About
Dr. Elena McAtee grew up in a small South Texas town, the youngest sibling to three older brothers. A competitive swimmer, she earned a scholarship to Guilford College in North Carolina, where she studied Biology. It was there that she developed a deep interest in holistic health and what she calls taking control of one's health destiny. That conviction set her on a path toward medicine.
She earned her medical degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Texas, where she met her husband Robert, an emergency physician. The two completed their residency training together in Tucson, Arizona. Dr. McAtee then spent four years practicing family medicine in central Texas before relocating to Los Alamos, New Mexico in 2020. She holds board certification in Family Medicine and enjoys caring for patients across a broad range of ages and conditions. Her guiding philosophy: the patient is the captain of their own health, and her job is to help them navigate. Outside the clinic, she spends time with her husband and two children exploring Northern New Mexico by foot, bike, and camper, and she pursues pottery as a creative outlet.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Guilford College, North Carolina, B.S. Biology (also swam for the college)
Medical School
University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas
Residency
Residency completed in Tucson, Arizona
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. McAtee right for?
Dr. McAtee works well with patients who want a consistent, relationship-driven primary care experience. She sees patients age 5 and older, making her a solid option for families with school-age children through adults of any age. Patients managing chronic conditions benefit from her proactive approach to ongoing care. Those seeking preventive care and transparency around health decisions will find her philosophy straightforward and practical. Dr. McAtee does not manage chronic pain with opioids or anxiety with benzodiazepines, and refers those needs to appropriate specialists.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. McAtee treats a wide range of acute and chronic conditions across all stages of adult and pediatric life. She handles preventive care, ongoing chronic disease management, and urgent sick visits. Her scope also includes minor procedures such as skin lesion biopsies, cryotherapy, joint injections, trigger point injections, and pap smears.
Yes, Dr. McAtee holds board certification in Family Medicine. She earned her medical degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston and completed her residency training in Tucson, Arizona.
Dr. McAtee sees patients age 5 and older. She welcomes pediatric patients who have received all required vaccines prior to joining the practice. She also cares for adults across all age groups.
Yes, Dr. McAtee makes house calls within Los Alamos and White Rock. Membership includes up to two home visits per year in those areas. Additional home visits cost $100 per visit, and visits outside the service area cost $100 plus travel time.
Dr. McAtee believes patients are the captains of their own health. Her role is to help them navigate decisions with clarity and confidence. She focuses on prevention, thorough communication, and treating patients as individuals rather than cases.
No. Dr. McAtee does not manage chronic pain with opioids or anxiety with benzodiazepines. She refers patients with those needs to appropriate specialist care.
Yes. Dr. McAtee offers medical ear piercings using the Blomdahl Medical Ear Piercing System as an additional service. The procedure costs $130 for the general public and $95 for current patients. The price includes the earrings and aftercare instructions and supplies.
Dr. McAtee practiced family medicine in central Texas for four years following her residency in Tucson, Arizona. She relocated to Los Alamos, New Mexico in 2020 and launched Sol Direct Primary Care to serve the local community.
Doctor profile last updated June 11, 2026