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We are pleased to introduce the members of our clinical provider staff. Our provider staff consists of physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants that specialize in pediatric care for children from infancy through adolescence. These providers bring many combined years of experience, a wide range of specialized interests, and enthusiasm and devotion to providing the very best in health care to our patients. As part of our dedication to continuing medical education, our providers attend a number of clinical presentations each year, and our clinical committee meets regularly to review the latest advancements in clinical care. In addition, our providers have a close relationship with specialists and staff at The Children's Hospital and participate in the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center pediatric teaching program. All of our pediatricians are board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and are members of the American Academy of Pediatrics. The Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (PNP), Child Health Associates (CHA) and Physician Assistants (PA) employed by Advanced Pediatric Associates have received specialized graduate level education and training in pediatrics, and work in a partnership with our pediatricians to provide primary health care services to patients. They are licensed and/or certified in their specialty.
Board Certified Pediatricians - Aurora, Centennial & Parker
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Michael L. Kurtz MD
Dr. Kurtz graduated from the University of Colorado Medical School in 1966, did his pediatric residency training at the University of California, and returned to Colorado as Chief Resident in Pediatrics in 1969. He served as a pediatrician in the U.S. Army until 1971, and returned to Colorado as a pediatrician for the Neighborhood Health Centers in Denver. He and Dr. Lee Thompson founded Advanced Pediatric Associates in 1972. Over the past forty years he has been a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and has been involved at The Children's Hospital on its Medical Board, the Board of Directors, and numerous committees of the board, receiving the "Outstanding Service Award" in 1991. He is currently a Clinical Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center and was awarded the "Career Teaching Scholar Award" in 2007. His interests in medicine focus on the whole child, including developmental and behavioral issues, and caring for children with multiple and complex pediatric conditions. His personal interests include gardening, mountain biking, hiking, travel and golf. He and his wife have a family of five children and nine grandchildren.
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Freeman Ginsburg MD
Dr. Ginsburg graduated from the University of Colorado School of Medicine in 1966, and completed his pediatric internship and residency training at the University of Minnesota Hospital in 1969. He served two years as a pediatrician for the U.S. Army in Fort Bragg, North Carolina and then worked as a pediatrician for the Children's Medical Center. He joined Advanced Pediatrics in 1981, becoming a partner in 1982. Over the past thirty years, he has been a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and has served on the Medical Executive Committee and the Clinical Faculty Committee at The Children's Hospital. For the past ten years, Dr. Ginsburg has been nominated to the "Best Doctors of America". In addition, he is a Clinical Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center and a physician reviewer for the Colorado Foundation for Medical Care. His interests in pediatrics focus on working with toddlers and adolescents. His personal interests include biking, golf and spending time with his family. He and his wife have two grown children and one grandson.
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Paula R. Levin MD
Dr. Levin graduated from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in 1978, completing her pediatric internship and residency training at the Children's Hospital Medical Center of Northern California. She was a partner in a private practice in pediatrics at the Children's Clinic in Los Alamos, New Mexico, where she was President of the New Mexico Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics. In 1989 she moved to Denver and joined Advanced Pediatrics, becoming a partner in 1992. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics, an Assistant Clinical Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, is involved in the Colorado Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, and is a volunteer for Project Angel Heart, an organization which assists patients with terminal illnesses. Her interests in medicine focus on child development and behavior. Her personal interests include playing the piano, singing, aerobics, yoga, running with her dogs and participating in family activities. She and her husband have a daughter who graduated law school.
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Stephanie S. Stevens MD
Dr. Stevens graduated from the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center in 1999. She completed her residency at The Children's Hospital in Denver, Colorado, where she was Chief Resident. During her residency, she received the "Golden Apple Teaching Award" and the "Bruce Garber Award" as the most outstanding senior resident in 2002. During medical school and her residency, she founded the Healthy Beginnings Medical Clinic to provide health care for children of low-income, single-parent families, and worked as a resident at Advanced Pediatrics. She joined Advanced Pediatrics as a full time pediatrician in 2003, becoming a partner in 2005. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics, an Associate Clinical Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, a member of the Clinical Faculty Affairs Committee and the Child Health Advocacy Board at The Children's Hospital, a member of the Physician Credentialing Committee at Parker Adventist Hospital, and Director of the Healthy Beginnings Medical Clinic for Warren Village. In addition, she is a sign language interpreter for the deaf and has a master's degree in physical therapy. Her interests in pediatrics focus on sports medicine, child development and asthma. Her personal interests include skiing, hiking, biking and spending time with her family. She is married with two children.
