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Our Staff

Jeanell Abeyta
Chief Operating Officer

Bridget Andrew, PA, MPH

Bridget Andrew received her training as Family Medicine Physician Associate at the Yale University School of Medicine Physician Associate Program. Before coming to LFMC in 2010, Bridget was on the medical staff at Zuni Indian Health Service (PHS/IHS) Hospital in Zuni, NM for 8 1⁄2 years, completed an MPH in International Health from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, worked on... More

Allison Bacon, MD

Dr. Bacon comes to LFMC from her Residency at the Santa Rosa Family Medicine in Santa Rosa, CA.  She received her MD from Loma Linda University School of Medicine in Loma Linda, CA.  She began practicing at La Familia in September of 2011. More

Erika Benson, NP

"I choose to work at LFMC in order to provide care to everyone in the community from birth to 100 years of age." Erika Benson attended graduate school at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing and has been a Family Practice Nurse Practitioner for 12 years. Before coming to LFMC, Erika worked in Bellingham, WA with migrant farm workers, volunteered with Doctors of the World in Chiapas, Mexico and... More

Jessica Brewster, DDS

"I find public health dentistry extremely rewarding. We make a big difference in our patients’ lives and they are grateful for our care." Dr. Brewster received her dental degree at Georgetown University. She has been in Santa Fe for 16 years and has been practicing for 28 years. She has practiced at the Indian Health Service in Mescalero, NM and has been the Dental Director for New Mexico State Pr... More

Tina Broderick
Dental Hygienist

"I feel education, prevention and access to dental care is important to everyone's overall health. I enjoy working with and identifying the needs of Geriatric and Prenatal patients." Tina received her training at the University of New Mexico School of Dental Hygiene. She has been practicing for 20 years. More

Laura Brown, MD, MPH

"I am committed to addressing the primary care needs of the underserved in our community because I believe that health care is a right and not a privilege." Dr. Brown attended medical school at the University of North Carolina. She has been in practice since 1997 and is now the Medical Director of La Familia Medical Center's Health Care for the Homeless Clinic. Previously Dr. Brown worked for the Ne... More

Suzanne Burlone, MD, MSPH, OB/GYN

"Women's health issues are exciting and intimate aspects of their lives. It is a privilege to share in the care of women who allow me to take part in their health care." Dr. Burlone joined LFMC in September 2011. She graduate from medical school at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine and received her MSPH from the University of North Carolina School of Public Health.    She just compl... More

John Cassidy
Chief Executive Officer

Raya Chyorny, MD

"I enjoy being able to get to know my patients and their families because it allows me to integrate care. Primary care gives me a chance to a part of happy events such as births as well as difficult parts of life such as a death or a diagnosis of a serious illness. It is a rewarding though frustrating field." Dr. Chyorny attended medical school at the University of Iowa. She is particularly interes... More

Jacques Cloutier
MIS Director

Carolina Cuellar, RN, CDE
Certified Diabetes Educator

"I like to work in the community and help people to manage their diabetes to the best of their ability." Carolina Cuellar is a Certified Diabetes Educator.  She conducts one to one counseling or group sessions for patients who are diabetic or borderline diabetics to assist them in managing their disease or preventing the full onset of the disease. She received her RN from the Santa Fe Community Col... More

Neal Devitt, MD

"My uncle Joe was a much loved family physician in Milwaukee and was my role model but I didn't become interested in medicine until I saw the birth of our first daughter, Sheila, in 1972. The rigid practice of obstetrics at that time, as well as the quality of care we had experienced in a teaching clinic in Boston were eye openers for me and inspired me to want to provide a more humane, patient fo..." More

Jan Fawcett, MD
Professor of Psychiatry, University of New Mexico

"Psychiatry covers the total experience of mankind. From social relationships to conscious experience to the basic functions; encompassing psychological through medical conditions; the entire human experience." Dr. Jan Fawcett is internationally recognized in the field of Psychiatry.  He is a Professor of Psychiatry at the University of New Mexico and volunteers two afternoons a month at La Famili... More

