About
Dr. Stephanie Lucero grew up in the Pojoaque Valley and built her practice to serve that same Northern New Mexico community. S. in Biology from the University of New Mexico before completing her medical degree at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine. Her training included an internship at University of New Mexico Hospitals and a residency in Family Medicine at La Familia Medical Center and Christus St. Vincent's Regional Medical Center in Santa Fe. She holds board certification in Family Medicine.
Dr. Lucero founded Home Town Doc as Northern New Mexico's first Direct Primary Care clinic. She envisioned a practice free of insurance-driven barriers, one where she could focus fully on her patients. She treats patients of all ages and manages conditions including diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and thyroid problems. She is passionate about shifting the culture of care from reactive to proactive medicine. Her practice reflects a personal commitment to clinical excellence and compassionate care for every patient.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of New Mexico, B.S. Biology
Medical School
University of New Mexico School of Medicine
Residency
Family Medicine, La Familia Medical Center and Christus St. Vincent's Regional Medical Center, Santa Fe, NM
Additional Training
Internship at University of New Mexico Hospitals
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Lucero right for?
Dr. Lucero serves patients of all ages, from young children to older adults, including Medicare recipients. Patients managing chronic conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or thyroid problems benefit from her proactive, relationship-driven approach. She is a strong fit for individuals who value direct access to their doctor by phone, email, or video. Homebound patients within the Pojoaque Valley service area can receive home visits at no extra charge. People who want a long-term primary care relationship with a physician rooted in their own community will find a natural fit here.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Lucero focuses on chronic condition management, including diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and thyroid problems. She also provides preventive care, women's health services, sports medicine, basic mental health management, and comprehensive physicals for all ages. Her scope covers the vast majority of primary care needs.
Yes. Dr. Lucero is a family medicine physician and cares for patients from childhood through older adulthood. She sees children for well-child checks, school physicals, and sports physicals. She also accepts Medicare patients with a one-time signed waiver.
Yes. Dr. Lucero holds board certification in Family Medicine. She completed her residency training at La Familia Medical Center and Christus St. Vincent's Regional Medical Center in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Dr. Lucero completed her undergraduate degree in Biology and her medical degree at the University of New Mexico. She then completed an internship at University of New Mexico Hospitals. Her Family Medicine residency took place at La Familia Medical Center and Christus St. Vincent's Regional Medical Center in Santa Fe.
Yes. Dr. Lucero makes home visits for acutely ill or chronically homebound patients. Visits within the defined service area, which includes communities like Pojoaque, Nambe, and San Ildefonso, are free. Visits outside the service area carry a $100 fee plus travel time.
Dr. Lucero focuses on building a proactive, preventive care culture. She prioritizes getting to know each patient over time so she can identify risks and address them early. She believes the doctor-patient relationship itself is a powerful tool for maintaining good health.
Dr. Lucero prescribes controlled substances rarely and only very sparingly. She believes chronic pain requiring narcotics is best managed by a pain management specialist. She does not treat anxiety with benzodiazepines but offers other medications and techniques that address anxiety effectively.
Yes. Dr. Lucero conducts phone and video visits as part of the membership. She uses telehealth when it is clinically appropriate and safe. For situations that require it, she follows up with in-person visits or referrals to urgent care or the emergency room.
Dr. Lucero does not currently offer routine vaccinations for young children. She plans to add this service as the practice grows. In the meantime, she works with families to arrange necessary vaccines through other providers.
Doctor profile last updated April 10, 2026