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Bradley D. Kurtz DO
Dr. Bradley Kurtz graduated from the University of Texas Health Sciences Center in 2000, completing his pediatric residency training at Tulane University Medical Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. During his residency he was voted Best Pediatric Intern by the Tulane medical students. Dr. Bradley Kurtz joined Advanced Pediatrics in 2004, becoming a partner in December 2007. Prior to joining Advanced Pediatrics, he worked as a pediatrician at The Children's Medical Center in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Bradley Kurtz is a D.O. (doctor of osteopathic medicine), completing four years of medical school specializing in pediatrics. He is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics, and a member of both the American Academy of Pediatrics and the clinical faculty at The Children's Hospital. As an osteopath, he is trained to treat the entire patient as a whole, rather than focusing on one system or body part. His interests in pediatrics focus on childhood obesity and the underserved community. His personal interests include travel, soccer, running, hiking and music. Dr. Bradley Kurtz is the son of Dr. Michael Kurtz, one of the founding partners at Advanced Pediatrics. He and his wife have two young sons.
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Jeanne Oh MD
Dr. Oh graduated from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in 1997, completing her pediatric residency training at the University of Chicago Children's Hospital. Prior to joining Advanced Pediatrics in 2005, she worked as a pediatrician at Mercy Children's Hospital in Toledo, Ohio, and at Lakeview Pediatrics in Chicago, Illinois. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics, is certified in pediatric advanced life support, and served as Assistant Clinical Professor of Pediatrics at the Medical University of Ohio and Instructor of Clinical Pediatrics at Northwestern University Medical School in Chicago, Illinois. While living in Illinois, she was involved in urban ministries for youth and the homeless. In Denver, she is involved in the Women's ministry and Compassion ministry at her church. She is interested in all aspects of pediatric care, with a special focus on international adoption. Her personal interests include art, music, hiking, travel and spending time with family and friends. She and her husband have three sons.
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Jill Kramer MD
Dr. Kramer graduated from the Saint Louis University School of Medicine in 2001, completing her pediatric residency training at the Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri in 2004. Prior to joining Advanced Pediatrics in 2007, Dr. Kramer worked as a pediatrician at Evergreen Pediatrics in Evergreen, Colorado. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics, an Assistant Clinical Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, a member of both the Colorado Medical Society and the clinical faculty at The Children's Hospital, and is certified in pediatric advanced life support. Dr. Kramer is interested in all aspects of pediatric care, with a special focus on providing care for newborns and children with asthma. Her personal interests include hiking, skiing, biking, music, reading and the theatre. She enjoys spending time with her two dogs, "Brandy" and "Bailey", who love to hike!
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Suzanne L. Rogers DO
Dr. Rogers graduated from the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1999, followed by a residency in pediatrics at University of Maryland Medical System. Dr. Rogers has a long history of involvement in health care. Prior to attending medical school, Dr. Rogers practiced as a registered nurse and paramedic coordinator within the Emergency Medical System in Los Angeles. She joined Advanced Pediatrics in July 2008, following six years as a pediatrician in Austin, Texas, Colorado Springs, and The Children's Hospital. Dr. Rogers is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics, a board member of the Colorado chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, a member of The Children's Hospital Physician Relations Advisory Board, an Assistant Clinical Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, and is certified in pediatric advanced life support. Her interests in pediatrics focus on allergy and asthma, dermatology and ADHD. Her personal interests include travel, reading, biking and spending time with family and friends. She is married with one son.
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Nancy J. McDermott MD
Dr. McDermott graduated from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey in 1983, following a bachelor's degree and graduate studies in Psychology. She completed her pediatric residency training at Schneider Children's Hospital in Hyde Park, New York, in 1987. Prior to joining Advanced Pediatrics in 2008, Dr. McDermott worked as a pediatrician for over 20 years in Denver and Florida. She has practiced as both a primary care pediatrician and an instructor for pediatric urgent care. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics, a Pediatric Instructor at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, and is certified in pediatric advanced life support. Her interests in pediatrics focus on newborn and adolescent health. Her personal interests include music of all kinds, theatre and sports. Dr. McDermott is married and has a daughter in college and a son in medical school.
