Adolfo N Anchondo MD

Adolfo N Anchondo MD

Dr. Adolfo N. Anchondo is a board-certified pulmonologist and critical care specialist with over 20 years of experience. As one of the founders of River Valley Pulmonary Consultants, he is dedicated to providing compassionate care for patients with respiratory and critical care needs.

Born in El Paso and raised in Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Mexico, Dr. Anchondo earned his medical degree from the Universidad Autonoma de Chihuahua, completed his internal medicine residency at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in El Paso, and further specialized with a fellowship in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.

In addition to his practice, he serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor at the Paul J. Foster School of Medicine and has held leadership roles as the Medical Director of the Respiratory Department at Sierra Medical Center and Kindred Hospital, as well as Chairman of the Intensive Care Unit Committee.

He is board certified in Pulmonary Diseases and Critical Care Medicine, holds medical licenses in Texas and New Mexico, and has been recognized for his contributions to medical education and leadership. Dr. Anchondo is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Thoracic Society and the American College of Chest Physicians.

Bilingual in English and Spanish, Dr. Anchondo effectively communicates with a diverse patient population. At River Valley Pulmonary Consultants, he and his team are committed to delivering personalized care to help patients breathe easier.

Professional Certifications

Diplomate ABIM Subspecialty of Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine


Member of the American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP)


Member of the American Thoracic Society (ATS)


Member of the Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM)


Procedures Offered

General Bronchoscopy

Ultrasound-guided Thoracentesis

Central Line Placement

Bronchoscopic Lung Volume Reduction with Zephyr Valves

Areas of interest

  • Interstitial lung disease

  • Asthma

  • Severe COPD

  • Lung volume reduction

  • Ventilator Management