Summary

Dr. Trent Proffitt is a cardiovascular and vascular surgeon who specializes in diseases of the heart and blood vessels. He earned his medical degree from the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Chicago and completed his general surgery residency at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Lubbock. Dr. Proffitt pursued advanced fellowship training at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, where he specialized in both cardiovascular disease and vascular surgery. With three decades of medical practice, he holds board certifications in both surgery and vascular surgery from the American Board of Surgery. He provides care to patients in English.

Dr. Proffitt practices at Presbyterian Hospital and serves patients at multiple locations in Albuquerque, New Mexico, including the New Mexico Heart Institute and the Heart Hospital of New Mexico at Lovelace Medical Center. His expertise includes treating peripheral artery disease and atherosclerosis, conditions that affect blood flow throughout the body. He also helps patients with claudication, which causes leg pain during walking due to reduced blood circulation. Dr. Proffitt performs specialized procedures such as peripheral artery angioplasty to open blocked vessels and conducts diagnostic tests including Doppler ultrasound and aortic angiograms to evaluate cardiovascular health. Patients rate his care at an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars.
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Quick Facts

  • 4.3
  • 30 years of experience
  • 20 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • University of Maryland
  • 13 written reviews
  • 3 specialties
  • 8 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Trent Proffitt has 2 locations

New Mexico Heart Institute/Lovelace Medical Group

502 Elm St NEAlbuquerque, NM 87102
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
SatClosed
SunClosed

Heart Hospital of New Mexico at Lovelace Medical Center

504 Elm Street NortheastAlbuquerque, NM 87102
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
Sun12:01 am - 11:59 pm

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4.3 
30 Years of Experience
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Speaks English
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Med School: University Of Il Coll Of Med- Chicago Il
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Trent Proffitt

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Mexico
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Mexico - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • CHAMPVA
  • CHRISTUS Health Plan
  • CHRISTUS Health Plan - Medicare
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Humana
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Optum Health
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • Three Rivers Providers Network (TRPN) - Medicare
  • Tricare

Medical Specialties

Trent Proffitt has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Trent Proffitt has the following 8 areas of expertise

  • Aneurysm
  • Cardiovascular Surgery
  • Deep Vein Thrombosis
  • Diabetes Complications
  • Hidradenitis Suppurativa
  • Varicose Veins
  • Vascular Malformations
  • Vascular Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

30 Years Experience

Trent Proffitt holds active and expired medical licenses in the states of New Mexico and Texas. They are board certified in Surgery and Vascular Surgery by the American Board of Surgery.

Board Certifications

Board certified in Surgery by the American Board of Surgery and board certified in Vascular Surgery by the American Board of Surgery.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of New Mexico that expires in 2028 and an expired medical license in the state of Texas that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at University of Maryland and University of MD School of Medicine in 2003.

Residency

Completed their residency at Tx Tech Univ Hlth Sci Ctr, General Surgery and Texas Tech University at Lubbock in 1997.

Medical School

Graduated from University Of Il Coll Of Med- Chicago Il in 1996.

NPI Number

Trent Proffitt's NPI number is 1578513396.

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Which hospitals is Trent Proffitt affiliated with?
Trent Proffitt is affiliated with Presbyterian Hospital.
Where is Trent Proffitt's office located?
Trent Proffitt's office is located at 502 Elm St NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87102.

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