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Chelsea Sanchez, MD

Chelsea Sanchez, MD

Optum Provider

Specialty

Pediatrics

Languages

English

Seeing patients at

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15 reviews

    • Reviewed on Jul 28, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Has helpful expert knowledge and always takes time with us

    • Reviewed on Jul 21, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Dr. Sanchez is incredible. It is easy to tell she is passionate about what she does and truly cares about her patients. Her bedside manner is unmatched. Unlike other doctors, she takes her time and truly gives each patient the time we deserve. She has taken great care of my son and has answered every question along the way. She is also very responsive through the portal.

    • Reviewed on May 2, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Dr. Chelsea Sanchez is an excellent doctor. She has great bedside manner and truly cares about her patients. I was very concerned about my son, and after the visit I felt like I was in very good hands. She took the time to ask questions, and listened to my concerns.

    • Reviewed on Apr 27, 2026
    • Verified Review

    She’s excellent. Thorough and kind.

    • Reviewed on Apr 7, 2026
    • Verified Review

    She is very thorough. She is kind and takes time to hear my concerns. I feel confident with the care she diagnoses.

    • Reviewed on Mar 30, 2026
    • Verified Review

    She’s amazing and helps me make a plan for my asthmatic child

    • Reviewed on Mar 25, 2026
    • Verified Review

    She is amazing. Informative and quick to respond. Caring and great with children. Very patient!

    • Reviewed on Feb 28, 2026
    • Verified Review

    She is always very kind and very informative. I wish more doctors provided the level of easy-to-understand information like her. She talks directly to my kids and listens intently to everything they say. She's FANTASTIC with reminding my kids about body safety and taking care of themselves

    • Reviewed on Feb 26, 2026
    • Verified Review

    She is great with our son! Always kind and caring!

    • Reviewed on Feb 13, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Great doctor, knows her stuff, very professional but also polite and personable.

    • Reviewed on Jan 22, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Skilled and thoughtful doctor

    • Reviewed on Jan 10, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Very nice but seems a little inexperienced.

    • Reviewed on Dec 24, 2025
    • Verified Review

    So helpful and informative. She was the best haven't had that good of help in a long time.

    • Reviewed on Dec 4, 2025
    • Verified Review

    She is kind and professional. Always listens to us and very caring. She is very knowledgeable and takes excellent care of my children’s medical needs.

    • Reviewed on Nov 5, 2025
    • Verified Review

    She was very thorough and helpful in explaining everything. She took her time to listen to our concerns and I never felt like our appointment was rushed.

  • About Chelsea Sanchez, MD

    Dr. Chelsea Sanchez, MD is a boardcertified pediatrician dedicated to evidencebased, familycentered care. A graduate of the University of New Mexico School of Medicine, she completed her pediatric residency and has been supporting families through every stage of childhood ever since. Having lived in Albuquerque most of her life, Dr. Sanchez feels a strong connection to the New Mexico community. Outside of medicine, she enjoys spending time with children, volunteering in her church nursery, helping at local schools, cheering on student athletes, and playing guitar and ukulele for fun.

    Philosophy of care

    Dr. Sanchez believes in informed consent and shared decisionmaking, ensuring that families of all backgrounds feel heard, respected, and empowered. Her approach is rooted in compassion, education, and a deep commitment to the wellbeing of children.

    Gender

    Female

    Board certifications

    American Board of Pediatrics

    Licenses

    NM, MD2018-0458

    Employed or contracted

    Employed

    Network Name

    Optum New Mexico

    NPI

    1225422314