Lisa McGuire, MD

Meet Lisa McGuire, MD

Fellowship-Trained Endocrinologist Specializing in Diabetes, Thyroid, and Metabolic Conditions in Santa Fe and Albuquerque

Dr. Lisa McGuire is a fellowship-trained endocrinologist at CHRISTUS Health, practicing at locations in both Santa Fe and Albuquerque, New Mexico. She earned her medical degree from the University of New Mexico School of Medicine, completed her internal medicine residency at Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine, and finished her fellowship in endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism at the San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium, a military graduate medical education program. With more than 21 years of experience and board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine, Dr. McGuire brings focused expertise in conditions that require ongoing, individualized management, particularly diabetes, thyroid disorders, osteoporosis and lipid metabolism.

Career at a Glance

• Board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
• 21+ years of experience in endocrinology
• Fellowship-trained in Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism at the San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium
• Retired, achieved rank of Colonel
• Two practice locations: sees patients in both Santa Fe and Albuquerque, expanding access to specialized endocrine care across Northern and Central New Mexico

Clinical Role

Dr. McGuire practices endocrinology at two CHRISTUS Health locations: CHRISTUS St. Vincent Metabolic and Joint Health Specialists in Santa Fe and the CHRISTUS Health Multispecialty Clinic in Albuquerque. Endocrinology is the medical specialty focused on the glands and hormones that regulate metabolism, energy, growth, reproduction, and many other critical body functions. When these systems are out of balance, whether due to diabetes, thyroid disease, bone loss, or other hormonal conditions, an endocrinologist provides the specialized expertise needed to diagnose, treat, and monitor the condition over time. Dr. McGuire's subspecialty training included focused preparation in diabetes management, thyroid disease, and lipid metabolism.

She provides specialized care for conditions such as:

• Diabetes: including Type 1, Type 2, chronic diabetes management, diabetes with renal complications, prediabetes risk assessment, and diabetic emergencies
• Thyroid disorders: including hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid), hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), thyroid nodules, and Hashimoto's thyroiditis
• Primary hyperparathyroidism: a condition in which one or more parathyroid glands produce excess hormone, affecting calcium levels and bone health
• Osteoporosis and metabolic bone disease: diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment to reduce fracture risk
• Lipid metabolism disorders: management of cholesterol and triglyceride imbalances linked to cardiovascular risk
• Other endocrine and hormonal conditions requiring ongoing specialist management

What You Can Expect from Care with Dr. McGuire

Endocrine conditions are rarely resolved in a single visit. They require ongoing monitoring, medication adjustments, lab work, and, most importantly, a treatment plan that fits your daily life. Dr. McGuire's practice is built around this reality. Her fellowship training at a military graduate medical education consortium prepared her for the discipline of long-term disease management, and her published research on prediabetes demonstrates a clinical interest in catching metabolic conditions early, before they become more difficult to control. Her CHRISTUS Health patient ratings reflect strong marks for listening carefully, explaining conditions clearly, spending enough time with patients, and treating patients with courtesy and respect.

You can expect:

• A thorough evaluation of your symptoms, lab results, and medical history to identify the hormonal or metabolic root of your condition
• An individualized treatment plan, including medication management, lifestyle guidance, and lab monitoring, designed around your specific diagnosis and health goals
• Ongoing follow-up and medication adjustments as your condition evolves, with access to telehealth visits for convenience
• Clear explanations of your condition, what your lab values mean, and what changes to watch for between visits
• Coordination with your primary care physician and other specialists to ensure your endocrine care fits within your overall health picture