Mario Pacheco, MD

Family Medicine
CHRISTUS St. Vincent Medical Group
Spanish, English
Infant 0-2, Child 0-17, Adolescent 12-17, Adult 18-65, Older Adult >65
4.9/5 Read Reviews

Meet Mario Pacheco, MD

Mario F. Pacheco, MD, is a Board Certified family physician. He is the founding director of the Northern New Mexico Family Practice Residency Program, a rural residency training track sponsored by the University of New Mexico (UNM) School of Medicine. He is also the first Associate Vice President for Hispanic Health at the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center. A 1986 graduate of the University of New Mexico, School of Medicine, Dr. Pacheco completed his residency in family medicine at the University of New Mexico Department of Family and Community Medicine.

He completed a one-year Fellowship in Health of the Public at UNM and subsequently worked as a staff physician at La Familia Medical Center for 10 years. He is a diplomat and a fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians. In 2000-2001 he was a Robert Wood Johnson Health Policy Fellow and served in the office of United States Senator Jeff Bingaman. He subsequently worked for the New Mexico Department of Health until July, 2002 when he resumed the residency directorship at St. Vincent Hospital in Santa Fe.

He has authored papers in the fields of U.S. Mexico Border Health, school-based health, and rural residency training tracks. His main professional interest is improving health services access for rural and uninsured families in New Mexico.


Locations


Hospital Affiliations

CHRISTUS Health Plan

CHRISTUS St. Vincent Medical Group

CHRISTUS St. Vincent Regional Medical Center


Insurance Accepted

  • Aetna US Healthcare
  • AmeriGroup
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
  • CHRISTUS Health Plan
  • Cigna
  • Coventry - First Health / Aetna - GFAST
  • Healthnet Federal Services
  • HealthSmart
  • Humana Choicecare Network
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • MultiPlan PHCS
  • Optum (Medicare Advantage Plan)
  • Presbyterian
  • TriWest Healthcare Alliance
  • United Healthcare (UHC)
  • Western Sky Community Care

Education & Certifications

Fellowship: University of New Mexico School of Medicine

Residency: University of New Mexico Health Science Center

Medical Education: University of New Mexico School of Medicine

Certification: American Board of Family Medicine


Ratings & Reviews

  • Overall Quality of Care 4.9
  • Listened Carefully 4.9
  • Explained Things Clearly 4.9
  • Spent Enough Time 4.8
  • Showed Courtesy & Respect 4.9

Patient reviews (198)

5.0

Dr, Pacheco gave me very helpful information.

5.0

Wonderful doctor.

5.0

Wonderful doctor and staff.

5.0

Listens and cares about my input regarding my health

1.0

Thank you for all you do

5.0

Wish appointments were available sooner but understand Dr Pacheco is in high demand.

5.0

Dr. Pacha very kind and caring person with an equally caring staff. He has discovered a couple serious conditions and has sent me to specialists for treatment,

5.0

Dr.Pacheco always shows the upmost respect, caring, compassionate PCP. He is a x-tending our visits a little longer. I have a lot of health issues. He is very professional, knowledgeable and very friendly.

5.0

He is just awesome.

5.0

Excellent doctor who cares about your wellbeing.

5.0

He brought my A1C down since I went back to him.

5.0

Dr Pacheco is a compassionate listener!

5.0

I am very pleased with my provider and the care I receive at the health care facility by all the staff

5.0

Greatly appreciate the kindness and professionalism given during my visit.

5.0

Love that you are my primary care doctor!!!

5.0

Very courteous staff.

5.0

Glad that I have him as my primary doctor.

5.0

Thank you for all your help

5.0

Dr. Pacheco has always listened to my concerns and guided me through challenging times.

5.0

We appreciate the fact that no matter what concerns we have, Dr. Pacheco and his staff always respond and accommodate us as best they can! We are fortunate to have them on our team!!

5.0

Great provider!

5.0

Keep up good work

5.0

I feel comfortable asking questions

5.0

I would like to be a better patient…..I feel fortunate to have found Dr. Pacheco…..

5.0

Hands-Down, he has been the best doctor I have ever had.

5.0

Great service

5.0

Great doctor.

5.0

HAPPY !!

5.0

I am confident that he is a very caring and valuable doctor.

5.0

Always professional and understanding

5.0

Excellent on all counts.

5.0

They care about people

5.0

Exceptional care.

