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Dr. Craig Nairn, MD

Dr. Craig Nairn, MD

Pain Medicine*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Craig Nairn, MD is a pain medicine physician in Albuquerque, NM and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Oregon Health & Science University in 1992. He is affiliated with medical facilities Lovelace Medical Center and Lovelace Women's Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.7 Star Rating
Based on 42 reviews 3.7 Star Rating (42 reviews)

Practice

8080 Academy Rd NE Ste A Albuquerque, NM 87111
Telehealth available

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At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Nairn specializes in the areas of Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine. See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
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Dr. Nairn's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Nairn

3.7

42 ratings, 25 with a written review
5 Star
64%
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4 Star
2%
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
29%
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Gerald M. Faulkner – Mar 22, 2025
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Brian Anastasio – Aug 15, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Brenda – Jul 17, 2023
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Rachel L. – Nov 16, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Jay Todd – Feb 05, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
4 people found this helpful
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Aug 29, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Aug 03, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Appointment was rushed
1 person found this helpful
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george t horne – Mar 28, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
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Mark Pickle – Mar 01, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 people found this helpful
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Nov 04, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Jim Sanchez – Feb 05, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Shelley D Oliver – Nov 17, 2019
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What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
10 people found this helpful
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Sheila – Oct 06, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
9 people found this helpful
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Trixykitty – Jun 16, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
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May 24, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
11 people found this helpful
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Mar 30, 2019
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
B K in Albuquerque – Jan 14, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Oct 08, 2018
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Nancy in Albuquerque – Dec 15, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Stephanie in Albuquerque, NM – Nov 05, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

We focus on treating patients with interventional Pain Solutions. Specifically, Dr. Nairn does injections for pain. As a small private practice Interventional Pain Management physician Dr. Nairn spends the time with each patient to ensure that...read more
  • Pain Medicine

  • Interventional Pain Medicine

  • Pain Management

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  • Virginia Mason Medical Center

    Fellowship Hospital, 1997
  • University Of Chicago Hosps

    Residency Hospital, 1996
  • University Of Chicago Hospitals And Health System

    Internship Hospital, 1993
  • Oregon Health & Science University

    Medical School, 1992
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Anesthesiology®
Anesthesiology
Pain Medicine
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Locations

Practice

Pain Solutions LLC8080 Academy Rd NE Ste A Albuquerque, NM 87111
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Practice

Lovelace UNM Rehabilitation Hospital LLC Pain Clinc500 Walter St NE Ste 213 Albuquerque, NM 87102
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Lovelace Medical Center

    601 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Ave NE
    Albuquerque, NM 87102

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    80%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% lower than the national average

    71%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% lower than the national average

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  • Lovelace Women's Hospital

    4701 Montgomery Blvd NE
    Albuquerque, NM 87109

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    78%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% lower than the national average

    66%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    10% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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