Meet Our Providers
At Advanced Pain & Neurology, LLC, we have a team of highly trained and experienced board-certified specialists who are dedicated to providing advanced pain management and neurological care to our patients. Our team is passionate about helping you live pain-free and thrive.
Diego Gonzalez, MD, DABA, DABPM, MBA
Board Certified Pain Management & Anesthesia
Dr. Gonzalez is Board Certified in Pain Management and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Pain Management. He is also Board Certified in Anesthesia and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Anesthesia. Dr Gonzalez attended medical school in Costa Rica at the Universidad Autonoma de Centro America, He completed his training and residency at Case Western Reserve University/MetroHealth Medical Center in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr Gonzalez has been practicing Pain Management and Anesthesia services since 2004. Dr Gonzalez and his family have lived in Albuquerque since 2004.
Timothy Ownbey, DO
Board Certified Neurologist
Timothy Ownbey, DO, is a board-certified neurologist at Neurology Specialists of Albuquerque in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He specializes in diagnosing, treating, and managing neurological diseases and disorders. Dr. Ownbey received his undergraduate degree with honors at the University of Oklahoma in Norman. He earned a graduate degree at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center in Oklahoma City and then completed his medical degree with honors at the Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Tulsa.
Dr. Ownbey fulfilled an internship with the Columbia Tulsa Regional Medical Center and an internal medicine residency at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Amarillo and the University of New Mexico H.S.C in Albuquerque, where he served as chief resident in 2001. Board-certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Inc., Dr. Ownbey is a member of the American Board of Medical Specialties and a diplomate of neurology with the National Board of Physicians and Surgeons. When he’s not caring for his patients, Dr. Ownbey enjoys spending time with his wife, Vanessa, and their four children.
Maria De Jesus, MD
Board Certified Neurologist
Dr. De Jesus brings 34 years of neurology experience to our group, and she is looking forward to beginning this new chapter in her healthcare career as well as the opportunity to help treat a variety of brain injuries.
Throughout her academic, as well as professional career, Dr. De Jesus has received multiple awards and certifications. She was a recipient of the American Neurological Association Residency Scholarship Award during her time at New York Medical College. She is medical board licensed in three states and has received certification from the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. She is currently a member of the American Academy of Neurology, the American Neurological Association, the American Medical Association, and lastly, the American Physical Therapy Association.
Becky Gonzalez, FNP
Nurse Practitioner
Becky is a board certified Nurse Practioner in family medicine with 12 years experience in emergency medicine.
She is trauma and rescue trained with ACLS and PALS and is both a flight nurse and nurse educator. She is highly skilled in treating both adults and pediatrics.
With her experience as CEO and CFO at Rio Grande Urgent Care, Becky brings tremendous value to the Advanced Pain and Neurology team. You can find Becky at our Albuquerque location.
Courtney Carabajal, FNP
Nurse Practitioner
Courtney is a board certified Nurse Pactioner in family medicine. She has more than 15 years experience in emergency medicine, ICU, and rural medicine.
She graduated from George Washington University with a master’s degree in the science of nursing/family practitioner program.
With her ongoing experience at several of the hospital emergency rooms, Courtney brings tremendous value to the Advanced Pain and Neurology team. You can find Courtney at our Albuquerque location.