Partner

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Dr. Ridgeway is very friendly and very knowledgeable with 37 years of experience In the field of dermatology. He takes the time to listen to his patients, and thoroughly answers questions. A couple of his staff members worked with me as well during the consultation. I felt very good about the visit, and feel confident going in for the melanoma surgery.

May 27th, 2024

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Very professional and excellent surgeon. Very empathetic and listens well.

December 19th, 2021

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This guy is a quack wanted to do surgery right away. I got a second opinion it's an artery from reconstruction with a stent in it that's the bump I'm feeling I would have bled out and lost my boobs.

July 22nd, 2016

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breast care center at lovelace makes you feel cared for when you need it most

January 28th, 2016

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Dr Ridgeway performed my lumpectomy. I found him very professional as well as compassionate. He took his time answering my questions and I felt well informed about my surgery.

January 15th, 2015

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Dr Ridgeway is a fine doctor and a very caring individual. He takes the time to carefully diagnose the problem and explains any surgery that may be necessary.He saved my wife's life and I would trusthim with any surgical procedure.

November 7th, 2011

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This doctor removed my problematic gallbladder a couple of years ago and didan outstanding job(I'm still alive). He is very easy to talk to and fully explains the procedure. I would trust himwith any surgery I needed.

May 18th, 2011

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Dr. Ridgeway is a gentlemanly, quiet, and extremely professional physician. He really listens. I never felt rushed through an appointment. He spends time with the patient and with the family, explaining, answering questions, and reassuring. Could not ask for better care.

January 16th, 2011

Lovelace Women's Hospital- Breast Care Center

4705 Montgomery Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87109

Tel: (505) 727-6900

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Lovelace Women's Hospital

4701 Montgomery Blvd NeAlbuquerque, NM 87109

Tel: (505) 727-7800

Mon12:01 am - 11:59 pm

Tue12:01 am - 11:59 pm

Wed12:01 am - 11:59 pm

Thu12:01 am - 11:59 pm

Fri12:01 am - 11:59 pm

Sat12:01 am - 11:59 pm

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Dr. Calvin Ridgeway, MD	Dr. Darra Diane Kingsley, MD	Dr. Reuben Eli Last, MD	Dr. Samuel Aaron Nickell, MD
Surgery	Surgery	Surgery	Psychiatry

4.4 (29 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	5 (1 Rating)
39 Years of Experience	30 Years of Experience	34 Years of Experience	37 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English
Albuquerque , NM	Albuquerque , NM	Albuquerque , NM	Albuquerque , NM
Med School: Tulane Univ Sch of Med, New Orleans La	Med School: University Of Nebraska College Of Medicine	Med School: Columbia University College Of Physicians & Surgeons	Med School: University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine
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Surgery

Laparoscopic Surgery (Laparoscopy)

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Surgery

Surgery

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Medical Doctor, New Mexico, 2028, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

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KCUMB-COMEC/UMKC/Truman Medical Center Lakewood Program

Truman Med Center West

Truman Med Ctr-West, General Surgery

Medical School

Tulane Univ Sch of Med, New Orleans LaGraduated in 1987

Tulane Univ School of MedicineGraduated in 1987

Tulane University of Louisiana --Graduated in 1987

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