Our 3 keys to empowering our patients are – education, communication, and nonjudgement.  Without these, vulnerability becomes helplessness and increased illness.
– Elane Shirar, MD – Founder and Medical Director

Our Physicians

Dr. Mark Adams
Dr. Mark Adams

Dr. Mark Adams completed his Doctor of Pharmacy from Southwestern Oklahoma State University, Weatherford, OK followed by his Doctor of Medicine and Internal Medicine Residency from the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, OK. Dr. Adams has been practicing for over 30 years. During this time, his focus transitioned from internal medicine to veterans and senior care. Beginning in the late 1980s, Dr. Adams built his own practice in Oklahoma around the need to treat patients in their communities and became the Medical Director for several such communities and hospice agencies. Seniors are “indeed the greatest generation. I also have the utmost respect for the ones who served their country, returned to live successful lives, working hard and raising families. I have equal respect for the spouses and parents of veterans who served on the Homefront.” In 2009, Dr. Adams began serving these veterans through the Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs, assuming the duties of Medical Director for Norman Veteran’s Center in 2013. Dr. Adams is a new resident of Colorado and joined Rocky Mountain Senior Care in September 2018. In his free time, Dr. Adams spends time with his wife, Dr. Nancy Curry – a retired psychiatrist. Together, they maintain their home, spoil their three cats and two dogs, travel and read.
Dr. Brad Anderson
Dr. Brad Anderson

Dr. Anderson is a family physician with 30 years of experience, serving individuals and families in the Boulder area since 1999. He considers it a great honor to have welcomed thousands in our community into a medical home. “I believe in healing happens best when long-term, trusting relationships are formed between the person and the caregiving team. This oftern even more meaningful to those in the later chapter of life. They deserve to be respected, welcomed, and loved. It is a joy to hear their stories and discover who they are, to let them know their great worth.” Although Dr. Anderson has practiced a wide spectrum of care, he especially enjoys working with seniors and those who are vulnerable. He has received the Most Compassionate Physician award 6 times. Dr. Anderson enjoys camping, attempting to keep up with his wife as they hike, being with grown children, playing the piano, amateur astronomy, biking, and cheering for the Denver Nuggets.
Dr. Kathleen Bridges
Dr. Kathleen Bridges
Dr. Ruth Cano
Dr. Ruth Cano

Dr. Ruth Cano obtained her training from the University of New Mexico, Department of Internal Medicine. She then graduated from the University of Texas Medical Branch where she received her Medical Degree. Dr. Cano has since been associated with the American Medical Association and the American College of Physicians. Her 17 years of experience has allowed her to develop an appreciation of providing quality healthcare to the senior population. Dr. Cano is fairly new to the state of Colorado and joined Rocky Mountain Senior Care in 2017. She enjoys spending time with her husband, Eric, and children, Isabella and Alexander. Together they like to hike, travel, and love to read.
Dr. Thomas Castellano
Dr. Thomas Castellano

Dr. Tom Castellano lives in
the Thornton area with his
tolerant family. He attended Stanford (BS/MS) and the Medical College of WI (MD). He currently practices geriatrics and was previously an Emergency Medicine Physician, including a Flight For Life physician. Researcher, teacher, and inventor, Dr. Castellano also enjoys woodworking, church, skiing, and swimming in his free time.
Jameel Chohan, MD
Jameel Chohan, MD

Gender: Male

Clinic: Rocky Mountain Senior Care – Joined in 2015

Education (Undergraduate): Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH

Education (Medical): Northeast Ohio Medical University, Rootstown, OH

Residency: Summa Health System, Akron, OH

Doctor Chohan has been with RMSC since 2015 and began practicing three years prior. He graduated from Northeast Ohio Medical School and is on the Board of Directors for Shimmering Wings – a non-profit organization for children coping with grief. When asked what he appreciates most about working with seniors, he replied that he enjoys the comprehensive approach to their care. “I enjoy feeling as through we have started to reach a crossroads in this country regarding how we view aging, and it is important we embrace and respect the elder as opposed to depriving them of what they deserve which is proper health care.”  In his free time, you will find Dr. Chohan spending time with his friends, exploring the Colorado outdoors, and traveling.

Dr. Anthony Cooper, DO
Dr. Anthony Cooper, DO
Robert Domaleski, MD
Robert Domaleski, MD

Gender: Male

Clinic: Rocky Mountain Senior Care – Joined in 2026

Education (Undergraduate): St. Peter’s University, Jersey City, NJ

Education (Graduate): George Washington University, Washington, DC

Education (Medical): George Washington University, Washington, DC

Residency: Cleveland Metropolitan Hospital, Cleveland, OH

Dr Domaleski has over 44 years of clinical experience having worked as an ER physician and a critical care physician early in his career and eventually evolving into a traditional inpatient and outpatient private practice. He enjoys taking care of the complex medical problems that seniors present. He has 3 young adult children, each successful in their own careers. He is the founding president of the Denver Guild of the National Catholic Medical Association and is board certified in Internal medicine. His hobbies include fitness activities and ballroom dancing.