5.0

He is the best Doctor I have been with him since I was 15 yrs old

5.0

He's a good doctor who's compassionate and very thoughtful.

5.0

Great listener

5.0

Excellent doctor!

5.0

Have always been treated very well thanks!

5.0

Keep up good work

5.0

Dr. Pacheco understands my health history.

5.0

It would be great if modern medicine could be more helpful about sleetlessness.

5.0

I’m glad I can go to this clinic

5.0

Have been very good with helping with my health.

5.0

Almost perfect.

5.0

Dr. Pacheco was very thorough in reviewing my chart before meeting me and clearly explained my results.

5.0

Wonderful visit.

5.0

Very well caring.

5.0

I am very pleased with the care he provides.

5.0

Nurse and Dr were very professional and helpful

5.0

We just need more doctors like him.

4.0

I am pleased with Dr. Pacheco

5.0

What more can i say

5.0

Very good doctor

5.0

Doing good . Wish u a happy new year with health and love ❤️.

5.0

Very satisfied

5.0

My wallet was stolen from the office counter after I left it there for a few minutes. Just letting you know.

5.0

Very caring.

5.0

Dr. Pacheco has always addressed my concerns/issues - allowing me to voice my own opinions.

5.0

Don't let him retire I like his approach.

5.0

I'm grateful to be one of Dr. Pacheco's clients.

5.0

I have nothing else to add. I am happy with everything at this practice

5.0

Dr Pacheco was very busy but took care to give me his full attention in an unhurried way when we were together.

5.0

Very happy .dont want to lose him.the asitents are great also .thanks

5.0

Very good at explaining information.

5.0

We are very happy with DR. Pacheco and staff.

5.0

Doctor is courteous and understanding

5.0

I particularly feel listened to and secure that I'm being heard and understood.

5.0

I am deeply grateful to have a physician who listens carefully and makes sure that my concerns are addressed.

4.0

Thanks

4.0

Have been satisfied thanks

5.0

I feel blessed to have been so lucky to get in with him and his assistant Esther.

5.0

Wonderful. Great hardworking individuals and dedicated to their patients and community.

5.0

None

5.0

I'm looking forward to my next visit for sound and secured information

5.0

Excellent support and nursing staff. Evelyn is exceptional in her care and skills.

5.0

I feel fortunate that you are my doctor.

5.0

Dr. Pacheco is a pleasant and patient provider.

5.0

He is a magnificent human being.

5.0

I like that he has student doctors with him

5.0

Most professional

5.0

Very good!

5.0

I am very grateful Dr. Pacheco is my primary doctor

5.0

I’m very lucky to have him as my doctor.

5.0

Nothing at this time.

5.0

Thank you for the care you give to your patients.

5.0

Never change your services!

5.0

What else can i add

5.0

Keep up the Great Job!

5.0

No additional feedback. Very pleased with the visit.

5.0

Dr. Pacheco has kept me healthy for many years now. He has in fact improved my health through medication adjustments and open conversations regarding my health needs.

5.0

Dr Pacheco explained my blood work results in detail

5.0

Dr. Pacheco listens and provides pragmatic solutions to medical problems.

5.0

you are great

5.0

Dr. Pacheco is the best. He always listens and recommends a course of action for your issues.

5.0

We appreciate the courtesy and respect given to us

5.0

Dr pacheco is very attentive to his patients needs

5.0

I have been a patient of Dr. Pacheco for many years and he is always caring and helpful!

5.0

Dr. Pacheco will be my doctor as long as we both are able.

5.0

Everyone should be so lucky to have a physician like Dr. Pacheco.

5.0

Dr Pacheco takes his job to a higher level

5.0

Dr Pacheco is easy to talk to about personnal matters

5.0

Very excellent and complete heath care

5.0

doc and Ester his assistant always take time to listen

5.0

You all are lucky to have Dr Pacheco!!!

5.0

Pleasant!

5.0

He listens and is very proactive about my health issues.

5.0

Best Doctor I have ever had.

5.0

Our meeting was everything I could hope to expect.

5.0

they listen to you and care about your needs.

5.0

Thank you Dr. Pacheco for your excellent service.

5.0

very pleased with first time visit

5.0

I am very pleased & grateful!

5.0

Thank you!

5.0

Doctor always listens to my concerns

5.0

Very good at giving information about our health.

5.0

Everything was good

4.0

Dr Pacheco and his staff were all very professional

5.0

I feel like I found a good fit.

