About
Dr. Michael R. McKinney is a board-certified family physician with over nine years of experience caring for families across New Mexico. He earned his medical degree from the University of New Mexico School of Medicine. His residency training took place at the Northern New Mexico Family Medicine Residency Program, where he built a strong foundation in full-spectrum family care.
Dr. McKinney pursued additional training in bedside ultrasound techniques, giving him hands-on POCUS skills he uses directly in patient visits. His clinical focus spans preventive medicine, chronic disease management, and lifestyle interventions including nutrition. He is passionate about longevity health and helping patients understand the root factors behind conditions like diabetes and hypertension. An Albuquerque resident himself, Dr. McKinney enjoys exploring the New Mexico landscape, spending time with family, and participating in local community events. He founded True Health Direct DPC to build the kind of patient relationships that good medicine demands.
Education & Training
Medical School
University of New Mexico (UNM) School of Medicine
Residency
Family Medicine, Northern New Mexico Family Medicine Residency Program
Additional Training
Completed training in bedside ultrasound (POCUS) techniques used in primary care and outpatient medicine
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. McKinney right for?
Dr. McKinney serves patients of all ages, from newborns to adults managing complex chronic conditions. He is a strong fit for individuals with diabetes, hypertension, or other ongoing health concerns who want proactive, prevention-focused care. Families looking for a single physician who knows each member well benefit from his full-spectrum approach. Patients who value direct access to their doctor, including after-hours contact by text or video, find his model a natural fit. Spanish-speaking patients also find a welcoming home here, as the practice operates bilingually.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. McKinney treats a broad range of conditions, including hypertension, diabetes, upper respiratory infections, urinary tract infections, and minor injuries. He also manages chronic diseases over the long term and focuses heavily on preventive health. His goal is to address root causes rather than simply manage symptoms.
Yes. Dr. McKinney holds board certification from the American Board of Family Medicine. He earned his medical degree from the University of New Mexico School of Medicine and completed his residency at the Northern New Mexico Family Medicine Residency Program.
Dr. McKinney approaches care as a long-term partnership with each patient. He focuses on preventive medicine, lifestyle interventions, and evidence-based chronic disease management. His goal is to improve patients' longevity and quality of life, not just respond to immediate symptoms.
Yes. Dr. McKinney completed specialized training in Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) techniques. He performs abdominal, cardiac, lung, musculoskeletal, vascular, and soft tissue ultrasounds directly during patient visits. These scans take 5 to 15 minutes, require no radiation, and carry no extra charge for members.
Dr. McKinney brings over nine years of dedicated experience caring for families across New Mexico. His training at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine and Northern New Mexico Family Medicine Residency Program gave him a strong foundation in full-spectrum primary care.
Yes. Members reach Dr. McKinney after hours and on weekends for urgent needs. The practice supports contact by text, email, or video, so patients do not have to wait until the next business day for guidance on pressing health concerns.
The practice serves Albuquerque's Spanish-speaking community and maintains a fully bilingual website. Patients who prefer to communicate in Spanish are welcome at True Health Direct DPC.
Dr. McKinney built True Health Direct DPC around a core belief: the best medicine happens when a doctor and patient truly know each other. He wanted to practice in a setting that allowed time to listen, build relationships, and focus on each person's long-term health rather than moving through a crowded appointment schedule.
Doctor profile last updated August 17, 2026