Dr. David Duncan
Dr. David Duncan

Dr. David Duncan has a unique and enriching path to medicine. After earning his undergraduate degrees from the University of South Florida, Dr. Duncan enlisted with the US Air Force and worked with the USAF School of Aerospace Medicine. Combining prior SCUBA diving experience and his degrees in Chemistry and Biology, he was able to conduct research for the NASA space program through the study of the effects of weightlessness and abnormal pressure in space on Astronauts. During this time, Dr. Duncan was working on his Graduate degree in Biology and was determined to continue his space research after completing the program. He discovered that grants were more often awarded to physicians so he enrolled in Medical School and earned his MD at the University of Miami. While attending the University of Miami, he found he possessed a deep interest in every specialty of medicine the encountered and decided to pursue a career in medicine. Dr. Duncan found that the only way to incorporate all the specialties was through Family Practice. He completed his specialty boards through the University of Miami and the University of Oklahoma. Afterwards, he opened his own practice in Tulsa, Oklahoma providing care to pediatrics, adults, and seniors in various settings while occasionally utilizing an actual horse and buggy to visit with his patients. When his children were grown, he and his wife closed their practice of 30 years in Oklahoma and moved to Colorado. He was introduced to Rocky Mountain Senior Care in 2017 and found paralleled goals of quality care for the senior patient population as well as on opportunity to continue his dissertation research in the prevention of cellular aging.
Leslie Eber, MD CMD
Leslie Eber, MD CMD

Gender: Female

Clinic: Rocky Mountain Senior Care – Joined in 2015

Education (Undergraduate): Union Collage, Schenectady, NY

Education (Graduate): University of Vermont College of Medicine, Burlington, VT

Education (Medical): University of Vermont College of Medicine, Burlington, VT

Residency: St. Joseph Hospital, Denver, CO

Leslie Eber, MD CMD, received her MD degree from the University of Vermont College of Medicine and completed her residency at St. Joseph Hospital in Denver. She is board certified in internal medicine and a certified Medical Director. She divides her time between clinical practice, medical directorship and research. She enjoys her practice at Rocky Mountain Senior Care. She has provided medical directorships for both long term care facilities and hospice and is the medical director of Orchard Park Health Care Center in Greenwood Village, Colorado. She is the coinvestigator for the CCTSI community engagement grant entitled “The Colorado Long Term Care Research Partnership: A Community Partnership and Research Collaboration to Promote Health for Residents of Long Term Care Communities.” She is the co-founder of the Long Term Care Stakeholder Advisory Board which evaluates and helps engage long term care communities in research. Dr. Eber is the current President of the Colorado Medical Directors Association.

Dr. Ghassam Ghuneim
Dr. Ghassam Ghuneim
Dr. Melissa Gruen
Dr. Melissa Gruen
Dr. Arti Karna
Dr. Arti Karna

Arti Karna, MD is a graduate of St. George’s University School of Medicine. She completed her training at New Rochelle Hospital associated with New York Medical College in New York. Dr. Karna joined Rocky Mountain Senior Care in August of 2018 with over 12 years of experience in patient care. Like many of our providers with a heart for the senior patient population, Dr. Karna is drawn to her patients through their lives and history. She appreciates and respects their wisdom. When she is not visiting with her patients, Dr. Karna can be found spending time with her first-born son who is just shy of a year old.
Dr. Sushanthi Katta
Dr. Sushanthi Katta

Sushanthi Katta, MD is a Board Certified Internal Medicine Physician. After earning her M.B.B.S. from Kakatiya Medical College, University of Health Sciences and Completing her residency at the Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Hospital in India, she continued her post residency in Internal Medicine through Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in El Paso, Texas. Dr. Katta has been a provider for over a decade and started her work with Rocky Mountain Senior Care in 2015. She has received numerous recognitions for outstanding services and quality from inpatient and outpatient health care facilities as well as State and University acknowledgements.
Stefano Lee, MD
Stefano Lee, MD

Gender: Male

Clinic: Rocky Mountain Senior Care – Joined in 2026

Education (Undergraduate): University of California, Riverside, CA

Education (Medical): Howard University College of Medicine, Washington, DC

Residency:
Natividad Medical Center, Salinas, CA
University of California, San Francisco, CA

Dr. James Metzger
Dr. James Metzger

Dr Metzger attended the university of Colorado undergraduate and medical school. He’s an internist and practiced hospital medicine before working in skilled nursing facilities.
Dr. Erika Quintana
Dr. Erika Quintana
Dr. Danice Rinderknecht
Dr. Danice Rinderknecht
Dr. Kari Schultz
Dr. Kari Schultz

Dr. Kari Schultz is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin, having earned her BA with Honors at the Madison, WI campus and her Doctor of Medicine in Milwaukee. She completed her residency at the Santa Clara Valley Medical Center in Jan Jose, CA, immediately choosing to work with the senior patient population as both a geriatric internist and senior healthcare community medical director. Dr. Schultz joined Rocky Mountain Senior Care in November of 2017.
Dr. Scott Sickbert
Dr. Scott Sickbert
Dr. Mary Tuuk
Dr. Mary Tuuk