5.0

Excellent

5.0

Great dr and staff

5.0

We are recommending Dr. Pacheco to everyone we know!

5.0

GREAT physician

5.0

Excellent referrals to specialists.

5.0

Dr. Pacheco printed out test results and explained to me in detail what the results meant. He did this in a way I would understand. He also allowed me to ask as many questions as needed.

5.0

Keep up your good work.

5.0

I am so grateful for my Dr. having respect for me as a female. He is aways thorough with every visit.

5.0

We need more Drs. like him

5.0

Always a pleasant experience.

5.0

I am very fortunate to have Dr. Pacheco as my primary care physician.

5.0

Very good doctor

5.0

I appreciate you listening to me.

5.0

Every thing went well Thanks!

5.0

Keep up the Great Work.

5.0

I hope this Dr. doesn’t retire!

5.0

Dr. Pacheco is an outstanding physician. He is world class.

5.0

I am so grateful for Dr. Pacheco and his outstanding staff.

5.0

Great doctor

5.0

He is very respectful and courteous. He listens and let you speak and ask questions during and after he checks you.

5.0

Always takes the time to listen to my concerns

5.0

Very thorough

5.0

Bless you both for taking such good care of me

5.0

Take care Dr. Pacheco; you are a wonderful doctor and person.

5.0

Would recommend him and Christus as a Provider.

5.0

I have already recommended him to my friends.

5.0

Great doctor

5.0

Listens and is caring

5.0

Dr. Pacheco is always good in taking good care of us and Esther is always helpful in getting us ready to see the doctor. Diane is always very good in scheduling our appointments.

5.0

Very pleased with Dr. Pacheco and his staff. Also office was very organized and staff was friendly which is always a plus.

5.0

Helps me understand how to take care of myself.

5.0

Dr. Pacheco is an excellent provider who i have known for many years and trust him to care for my entire family

5.0

I was very satisfied

5.0

Happy to have him as my primary doctor.

5.0

He cares

3.0

Great

5.0

Very Good Doctor.....I will recommend him to my family.

5.0

Just the blood draw done in a timely manner

5.0

Keep up the Good Job.

5.0

Very professional!

5.0

i am very happy Dr Patcheco is my Doctor

5.0

Dr. Pacheco made me feel very comfortable that enabled me to feel free to ask questions and share things about myself.

5.0

Lucky to have such a doctor.

5.0

he is an excellent doctor.

5.0

I highly recommend this medical service to anyone out of town such as myself

5.0

Dr. Pacheco and all the staff are great!

5.0

Keep up the good work.

5.0

Dr Mario Pacheco LISTENS!!!! Something quite rare anymore.

5.0

Dr. Pacheco is an awesome person

5.0

Dr. Pacheco always takes his time. I have never felt hurried or uncomfortable talking to him.

5.0

Keep up the excellent work you do for all your patients

5.0

Very good service.

5.0

Mario Pacheco is knowledgeable respectful and compassionate. He truly care about his patients. Physicians like him are rare in today's medical establishment

5.0

None

5.0

Thank you~

3.0

OkY

5.0

He was thoughtful and experienced. Gave me thorough answers and information.

5.0

Dr. Pacheco listens and doesn’t rush you out the door. Responds to your needs.

5.0

Need time for emergancies in office

5.0

Thank you for the opportunity to thank Dr. Pacheco for his medical expertise and his kind and patient care for me.

5.0

Very satisfied

5.0

I am very satisfied with my doctor and his staff.

5.0

I have referred Dr. Pacheco to my sister and two friends.

4.0

Thank you!

5.0

Thank you everyone

4.0

My provider has been trustworthy and private my privacy is very important to me .

5.0

Estoy muy contenta de tenerlos como mi proveedor de salud

4.0

No

5.0

Doctor Pacheco and his nurse gave the best experience ever

5.0

U have a great staff!

5.0

Only wish he wasn’t so booked.

5.0

His assistant Esther is very helpful and is very professional. I trust her advise and she is very caring.

5.0

Pacheco has been excellent! Scheduling is your downfall!

5.0

Dr. Pacheco and Esther are vey good at what they do. Very caring.

5.0

Dr. Pacheco is a very professional and knowledgeable doctor.

5.0

Top notch care

5.0

A great doctor!

5.0

his nurse was also very professional and helpful.

5.0

Wait time is a little slow.

5.0

Dr Pacheco will always ask if you have any questions about a medication or diagnosis he has covered with you.