Alice Sisneros is AMAZING. I fell ill with cold-like symptoms on Monday of this past week. Bad sore throat, chest congestion and dry cough. I did every natural remedy under the sun multiple times during the day, thinking I could cure myself. But it prolonged and I finally went to a GP recommended by colleagues on Thursday afternoon. Unfortunately, she said she didn't see anything - no major inflammation and as it was a viral, obvi no point taking antibiotics. Come Friday morning, I had such a bad night - my sore throat and coughing were both horrible, and I made a game time decision to postpone my flight on Saturday morning.
I wanted a second opinion and so I messaged a dear friend (who is a nurse practitioner at an OBGYN clinic). She recommended I pop into the Minute Clinic on Cerillos to see Alice, who is "amazing". I contemplated going and ultimately went later in the evening - after checking there was no wait time on their online tool. Lo and behold, there was no wait. I checked in online - and Alice called me in. She's very professional, kind and thoughtful. She asked me about my symptoms, their duration, and what I've done so far. Then she did a check-up and the one thing she did that the GP didn't do was look up my nose with her instrument. And she goes - oh my goodness - you have an acute sinus infection, and I haven't seen one so bad in a while. Basically I have that plus a viral but in order to get rid of the sinus infection, I do need antibiotics (something I typically try to avoid). Alice said it was a good thing I wasn't flying out immediately bec I could burst my ear drums -- and apparently a lot of people have experienced that (while sick) and it's very painful. She took the time to listen to my history of chronic sinusitis and I just really appreciated her whole bedside manner. She prescribed an antibiotic and a cough suppressant for night time. She asked which medicines I like/dislike - and was thoughtful about what to prescribe. I think by the end, I spent 25mins with her - and felt so cared for. To top it off, she said she would call me on Sunday to check in on me!
This is a clinic at CVS, where I paid $25 with my insurance. I have paid more than double at Urgent Care in the past - and am not even always happy with the diagnosis. I am already feeling slightly better one day later (and sore throat gone!). I have and will continue to recommend this clinic and Alice's services in particular to everyone. If and when I'm in Santa Fe, and need something done...to Alice I will go. Thank you, CVS!!! read more