Dr. Mary Tuuk graduated from the University of Wisconsin and completed her residency at University of Colorado Internal Medicine. She then worked through the Denver VA fellowship program to specialize in Geriatric Medicine. Dr. Tuuk joined Rocky Mountain Senior Care in February 2016 with over 20 years of providing direct patient care. She currently belongs to the American Geriatrics Society, American Medical Association, and is an active board member with the Alzheimer’s Association- Colorado Chapter. When asked why she would enjoys working with seniors, she replied “I like working with seniors to determine their goals and help them as best we can. I also enjoy hearing their life experiences.” In her spare time Dr. Tuuk enjoys traveling to our many national parks and then scrapbooks the memories. She also enjoys spending time with her husband and their two twin sons who are currently college students and are both talented lacrosse players.
Dr. Christopher Unrein
Dr. Christopher Unrein

Christopher Unrein, DO, FAOGME, FACOI, FACP, CMD is a self-described endangered species called a Colorado native! His family owned an ambulance service in Denver and he worked there during high school and college. He received a BA in Biology at the University of Colorado at Denver in 1983, and then attended Des Moines University, College of Osteopathic Medicine, where he graduated in 1988. He is a life member of the Des Moines University chapter of the scholastic osteopathic fraternity, Sigma Sigma Phi. After medical school, he went on to an internal medicine residency at Mountainside Hospital in Essex County, New Jersey. He is board certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine, and the National Board of Physicians and Surgeons in the fields of Internal Medicine and Hospice and Palliative Medicine. He is certified in nursing home medical direction through the American Board of Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine. He is a fellow of the Assembly of Osteopathic Graduate Medical Educators, a fellow of the American College of Osteopathic Internists, and a fellow of the American College of Physicians. He is a full professor of internal medicine at Rocky Vista University, College of Osteopathic Medicine and the University of Colorado, School of Medicine.

Since residency, Dr. Unrein has had a diverse career in internal medicine: from rural general internal medicine/emergency medicine, to geriatrics, nursing home medicine, and hospice medicine. He served as a Trustee of the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine in 2017-18. He was president of the Colorado Society of Osteopathic Medicine in 2013-2014, president of the Colorado Medical Society in 2003-2004, and president of the Colorado Foundation for Medical Care (CFMC) in 1999-2000, as well as the president of the Colorado Society of Internal Medicine in 1998-1999.

In his spare time Dr. Unrein enjoys US history through the lens of presidential biography, and also loves to scuba dive, having reach over 400 open water dives. He also continues a keen and active interest and participation in the ongoing challenges and debate regarding health care public-policy, both locally and at the national level.

Cydney West, DO
Cydney West, DO

Gender: Female

Clinic: Rocky Mountain Senior Care – Joined in 2014

Education (Undergraduate): Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO

Education (Graduate): Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO

Education (Medical): Des Moines University, Des Moines, IA

Residency: Garden City Hospital, Garden City, MI – Family Medicine

“I enjoy spending time with my family and being outdoors”

Dr. Kurt Wever
Dr. Kurt Wever

Dr. Kurt A. Wever is a graduate of UCLA School of Medicine and additionally received training through the USAF Regional Hospital Carswell, Carswell AFB, Texas.

Dr. Wever began working with seniors as an orderly at a nursing home at 16 years of age. He continued to work with seniors through his family practice and eventually they became his primary focus. He joined Rocky Mountain Senior Care in May 2017. Dr. Wever has a great admiration for their hard work, grit, and humor. “It is important to me to do our best for them. It brings me joy to help seniors and their loved ones navigate through difficult health challenges to obtain best outcomes based on their own goals of care.

Dr. Wever stays active with church activities, hiking with his wife of almost 40 years, and playing the trombone with multiple musical groups. He also enjoys spending time with his 3 adult children, 2 grandchildren, and Maddie the poodle- who loves visiting with his patients as much as he does.

Dr. William Wilcox
Dr. William Wilcox
Dr. Christine Azelby
Dr. Christine Azelby
Shannon Tapia, MD
Shannon Tapia, MD

Gender: Female

Clinic: Rocky Mountain Senior Care – Joined in 2025

Education (Undergraduate): University of Notre Dame, St. Joseph County, IN

Education (Graduate): Loyola Stritch School of Medicine, Cook County, IL

Education (Medical): Loyola Stritch School of Medicine, Cook County, IL

Residency: Lancaster General Hospital, Lancaster, PA – Family Medicine Residency and Geriatrics Fellowship

Dr. Shannon Murphy Tapia is a board certified Geriatrician and Denver native with a passion for improving care for Geriatric patients, particularly focusing on Long Term Care, Skilled Rehab, and Palliative Care and Hospice. She is also a medical director, a solo parent to a now driving teen and large but loving pups. When not working, which is never (the notes are endless), she enjoys tennis, comedy, and anything in the mountains.

Dr. John O'Keeffe
Dr. John O'Keeffe
Timothy Rodgers, MD
Timothy Rodgers, MD

Gender: Male

Clinic: Rocky Mountain Senior Care – Joined in 2017

Education (Undergraduate): Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD

Education (Graduate): University of Maryland, College Park, MD

Education (Medical): University of Maryland, College Park, MD

Residency: Hahneman University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA

Dr. Gagandeep Singh
Dr. Gagandeep Singh
Dr. Marcus Lyon
Dr. Marcus Lyon

Our Non-Physician Providers

Katherine Arthur, PA-C
Katherine Arthur, PA-C

Gender: Female

Clinic: Rocky Mountain Senior Care – Joined in 2015

Education (Undergraduate): Creighton University, Omaha, NE

Education (Graduate): University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE

Katie Arthur, PA-C is a native of Littleton, Colorado and attended Creighton University in Omaha, NE. She has been a provider for over 17 years and has worked with Rocky Mountain Senior Care since 2015. She truly has a heart for the senior population and strives to deliver high quality, consistent care. In her free time, Katie enjoys hiking with her husband and three children and is an avid reader.

