About
Dr. Alyson Thal is a family medicine physician practicing in Corrales, New Mexico, with a clinical career spanning more than four decades. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Biology and Microbiology from the University of Kansas and completed earlier undergraduate studies at Rhodes University in Grahamstown, South Africa. She then earned her Doctorate of Medicine from the University of New Mexico School of Medicine in 1983. Her internship and residency training in Family Medicine both took place at the University of Colorado Medical Center in Pueblo, Colorado, finishing in 1986. In 1994, she added a Master of Business and Healthcare Administration from Webster University in Albuquerque.
Dr. Thal has held a wide range of leadership roles throughout her career. She served as a Healthcare Executive at Lovelace and Presbyterian from 1993 to 1999 and participated in the Governor's Task Force on the Health Policy Commission from 1995 to 1998. She has taught as an Adjunct Faculty Instructor for both the St. Francis Physician Assistant Program and a PhD Psychology Program, and she precepted University of New Mexico medical students from 2000 to 2003. She currently serves as Medical Director of the Sandoval County Detention Center, a role she has held since 2012. She is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians and the Greater Albuquerque Medical Association, and she speaks Spanish. Dr. Thal believes that building a close, trusting relationship with each patient is the foundation of helping them reach their health goals and live well.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa (1972); University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas — Bachelor of Arts, Biology and Microbiology (1976)
Medical School
University of New Mexico, School of Medicine — Doctorate of Medicine (1983)
Residency
Family Medicine, University of Colorado Medical Center, Pueblo, CO (1984-1986)
Additional Training
Internship: Family Medicine, University of Colorado Medical Center, Pueblo, CO (1983-1984); Postgraduate: Webster University, Albuquerque, NM — Master of Business/Healthcare Administration (1994)
Languages
Spanish
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Thal right for?
Dr. Thal is a strong fit for adults who want a long-term primary care relationship with a single, consistent physician. Patients managing chronic conditions like type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, hypertension, or thyroid disorders benefit from her thorough, proactive approach. She works well with patients who value direct physician access, including after-hours availability. Individuals who need careful care coordination or specialist referrals also find her approach particularly effective.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Thal treats a broad range of conditions in family medicine, including type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, hypertension, thyroid disorders, and back pain. She also manages other chronic conditions and provides preventive care and comprehensive wellness screenings for her patients.
Yes. Dr. Thal sees every patient personally at each office visit. You will not see a nurse practitioner or physician assistant in her place.
Dr. Thal makes herself available by phone after hours and on weekends. Members can reach her directly for urgent concerns outside of her standard Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday hours.
Dr. Thal approaches each patient as a unique individual. She focuses on knowing the whole person, addressing physical, mental, and overall well-being together. She believes a close, trusting relationship with her patients is central to helping them achieve their long-term health goals.
Dr. Thal earned her medical degree from the University of New Mexico School of Medicine in 1983. She completed both her internship and residency in Family Medicine at the University of Colorado Medical Center in Pueblo, Colorado, finishing her residency in 1986.
Yes. Dr. Thal speaks Spanish, which allows her to communicate directly with Spanish-speaking patients.
Dr. Thal holds affiliations with Presbyterian Hospital and Lovelace Hospital. These affiliations support her ability to coordinate inpatient care and specialist referrals for her patients in the greater Albuquerque area.
Dr. Thal has held several leadership positions throughout her career. She has served as Medical Director of the Sandoval County Detention Center since 2012. She also served on the Governor's Task Force for the Health Policy Commission from 1995 to 1998 and worked as a Healthcare Executive at Lovelace and Presbyterian from 1993 to 1999.
Dr. Thal actively coordinates care and specialist referrals for her patients. Through the MDVIP network, she can also connect patients to Medical Centers of Excellence when specialist care beyond the local area is needed.
Doctor profile last updated March 26, 2026