Ray Galley, PA, MPH

"I like being a provider in primary care because I am able to provide the best care for my patients by listening intently to their evolving stories as they pertain to their health care needs." Ray Galley has been a Physician Assistant since 1983. He attended Cayahoga Community College in Cleveland, Ohio and received a Masters in Public Health from the University of Washington.  He has been in Sant... More

Gary Giblin, MD

Dr. Giblin has been practicing Family Medicine since 1995. He went to University of New Mexico for medical school and has a special interest in maternal and child medicine and in hospice care.   Dr. Giblin is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. More

Camille Gonzales, RN, CNP

"Primary care allows me to appreciate the full spectrum of age-related issues and care for several generations of families" Camille received her nurses training at University of New Mexico. She has been a practicing Registered Nurse for since 1995 and a Certified Nurse Practitioner since 2003. She is a native of Santa Fe. Her special interests include childhood and adult obesity, and teen pregnancy. More

Katy Grohens, LISW

"It is an honor to witness the positive presence of inner capacities and resources that allow people to live with a greater sense of freedom and possibility." Katy received her BA at the University of Illinois, Champaign/Urbana and her MSW at New Mexico Highlands University in Las Vegas, NM. She has been practicing  in clinical behavior health and program director positions since 1990. More

Beth Holland, MA

"Behavioral health involves an exciting and positive approach to working with people. It is a privilege to collaborate with providers and patients in creating change and growth." Beth Holland completed her BA degree in English at St. Edward's University in Austin, TX and her master's degree in Counseling Psychology at the University of New Mexico. She has been in practice since 1986. She has a... More

Dale Jenkins, DDS

"I enjoy public health." Dr. Jenkins received his undergraduate degree from Dartmouth College and completed his dental degree at the  Howard University School of Dentistry.   He has been in practice since 1983. He has lived in Santa Fe since 2000 More

Judy Jenkins, DDS

"I had a private practice since 1991 and enjoyed that experience. I wanted to do public dentistry for the variety of experience it offered." Dr. Jenkins received her dental degree at Baylor College of Dentistry. She has been in practice since 1978. She has a special interest in periodontal disease, implant dentistry and forensic dentistry. More

Jenny Johnson, MD

"My special interest is in helping children who are struggling in school." Dr. Johnson volunteers at LFMC. Our providers refer families where a child is having difficulty in school. She received her MD at Boston University School of Medicine. She did her residency in Pediatrics at Boston Floating Hospital. She has been practicing since 1983. More

Sue Katz, MD, MPH

"I have stayed at La Familia because it allows me to have a full family practice including prenatal care, well-child, women’s care, adult medicine and geriatrics. This family medicine practice has given me wonderful opportunities to know and support families through health and illness – from managing pregnancies to visiting people in nursing homes." Dr. Katz received her medical training at Uni... More

Denise L'Heureux, MD

Dr. L'Heureux did her residency at Pacific Medical Center in Community Mental Health. She has a BS in Biology from the University of Maine and she received her Medical Degree at the University of Vermont.  She has a special interest in addictions issues.  Dr. L'Heureux provides psychiatric consultations two days per month for La Familia patients.  More

James Lutz, MD
Medical Director

"Primary care allows the opportunity to get to know patients and their families and to see whole families. It emphasizes preventing illness and helping people to manage their chronic illness to live a better life." Dr. Lutz received his medical education at University of New Mexico and is board certified in Family Medicine by the American Association of Family Medicine. He has been practicing since... More

Eric Manske, MD, OB/GYN

Dr. Manske is a Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Dr. Manske graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. He was been in practice since 1997. From 1999-2007, he worked at the Gallup Indian Medical Center has been at LFMC since then. His professional interests include obstetrics, gynecology, laparoscopy and pelvic surgery. More

Alan Marx, PA, NP, RN, BA, BSN, MSN.