Myrtle Barlow, FNP-C
Myrtle Barlow, FNP-C

Gender: Female

Clinic: Rocky Mountain Senior Care – Joined in 2016

Education (Undergraduate): Weber State University, Ogden, UT

Education (Graduate): Frontier Nursing University, Hyden, KY

Myrtle Barlow, FNP-C received her nursing degree from Weber State University and gained experience from a variety of settings including time as the Director of Nursing for a Long Term Care facility. After many years as an RN, she decided to complete her FNP, graduating with honors from Frontier Nursing University in 2015. She joined Rocky Mountain Senior Care shortly thereafter. “I saw many needs within the care settings of this population of patients and I feel happy to be a part of fulfilling those needs. I feel that, in my small way, I am making a difference in someone’s life. Realizing that we will all be in the same position as our elders one day, I hope to continue to make a difference. My patients were once vibrant, active in politics and policy making, and defending our country. They have shaped the lives we have today and through them, we are shaping the lives of future generations. It is awesome!” Myrtle spends her free time with her family and bicycling on the trails near her home.

Dennis Bronstein, FNP-BC
Dennis Bronstein, FNP-BC

Gender: Male

Clinic: Rocky Mountain Senior Care – Joined in 2015

Education (Undergraduate): University of Illinois
Metropolitan State University, Denver, CO

Education (Graduate): University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO

Dennis Bronstein is a Nurse Practitioner and lives in the Denver area. Dennis worked as a Registered Nurse in skilled nursing and long-term care facilities prior to joining RMSC. Before entering the medical field, he worked in IT. In his free time, he enjoys coaching girls softball, playing baseball, and spending time with his family.

Kim Buckley, PA
Kim Buckley, PA

Kim Buckley, PA earned her Bachelor of Arts in Biology from the University of Colorado in Boulder, later attending Saint Louis University for her Bachelor of Physician Assistant Studies. She completed her formal education with a Masters of Physician Assistant Studies through the University of Nebraska. Kim has been devoted specifically to Geriatrics for over 15 years and joined Rocky Mountain Senior Care in 2013. When asked why she appreciates working with seniors, she replied, “I love all the stories and wisdom they have to share.” Kim lives in the Denver area with her husband and two boys. Along with family activities she enjoys attending trivia games and reading.
Kristin Burden, PA-C
Kristin Burden, PA-C

Gender: Female

Clinic: Rocky Mountain Senior Care – Joined in 2023

Education (Undergraduate): University of Colorado, Denver, CO

Education (Graduate): University of Colorado, Denver, CO – Child Health Associate/Physician Assistant Program

Kristin Burden PA, graduated from University of Colorado and completed PA Program. Kristin has been in practice since 2009 and joined Rocky Mountain Senior Care in July of 2023. When asked why she appreciates working with seniors, she replied, “I enjoy being able to assist patients in navigating the final chapters of their lives, to age with dignity and comfort.” Kristin is part of the CMDA organization. Kristin spends her free time crafting and spending time with her family.

Crystal Carmody, NP
Crystal Carmody, NP

Crystal Carmody, NP joined Rocky Mountain Senior Care in April 2022. She attended the University of Nevada in Reno. She has worked in cardiology, OBGYN, Refugee and geriatric clinics. When asked what she appreciated most about working with the senior patient population, Crystal responded, “Their stories!! I love hearing about how they raised their children, careers or how they paid their bills, their travels… I learn so much from them.” Crystal enjoys family time outdoors; biking, swimming, walks with her dog, eating on the patio and skiing.
Hong Chang, NP
Hong Chang, NP

Hong Chang, NP is a graduate of the University of Colorado College of Nursing. She has several years of experience working exclusively with seniors. When asked what drew her to this patient population, she described a general appreciation for serving patients that deserve a little extra attention. “Working in geriatrics gives me the opportunity to make a difference in someone’s life. Elderly patients and nursing home residents truly need the services we provide.” In her free time, Hong enjoys reading, swimming, and crafts. She and her husband also have two daughters recently graduated from college and a son in second grade to help keep her busy. Hong joined Rocky Mountain Senior Care in October 2018.
Yan Chen, NP
Yan Chen, NP

Gender: Female

Clinic: Rocky Mountain Senior Care – Joined in 2021

Education (Undergraduate): University of Colorado – Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Education (Graduate): University of Colorado – Master of Science in Nursing

“I completed my Master of Science in Adult Geriatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner studies from the University of Colorado. I joined Rocky Mountain Senior Care in 2021 with sixteen years of acute and critical care experience prior. I am a member of American Association of Nurse Practitioners. My philosophy is to know patients well, listen to their concerns and try to help them achieve their goals. I believe in evidenced based practices such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness, trauma-informed care and strengths-based perspectives. Beyond patient care, I love hiking, jogging, singing, reading, gardening, and traveling with my family.”