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Deborah Chen-Becker MD
Dr. Chen-Becker graduated from the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri in 2003, studying abroad for two months in England and Australia during medical school. She completed her pediatric residency at The Children's Hospital in Denver, Colorado, in 2006. During her residency, Dr. Chen-Becker also completed a medical Spanish course in Costa Rica. Prior to joining Advanced Pediatrics in 2010, Dr. Chen-Becker worked as a pediatrician at Rocky Mountain Youth Clinics, where she was a member of a special asthma clinic committee. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics, a Clinical Instructor of Pediatrics at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, is certified in pediatric advanced life support, and speaks Mandarin and Spanish. Her interests in pediatrics focus on asthma management and children with special needs. Her personal interests include hiking, camping, scuba diving, skiing, playing the piano and traveling. She is married with two active sons and a baby daughter.
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Danielle M. Clancy MD
Dr. Clancy graduated from the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center in Denver in 2008, following an undergraduate degree in kinesiology with a minor in biochemistry at University of Colorado, Boulder. During medical school Dr. Clancy was awarded the Dr. C. Henry Kempe Award for academic excellence and community service and was the president and founding member of the Child Immunization Public Health Project. She completed her pediatric residency at The Children's Hospital in Denver, in 2011, and joined Advanced Pediatric Associates in August of 2011. She is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics, the Colorado Medical Society, and the American Medical Association, and is certified in pediatric advanced life support. Her interests in pediatrics focus on newborn care, obesity, sports medicine and cardiology. Her personal interests include visiting her home state of New York, rooting for University of Colorado athletics, spending time at the beach or in the ocean, and reading. She and her husband have three children.
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Lindsay K. Sharrer MD
Dr. Sharrer graduated from the University of Louisville School of Medicine in Louisville, Kentucky, in 2008, following an undergraduate degree in neuroscience at Vanderbilt University. She completed her pediatric residency at Children's Medical Center in Dallas, Texas, in 2011, where she was responsible for the instruction and supervision of medical students and pediatric interns. Dr. Sharrer joined Advanced Pediatric Associates in August of 2011. She is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Colorado Medical Society, and is certified in pediatric advanced life support. Her interests in pediatrics focus on asthma management and promoting healthy weight and fitness. Her personal interests include traveling, hiking, and attending sporting events. She and her husband have a baby daughter.
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William S. C. Payne MD
Dr. Payne graduated from Saint Louis University School of Medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri in 2008, where he was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society. In 2011, he completed his pediatric residency at Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio, receiving awards for Outstanding Resident in Continuity Clinic and Best Research Study Design. Dr. Payne served as the Pediatric Chief Resident at Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital until joining Advanced Pediatrics in August of 2012. He is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics, a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics, and is certified in pediatric advanced life support. His interests in pediatrics include the management of asthma and seasonal allergies. His personal interests include spending time with family and friends, going to movies, reading, running, playing basketball and watching sports. His wife grew up in Denver and is a physician specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. He and his wife have a two young sons.
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Pediatric Physician Assistants and Pediatric Nurse Practitioners - Aurora, Centennial & Parker
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Nancy Barber Starr MS, CPNP
Nancy Barber Starr graduated from the University of Colorado School of Nursing with a masters in nursing and certification as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner in 1980. She was a clinical nurse specialist for Children's Hospital Perinatal Program until 1984, when she moved to Houston, Texas to work as a pediatric nurse practitioner in a private practice. She moved back to Denver and joined Advanced Pediatric Associates in 1989. Since 1996 she has been nominated annually to Who's Who in America. She has been an editor, author and reviewer for several pediatric health care textbooks and journals. She has been involved on a national level with the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners, serving on the Executive Board as Program Chair and on multiple committees. In addition she serves as a child care health consultant to a local preschool and speaks Spanish. Her interests in pediatrics focus on behavior/mental health and development issues (especially adoption and ADHD), as well as allergies and asthma. Her personal interests include crafts, travel and activities with her children. She and her husband have two children, the younger of whom they adopted from China.
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Brigette Denning MS, CHA/PA-C
Brigette Denning graduated from the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center Physician Assistant/Child Health Associate program and received her master's of science degree in 2005. Following internships at Advanced Pediatrics, The Children's Hospital, University Hospital and a number of other medical clinics in the Denver area, she joined Advanced Pediatrics full time in September of 2005. Brigette is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants and The Children's Hospital Grassroots Advocacy Network. She is certified by the National Commission of Physician Assistants. In addition, she is learning to speak Spanish and is a volunteer for several Denver-area non-profits promoting children's health and safety. Her interests in pediatrics focus on adolescent gynecology and dermatology. Her personal interests include playing tennis, running, skiing and travel. She and her husband have two young boys and a baby daughter.