"I am committed to serving the underserved." Alan Marx has been a provider at La Familia since 1990. He received his Physician's Assistant and Nurse Practitioner certification in North Dakota and his MSN from Case Western Reserve University. He has been in Santa Fe since 1984 and has a special interest in diabetes and respiratory disease. More

Laura McCann, RD
Dietitan

"“I love food! To me, food is about health, family, culture, enjoyment and so many other things.”" Laura joined LFMC in the 2011.  She is a Registered and Licensed Dietician. She received her BS in Nutrition at the University of New Mexico. Ms. McCann offers individual nutrition consultations and group classes for OB patients with gestational diabetes. More

Anne McLean, DMD

"Dentistry presented itself to me in high school as an ideal career choice. In my profession, I get to use my hands every day; I can employ my knowledge and love of science; and best of all, I get to work with the communicate with people. As a dentist, I am a key member of my patients' oral health care team, and I try to be the best dental resource I can be for my patients. With my Nationa..." More

Maria McMahon, CNP

"I chose to work in primary care for the continuity of care and the relationship I am able to establish with my patients. As a PCP, I can help influence a healthier lifestyle, and educate in health maintenance and disease prevention." Ms. McMahon did her medical training at the University of New Mexico. She has been in Santa Fe since 1997.  She is particularly interested in homeless health issues, w... More

Karla Moya-Crites
OB/Coordinator

Bernadette Pacheco
Director of Nursing

"It is my goal to provide compassionate and high quality care to our patients." Ms. Pacheco received her Associates Degree in Nursing at the College of Santa Fe in 1983 and Bachelors of Nursing from the University of New Mexico in 1997.  She has been at La Familia for 22 years. More

Lisa Phifer, MD

"I enjoy caring for all family members from birth to the end of life. I am excited to do this in an environment with a strong focus on the community and on education." Dr. Phifer has recently completed her Family Medicine Residency at the United Family Medicine Residency Program in St. Paul, MN.  She graduate from medical school from St. Louis University in St. Louis, MO. She has particular interest... More

Nancy Phillips
Director of Development

Leni Pinyan
Director of Finance

Anna Rayne-Levi, MA, LPCC

"I love providing behavioral health in a medical setting to a population who might not seek behavioral health services otherwise. Also, collaborating with a high quality medical and dental staff and team is appealing." Anna Rayne-Levi has been a working in behavioral health for 32 years, 29 of them in New Mexico. She went to the Pacifica Graduate Institute in Santa Barbara, CA. She has a special in... More

Maite Redondo Cladera, FNP, CNM

"Midwifery is my passion!!! It’s a holistic approach to family medicine." Maite received her medical training at the University of New Mexico. She has been in practice as a Family Nurse Practitioner for 4 years and as a Certified Nurse Midwife for 3 years. Her special interests are pregnancy, women's health and teen health. More

Linda Renner, DDS
Dental Director

"My 20 years of dentistry have been focused on public health -- primarily working with women and children. I am happy to be back in my home state of New Mexico and serving the people of this community." Dr. Renner attended the University of Colorado Health Science Center School of Dentistry. She has been practicing since 1991. Before returning to her native state of New Mexico, Dr. Renner practiced... More

Elizabeth Reynolds
Director, Health Care for the Homeless

Luis Rigales, MD

"I enjoy the many opportunities that work with La Familia Medical Center provides such as full spectrum medical care, teaching Family Medicine residents and medical students. We also have wonderful and grateful patients." Dr. Rigales attended the University of New Mexico Medical School. He has been practicing since 1997 and has been in Santa Fe since 2003. His interests include Medical Education, Ob... More

Melissa Rosen, MD

Dr. Rosen graduated from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine seven years ago. She has lived in Santa Fe since 2002. Her special interest is in Women's Health. Dr. Rosen is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. More

Jennifer Simpson-Manske, MD

"I have been working to overcome my own sedentary habits and added swimming, biking and running to my already full family life. I have been trying to encourage my patients to make exercise part of their daily life." Dr. Simpson-Manske received her medical education at Vanderbilt University Medical School and did her residency in Family Medicine in New York at the University of Rochester. She h... More

Jeff Vigil
IT Director of Electronic Medical Records

Daisy Young
Dental Hygienist

Daisy received her training at the University of New Mexico Schoolf of Dental Hygiene. She has been practicing since 2005 and has been in Santa Fe since 1990. More