Erin (Walker) Cole, PA
Erin (Walker) Cole, PA

Erin Walker is a Physician Assistant who lives in Northglenn. While attending the University of Colorado Boulder campus she was awarded a Bachelors Degree in EPO biology, graduating with honors. A few years later she attended the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center in Aurora, earning her Masters of Physician Assistant Studies.

Erin has experience in geriatric care and specializes in care of patients in the acute rehab, long-term care, and assisted living settings. She has also worked for a mobile physician network, as a medical secretary for Saint Joseph hospital in Denver, and has experience in pediatrics, urgent care, orthopedics, OB/GYN, wound care, and cardiology.

Silvia Coss, NP
Silvia Coss, NP

Gender: Female

Clinic: Rocky Mountain Senior Care – Joined in 2022

Education (Undergraduate): University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, CO

Education (Graduate): University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, CO

Silvia Coss is a recent 2022 graduate from University at Colorado Springs. Silvia joined Rocky Mountain Senior Care May of 2022. Silvia has developed an appreciation for our senior population as it has been rewarding to help maintain their quality of life. Silvia enjoys the outdoors hiking, biking, running and camping with her family. Silvia has a green thumb, she loves caring for her house plants and devoted an entire room in her home for her plants.

Linda Couger, DNP, ANP-C
Linda Couger, DNP, ANP-C

Gender: Female

Clinic: Rocky Mountain Senior Care – Joined in 2025

Education (Undergraduate): University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN

Education (Graduate): University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, CO

Linda’s passion is to serve the geriatric patient population with a focus on care within a long-term setting. She has been active in senior care for over 10 years. Linda loves working with seniors across all living settings. In her spare time, she loves to read, hike with her husband, play with her dogs and garden.

Tamara Coughlin, NP
Tamara Coughlin, NP

Tamara Coughlin, NP graduated from Metropolitan State College in Denver with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and then completed her BSN through Regis University. After working with Centura Health as a bedside nurse for 16 years, gaining experience in several specialties, Tamara earned her MSN FNP from Graceland University. She joined Rocky Mountain Senior Care in December, 2017 with a “passion for and dedication to providing excellence in patient care.”
Jaime Depue, FNP-C
Jaime Depue, FNP-C

Gender: Female

Clinic: Rocky Mountain Senior Care – Joined in 2017

Education (Undergraduate): Clarkson College, Omaha, NE

Education (Graduate): Clarkson College, Omaha, NE

“I truly enjoy the challenge of caring for our chronically ill older population and navigating through their complex and multiple co-morbidities. There are also so many stories to be told if you are willing to listen! When I am not working, I am spending my time with my husband and my three daughters enjoying the outdoors, camping and visiting our National Parks.”

Mary Ann Dimberio, DNP
Mary Ann Dimberio, DNP

Gender: Female

Clinic: Rocky Mountain Senior Care – Joined in 2016

Education (Undergraduate): University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Aurora, Colorado – Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Education (Graduate):
University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Aurora, CO – Master of Science in Nursing, Adult Primary Care
University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, CO – Doctor of Nursing Practice

Has worked in a variety of settings, subacute rehab, inpatient rehab, skilled rehab, internal medicine, and geriatric medicine.

“I enjoy spending time with my family, my husband, daughter and son in law. I am a new grandmother to a granddaughter and love spending time with her. I enjoy cooking, music, outdoors traveling and hiking.

Sarah Dobler, PA
Sarah Dobler, PA

Sarah Dobler, PA attended the University of Colorado in Boulder, CO where she earned her BS in Environmental, Population & Organismic Biology. She then graduated from the University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA with her Master of Physician Assistant Studies. Sarah joined RMSC in November of 2010.
Javier Enriquez, NP
Javier Enriquez, NP

Javier Enriquez, NP began his medical career as a Registered Respiratory Therapist. He completed his BS in Nursing in 2009 and earned a Master’s Degree as a Nurse Practitioner in 2012. With a pulmonary background and experience in Cardiac Diagnostics, we were happy to welcome Javier to Rocky Mountain Senior Care in 2016. Javier expresses his appreciation for the opportunity to work in a senior care setting. “I feel they have served their family, their employers, their community, and their country. Now, it’s time for them to be served. I’m honored to assist them in living a quality life.” Javier spends his free time staying active. He has been training in Karate for 24 years, travels to areas where he can surf and snorkel, surfboards every winter, and plays several organized sports.
Kalene Ethington, FNP-C
Kalene Ethington, FNP-C

Gender: Female

Clinic: Rocky Mountain Senior Care – Joined in 2022

Education (Undergraduate): Brigham Young University, Provo, UT

Education (Graduate): Brigham Young University, Provo, UT

Kalene Ethington graduated with her BSN and MSN from Brigham Young University. Kalene joined Rocky Mountain Senior Care March of 2022. Kalene has been practicing for a few years and developed an appreciation for the senior community with the stories patients have shared. These stores have given her a way to give back to her senior community and wants to make a difference in their quality of life. Kalene enjoys the outdoors, running, hiking and spending time with her husband and kids.

