Dr. Martha Tendai Mapalo, MD

Dr. Martha Mapalo is an oncologist and internal medicine physician with 26 years of experience caring for patients with complex medical conditions. She earned her medical degree from the University of Zambia School of Medicine and completed her residency training at the University of New Mexico Hospital. Dr. Mapalo specializes in treating various forms of cancer, with particular expertise in brain tumors in children, primary brain cancer, and head and neck cancer.

Dr. Mapalo practices at multiple locations throughout New Mexico, including The University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Center in Albuquerque, University of New Mexico Hospitals in Albuquerque, and UNM Sandoval Regional Medical Center in Rio Rancho. She also provides care in Havre, Montana. Her clinical work involves advanced imaging techniques such as CT scans, MRI, and specialized MRI of the head to help diagnose and monitor treatment progress. Patients consistently rate Dr. Mapalo highly, giving her an average …rating of 5.0 stars for her compassionate and thorough approach to cancer care.