William "Wink" Bacon
Physician Assistant
Certified physician assistant with a background in emergency medicine, cardiology, hospital and perioperative medicine, and primary care
Graduate of Midwestern University in Glendale, Arizona
Certified physician assistant with experience in emergency medicine, cardiology, hospital and perioperative medicine, and primary care
Letter of Academic Title, Clinical Lecturer II, Department of Family & Community Medicine, University of New Mexico School of Medicine
Holistic, supportive approach to patient care, helping you take conscientious responsibility for your own well-being
William Bacon is an experienced physician assistant dedicated to supporting you on your health journey. With a background in emergency medicine, cardiology, hospital and perioperative medicine, and primary care, William is committed to the philosophy that you are in control of your well-being – and having practiced in the Santa Fe community since 2001, he’s here to guide and connect you to the health modalities and professionals that serve you best.
William’s early practice in emergency medicine in Santa Fe allowed him to care for a broad range of acutely ill patients, and he came to understand the risks of failing to actively participate in our own healthcare. He saw conditions that could have been managed through simple, healthy changes early on – or avoided altogether. In 2013 he transitioned from emergency and hospital medicine to primary care, where he could educate and coach his patients in developing and maintaining healthy active lifestyles that could optimize health span and mitigate chronic disease.
A Santa Fe local, William graduated from Santa Fe High, earned a mathematics degree at the University of California, then continued his education with a Master of Medical Science (MMS), Physician Assistant Studies, at Midwestern University in Glendale, Arizona. In 2001, he became the first physician assistant at the New Mexico Heart Institute where he worked with cardiologists to establish the first interventional cardiology program in Santa Fe. An active member of the Santa Fe healthcare community, William has served on both the executive medical committee and peer review committee of Christus St. Vincent Regional Medical Center.
William and his wife, Laura Lee, an accomplished physical therapist, enjoy skiing and adventure travel, hiking and backpacking hundreds of miles each year. Over the years, William has managed a rafting company and worked as a ski instructor in Taos – and as a lifelong athlete, he believes that staying active and taking personal responsibility for your health are the keys to longevity and a vibrant, fulfilling life.