Ryan Foley, NP
Ryan Foley, NP

Ryan Foley, NP is a graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University, having earned his BSN in 2005. He then completed his MSN with a gerontology specialty from the University of Tampa and remains an active member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. Ryan joined Rocky Mountain Senior Care in May, 2018. When asked why he chose to work with the senior patient population, he responded, “I enjoy working with seniors because they appreciate the care they receive. I also enjoy being able to learn from their experiences. It’s satisfying to help seniors live out their golden years achieving their maximum potential of quality of life.” In his free time, Ryan can be found hiking, skiing, biking, and conditioning through CrossFit. He also enjoys traveling and is looking forward to comparing a pending African safari to his travels in Spain, Italy, and Ireland.
Galin Hartsuiker, PA-C, MMS
Galin Hartsuiker, PA-C, MMS

Gender: Male

Clinic: Rocky Mountain Senior Care – Joined in 2019

Education (Undergraduate): Metropolitan State University, Denver, CO – Biology and Psychology

Education (Graduate):
Red Rocks Community College, Lakewood, CO – Physician Assistant
St. Francis University, Loretto, PA – Master of Medical Science

“I enjoy working with geriatrics and have done so for 24 years. In my free time I enjoy spending time with family.”

Nkechi Ikpoh, BSN, MSC, FNP-C
Nkechi Ikpoh, BSN, MSC, FNP-C

Gender: Female

Clinic: Rocky Mountain Senior Care – Joined in 2022

Education (Undergraduate): University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, CO

Education (Graduate): University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, CO

Adora, aka Nkechi, is a Nurse Practitioner. She was educated at University of Colorado, Colorado Springs. Adora has been with RMSC since October of 2022. Adora finds working with seniors is a very rewarding career.

“It makes me more appreciative of life, more patient, compassionate, and more attentive to little details.”

Stacy Jessen, FNP-C
Stacy Jessen, FNP-C

Gender: Female

Clinic: Rocky Mountain Senior Care – Joined in 2017

Education (Undergraduate): University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM – Exercise Physiology and Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Education (Graduate): University of Texas, Austin, TX – Master of Science in Nursing

Stacy Jessen, FNP‑C earned both her Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology and Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of New Mexico, followed by a Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Texas. She is an active member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and the Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association. Stacy joined RMSC in 2017 and brings deep respect for the life experiences of older adults, along with empathy and appreciation for the complex healthcare needs and decisions they often face. Outside of patient care, Stacy enjoys spending as much time outdoors as possible. An avid runner, she also loves hiking, cycling, skiing, and spending time with her family.

Kelly Klym, NP
Kelly Klym, NP

“Coming Soon!”
Angela Kubie, NP
Angela Kubie, NP

Gender: Female

Clinic: Rocky Mountain Senior Care – Joined in 2014

Education (Undergraduate): Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD

Education (Graduate): California State University, Long Beach, CA

Angela Kubie began her career in pediatric hematology/oncology, then moved on to a busy ER, finally landing in post-acute care where she has enjoyed working for the past 15 years.

“I spend my time chasing after my two daughters, gardening, (poorly) playing various instruments, and catching up on charts!”

Qin Liu, DNP, AGPCNP-BC
Qin Liu, DNP, AGPCNP-BC

Gender: Female

Clinic: Rocky Mountain Senior Care – Joined in 2022

Education (Graduate): University of Colorado

Qin Liu is a Nurse Practitioner, she was educated and trained at Colorado University. Qin has been with RMSC since August, 20222. Qin appreciates the senior community as it gives Qin the hunger to gain more knowledge and be more confident in her job. Qin enjoys hiking and playing her instrument. Qin’s loves her family; her husband is a vet, she has a daughter and two dogs.

Christina Lockwitz, NP
Christina Lockwitz, NP
Joseph Namongo, NP
Joseph Namongo, NP

Joseph (Joe) Namongo, NP earned his MSN from Walden University and his BSN from the University of Colorado – College of Nursing. He is an active member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. Joe joined Rocky Mountain Senior Care in November 2019 and has a deep appreciation and respect for the senior patient population. “Being on the receiving end of the gratitude seniors show when they receive quality care is most rewarding. I love hearing their stories about their life and experiences.” In his free time, Joe enjoys playing soccer and spending time with his family.
Thuy Nguyen, DNP, FNP-BC
Thuy Nguyen, DNP, FNP-BC

Gender: Female

Clinic: Rocky Mountain Senior Care – Joined in 2013

Education (Undergraduate): University of Colorado – BS in Biology and BS in Nursing

Education (Graduate): University of Colorado – MS in Nursing, Doctor in Nursing, and Doctor of Nursing Practice

Thuy Nguyen, DNP, FNP-BC graduated from the University of Colorado and joined Rocky Mountain Senior Care in 2013 with nearly a decade of experience. She enjoys working with seniors because, “seniors have a tremendous wisdom and experience that we can all learn from and appreciate. Also, they are awesome!” She is married with one son and one daughter, lives in the Denver area, and enjoys traveling in her free time.

