Meet the Staff at Family Practice Associates of Taos

People who care for you when it matters most.

At Family Practice Associates of Taos, our dedicated medical team is the foundation of the high-quality, compassionate care we provide. Our staff includes experienced family medicine physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and clinical support professionals who work together to deliver comprehensive primary care for patients of all ages.

With deep roots in the Taos community, our team is committed to building long-term relationships with patients and providing personalized, evidence-based medical care

Meet Our Doctors

The physicians at Family Practice Associates of Taos are highly trained in family medicine and primary care, offering continuous and comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families throughout Taos and the Enchanted Circle region.
Dr. Ellen Warren

Ellen Warren, MD

owner
  • Family Medicine, Women’s Health Issues, Dermatology, Osteoporosis
  • Over 45 Years Experience

Dr. Ellen Warren

Dr. Ellen Warren was born in New Mexico and raised in Oklahoma. She attended Oklahoma Baptist University for college and University of Oklahoma for medical school. She did her residency in Family Medicine in Columbia, Missouri and found her way to Taos in 1982, newly married to Edwin. Dr. Warren became the sole owner of the practice in January 2017.

Dr. Warren’s practice has evolved over the years to focus on women’s health issues, office dermatology and, osteoporosis. She also has an interest in skin aesthetics.

Dr. Warren has maintained certification in the American Board of Family Practice from 1982 to 2017. She is a Certified Bone Densitometrist. She did serve as chief of staff at Holy Cross Hospital.

Having raised two children in Taos, she and her husband Edwin, continue to love the area both for the scenery and also for the people who make living here so worthwhile.

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Herb Rachelson, MD

  • Sports Medicine, Joint Issues, Aging Arthritis & Injuries
  • Orthopedic Surgeon
  • Over 50 Years Experience

Herb Rachelson, MD

Dr. Herb Rachelson was born in Brooklyn, New York and did his Pre-Med at Oberlin College, in Ohio. He attended the Catholic University of Louvain, in Belgium and received his MD degree. His residency included a rotating internship and a surgery residency with him completing his residency in Orthopedics at Long Island Jewish Medical New Hyde Park.
 
The Indian Health Service brought him to Gallup for two years. Taos was his next stop. He had a private Orthopedic practice for 28 years and then moved on to Albuquerque and shortly thereafter, onto Espanola. He continued to practice with Presbyterian Medical Services from 2007 to the present. He continues to take call and practice part-time for them. We welcome him to Family Practice Associates.
 
Dr. Rachelson’s practice largely focuses on sports medicine, but he also manages joint issues associated with aging, arthritis and injuries. 
 
He is a member of the Board of Orthopedic Surgery since 1984. He is a fellow of the Academy of Orthopedic Surgery since 1986. He is an associate Clinical Professor UNM School of Medicine Department of Family Practice and Department of Orthopedics from 1980-2010.
 
 Dr. Rachelson’s family base is still in Taos. He still wants to find more time for golf, fly fishing and travelling. 

Physician's Assistants & Nurse Practitioners

Pamela Yven, FNP

Family Nurse Practitioner

Pamela Yven grew up in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Moved to Taos in 1990. Pamela received her associates degree from UNM in 2007 and a master’s degree from Frontier Nursing University in Kentucky in 2015. 

Pamela provides comprehensive compassionate care to patients of all ages. Seeing patients in Walk in clinic and for primary care.

Pamela has 2 grown children and enjoys spending time with them. She also enjoys nature and the New Mexico skies.

Naomi Hannah, CNM

certified nurse-midwife

Originally from Berkeley, California, Naomi Hannah moved
to Taos in 1995. She became an advanced practice clinician
(APC) with the completion of her master’s in nursing in 2010. A certified nurse-midwife (CNM) she has helped many babies into the world and supported many Taos families through the process of pregnancy and childbirth. In addition to women’s health, she is trained in primary care. She currently focuses on primary care and clinic-based gynecology, including hormone replacement therapy consultations and contraceptive care.

She provides these services at Family Practice Associates of Taos and is thrilled to be working with such a wonderful team.

Naomi currently lives with her partner and their 5 dogs and 4
cats and has 2 wonderful sons who are busy studying
environmental science and psychology. On her time, off she
can be found singing harmony vocals all around Taos.

Our Management Team

Kelly Crowfeather

Practice Manager
Kelly has been with Family Practice Associates of Taos since 2009. She is originally from North Dakota and has worked in all phases of the medical field for the last 45 years. Kelly and the team will do their best to assist you with your questions and your medical needs.
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Marian Rainer, PACS, CMAA

Administrative Assistant

Marian has been with Family Practice Associates of Taos since 2009. In addition to administrative duties, she is also responsible for bookkeeping, prior authorizations, medical records and portal access
inquiries.