Francis Malaj is a Physician Assistant at Cibola Family Health Center who is deeply committed to providing compassionate health care in our community. He began his career in healthcare as a Radiological Technician at Cibola General Hospital for six years before deciding to challenge himself by completing the University of New Mexico Physician Assistant Program and becoming a Certified Physician Assistant. Now, Frank takes pride and comfort in returning to his hometown community where he is collaborating with and learning from his medical colleagues to deliver the best possible patient outcomes. He particularly likes his emphasis on family medicine which allows him to provide continuity of care for his patients and often their families and to build the beneficial relationships with them that he values. In his free time, Francis enjoys outdoor activities such as elk hunting and archery and might be seen on his road bike or hiking with his dogs.