Valerie Paulson, MSPAS, PA-C
Valerie Paulson, MSPAS, PA-C

Gender: Female

Clinic: Rocky Mountain Senior Care – Joined in 2016

Education (Undergraduate): DeSales University, Lehigh County, PA

Education (Graduate): DeSales University, Lehigh County, PA

Valerie Mortier, MSPAS, PA-C graduated from the DeSales University PA Program in 2013 and has practiced clinically in Internal Medicine, Geriatrics, & Palliative Care since then. She joined the RMSC team in 2016 and also teaches at the Red Rocks PA Program. Valerie spends nearly all of her free time climbing, and can also be found cooking elaborate recipes, trail running, and reading.

Emily Porter, MSPAS, PA-C
Emily Porter, MSPAS, PA-C

Gender: Female

Clinic: Rocky Mountain Senior Care – Joined in 2023

Education (Undergraduate): Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA

Education (Graduate): Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA

“I lived in Pennsylvania all my life and moved to Colorado in 2023. I love dogs and have a miniature dachshund.”

Lauren Pavone (Kearney), NP
Lauren Pavone (Kearney), NP

Lauren completed her Bachelor of Arts degree in Professional
and Technical Writing from the University of South Florida and a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from the University of Pittsburgh. I completed my Master of Science in Adult Geriatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner studies from the University of
Colorado. I was a certified Hospice and Palliative Care RN for four
years prior to completing my nurse practitioner studies.
She has worked with aging persons for over half of my life! At 10 years old, I called Bingo and served meals at the nursing facility where my mom worked as a cook. In high school and throughout
college, I worked as a dietary aide and nursing assistant before becoming a Registered Nurse in 2012. Finally, I completed my Nurse Practitioner credentials in May of 2020. She has been
working with RMSC since June 2021. She lives in Longmont, Colorado with my husband Steve and our puppy John! She really loves to cook, read, garden, do yoga, spend time exercising outdoors, and engage in community service. Once a week, I work in the kitchen serving dinner at the Denver Rescue Mission in Denver, where I connect with folks through food and conversation.
Sarah Poythress, NP
Sarah Poythress, NP

Sarah Poythress is a Primary Care Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner with a background covering cardiology, critical care, trauma, burn care, and radiology specialties. She received her BSN from the University of Connecticut in 2005 and continued on to earn her MSN from the University of Colorado in 2017. Sarah is a member of the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing and the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. When asked why she chose to work in senior care, she responded, “I love working with the adult and geriatric population; getting to know who they are now and hearing stories about when they were younger. I think they have a wealth of knowledge and life experience to share, and I love to listen!” Sarah enjoys taking advantage of all that Colorado has to offer including hiking, mountain biking, trail running, climbing the incline, and snowboarding. She also loves spending time with her two “oodles” (mini-golden doodle and mini-poodle) and taking them out to play in the outdoors as well.
Kathleen Qutub, PA
Kathleen Qutub, PA

Kathleen Qutub, PA attended Grand Valley State University in Michigan and earned her Bachelor of Science in Health while maintaining a 4.0 grade point average. She then completed her Master’s Degree of Physician Assistant Studies in Michigan. Kathleen has experience in long-term care, neurosurgery, orthopedics, cardiovascular surgery, nutrition, and anesthesia. She also aided in Alzheimer’s Disease research. Kathleen resides in the Denver area and joined Rocky Mountain Senior Care in April of 2014. In her free time, she enjoys golf, scuba diving, and classical music having played the violin for eight years.
Barbara Read, NP
Barbara Read, NP

Barbara Read is an Adult-Geriatric Nurse Practitioner who resides in Westminster. She has a grown daughter and a granddaughter.  Barbara attended Walden University where she earned her Master of Science in Nursing and has prior experience with skilled, long-term care, psychiatric, and Alzheimer’s patients.  Barbara has worked in nursing centers as an LPN, RN, and supervisor prior to becoming a Nurse Practitioner. She joined Rocky Mountain Senior Care in September of 2015.
Jocelyn Reeves, NP
Jocelyn Reeves, NP
Vanessa Sandlin, FNP-C
Vanessa Sandlin, FNP-C

Gender: Female

Clinic: Rocky Mountain Senior Care – Joined in 2022

Education (Undergraduate): University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, CO

Education (Graduate): Walden University, Minneapolis, MN

“I became interested in emergency medicine as a teenager, became an EMT when I was 18 and volunteered with local fire departments. My paramedic partner encouraged me to pursue nursing and become a flight nurse. I became a nurse and worked in many settings including the ICU, ER, transport (from a rural hospital to metropolitan trauma centers with more resources), inpatient units, and finally the long-term care setting before deciding to become a nurse practitioner. In the LTC setting, I discovered what a treasure my residents were and how much I enjoyed sharing time with them. As an NP, I strive to listen to my residents, enjoy and learn from their experiences and insights, and bring high-quality care to them. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my husband, pets, and church family, quilting, baking, walking, and gardening.”

Tiffany Camp, FNP-BC
Tiffany Camp, FNP-BC

Gender: Female

Clinic: Rocky Mountain Senior Care – Joined in 2018

Education (Undergraduate): Texas Woman’s University, Houston TX

Education (Graduate): Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA

Mary Roatch, PA
Mary Roatch, PA

Gender: Female

Clinic: Rocky Mountain Senior Care – Joined in 2023

Education (Undergraduate): University of Colorado

Education (Graduate): St. Francis University, Loretto, PA

Stacey Wynne Urbanowicz, NP
Stacey Wynne Urbanowicz, NP
Elena Greenberg, DNP, FNP-BC
Elena Greenberg, DNP, FNP-BC

Gender: Female

Clinic: Rocky Mountain Senior Care – Joined in 2025

Education (Undergraduate): University of Texas, El Paso, TX
FEG Education Romania

Education (Graduate): Regis College, Denver, CO

Elena is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with experience in skilled nursing and long-term care settings. Her background includes geriatric care, chronic disease management, and interdisciplinary collaboration, with a focus on compassionate, evidence-based, and patient-centered care. She is especially passionate about caring for medically complex older adults and supporting patients and families through complex decision-making. She values strong communication, collaborative care, and meeting patients where they are—medically and emotionally. Elena is married to a US Army veteran and together with their children and dogson enjoy hikes, painting, and camping.

Thomas Good, NP
Thomas Good, NP

Gender: Male

Clinic: Rocky Mountain Senior Care – Joined in 2025

Education (Undergraduate):
University of Colorado, Boulder, CO
University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO

Education (Graduate): University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO

Enjoys family time, biking, hiking, gardening, anything outdoors.

Anita Shah, NP
Anita Shah, NP

Anita Shah, NP received her bachelor’s degree in Allied Health Sciences with a concentration in geriatrics and gerontology at Ohio State University. She continued on to Ashland University where she earned her BSN and then completed her MSN at the University of Toledo. She has been a provider since 2011 and joined Rocky Mountain Senior Care in February of 2018. When asked why she chose to work with the senior patient population, she responded, “I feel more that it is my calling to work with seniors. I watched my parents care for my grandmother who suffered from dementia, saw home health come to visit her. At age 10, I knew that I’d do something in healthcare, where I would be able to one day care for my parents when they reached that age, to be able to provide holistic care.” In her free time, Anita spends time with her husband and two west highland terriers, Bunty and Charlie. “My husband I like to travel, enjoy good food and drinks and the outdoors.”
Jill Shepherd, PA
Jill Shepherd, PA

Jill Shepherd is a Physician Assistant who moved from Arkansas to Colorado springs to join RMSC in 2015. She was born and spent the first part of her life in Honduras, so she has a great appreciation for various cultures and backgrounds. She is passionate about working with the senior population because of how much she can learn from them and contribute to their lives. One of her greatest passions has been to serve the under-served and research ways to improve medicine. She strives to never be complacent and constantly challenges herself to become a stronger provider for her patients.

In her time away from work, she enjoys spending time with her dogs, hiking, exercising, reading, flipping houses, making music, building furniture, and learning anything new.

Penny Wagner, NP
Penny Wagner, NP

“Penny Wagner has been a healthcare professional for some 45 years, beginning as a nurse aide fresh out of high school and advancing through the years to licensed practical nurse, registered nurse and in 2007 to nurse practitioner working with the senior population. Her long experience includes working on medical, orthopedic and rehabilitation units of Denver’s P/SL Medical Center and serving for 10 years as nurse manager of the Spalding rehabilitation unit at that hospital. She has been seeing seniors in assisted living facilities, nursing homes and private homes since 2008. She holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Denver’s Regis University and is certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. A grandmother of six, she resides in Arvada with her husband Hol and dog Baby.

“In any given week I’m often the only visitor my patients see, and I try to relate to their problems and concerns – and their loneliness – and take the time to listen to what they have to say and be a friend they can rely on.””

Elaine Henry, AGNP-C
Elaine Henry, AGNP-C

Gender: Female

Clinic: Rocky Mountain Senior Care – Joined in 2019

Education (Undergraduate): Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA

Education (Graduate): University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ

Elaine Henry has been a healthcare professional for some 30 years as nurse practitioner working with the senior population. Elaine graduated from University of Arizona 1993 and joined RMSC 2019. Elaine had cared for her loving father who had Alzheimer’s and new her passion was to care for patients in the aging population. Elaine felt the burden it presented to families and wanted to help make the difference for the patient and loved ones. In Elaine’s free time, she enjoys going camping, golfing, a game of pickleball and kayaking. Elaine recently married and loves being a grandma of 6 grandkids from her one son who lives in Phoenix.

Yanhua Liu, NP
Yanhua Liu, NP

Gender: Female

Clinic: Rocky Mountain Senior Care – Joined in 2025

Education (Undergraduate): Liaoning University, Shenyang, China

Education (Graduate): Purdue University Global

Sydni Mueller, MSN, APRN, FNP-C
Sydni Mueller, MSN, APRN, FNP-C

Gender: Female

Clinic: Rocky Mountain Senior Care – Joined in 2025

Education (Undergraduate):
Pikes Peak State College, Colorado Springs, CO
University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, CO

Education (Graduate): Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, AZ

“I am a Family Nurse Practitioner with a genuine passion for caring for older adults and supporting them through every stage of life. I value building strong, trusting relationships with my patients and am known for being approachable, compassionate, and easy to talk to. I have a deep love for continued learning and stay committed to providing thoughtful, evidence-based care.”

Dzramedo Teagbo, FNP-BC
Dzramedo Teagbo, FNP-BC

Gender: Male

Clinic: Rocky Mountain Senior Care – Joined in 2026

Education (Undergraduate): University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ

Education (Graduate): University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