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Joy Diamond MS, CPNP
Joy Diamond graduated from the University of Colorado School of Nursing with a masters degree in nursing and certification as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner in 1993, where she was awarded the Outstanding Graduate Award. She practiced as a pediatric nurse practitioner for the Children's Hospital Cancer Center in Houston, Texas for five years, followed by a year at the University of Minnesota Bone Marrow Transplant Center. Joy joined Advanced Pediatrics in 1998. She is very involved in the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners, serving as Colorado president for the year 2001 - 2002. She served as a tutor for Whiz Kids, an inner city mentoring program, and sings in the choir at Trinity United Methodist Church. Her interests in medicine focus on working with children with special needs and chronic illnesses, as well as educating families about preventative health issues. Her personal interests include music, volleyball, skiing, watching University of Kansas basketball games, and spending time outdoors with her family. She and her husband have two young children.
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Maggie C. Hawkins MS, CHA/PA-C
Maggie Hawkins graduated from the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center Physician Assistant program in 2005, following a bachelor of science degree in kinesiology from Wheaton College. Prior to joining Advanced Pediatrics in January of 2005, she completed internships at The Children's Hospital, Salud Family Health Centers, Mile High Primary Care, Mayo Clinic and other local and national health centers. In May of 2007, Maggie received a master's of science from the University of Colorado, with a thesis in adolescent pregnancy. She is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants and the Colorado Academy of Physician Assistants and speaks Spanish. Her interests in pediatrics focus on nutrition, preventative medicine and endocrine disorders. Her personal interests include playing soccer, outdoor activities, and spending time with her family and chocolate lab, "Connor". She and her husband have two young daughters.
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Heather Meister MS, CHA/PA-C
Heather Meister graduated from the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center Physician Assistant Program in 2011, following a bachelor of science degree in psychology from the University of Arizona in 2008. Prior to joining Advanced Pediatrics in 2011, Heather completed various pediatric internships including pediatric primary care, newborn nursery / NICU, infectious disease, cardiology and emergency medicine rotations. She is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants and the Colorado Association of Physician Assistants, and is certified in pediatric advanced life support. Her interests in pediatrics focus on preventative medicine and cardiology. Her personal interests include singing, waterskiing and hiking. She and her husband have a baby son.
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Jacob H. Perry MPAS, CHA/PA-C
Jacob Perry graduated from the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center Physician Assistant Program in 2009, following a bachelor of science degree in physiology and developmental biology from Brigham Young University in 2005. Prior to joining Advanced Pediatrics in September of 2012, Jacob was employed as a pediatric physician assistant in Castle Rock, Colorado. He is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants and the Colorado Academy of Physician Assistants, speaks Spanish, and is certified in basic life support. He also volunteers his time teaching 8 - 9 year old children at his church. His interests in pediatrics focus on well-child care and cardiology. His personal interests include running, reading and spending time with his family. He and his wife have two sons and a daughter.
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Kara Scholl MS, CHA/PA-C
Kara Scholl graduated from the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center Physician Assistant Program in 2007. She received a bachelor of science degree in biology from the University of Wyoming in 1999, graduating with honors. Prior to joining Advanced Pediatrics in 2007, Kara completed various pediatric internships including pediatric inpatient, gastroenterology, dermatology, asthma and allergy rotations, as well as a medical mission trip to Costa Rica. She is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants and the Colorado Academy of Physician Assistants. Her interests in pediatrics focus on preventative medicine, with an emphasis on patient and family education. Her personal interests include spending time with her family, walking her Australian shepherd, "Jackson", outdoor activities including fishing, hiking, snowshoeing, and helping out at her in-laws ranch. She and her husband have a young daughter and a baby son.
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Jeffrey Silverman CHA/PA-C
Jeff Silverman graduated from the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center Physician Assistant/Child Health Associate Program in 1993 and received certification in athletic training at Metropolitan State College. Prior to joining Advanced Pediatrics in 2000, Jeff practiced as a physician assistant in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and Evergreen, Colorado, and worked as an athletic trainer at Overland High School. He is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants and the Colorado Association of Physician Assistants. His interests in medicine focus on sports medicine, orthopedics and dermatology. His personal interests include fly fishing, attending live music concerts and spending time with his family. He and his wife have two sons.
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Kimberly A. Thomas CHA/PA-C
Kim Thomas graduated from the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center Physician Assistant/Child Health Associate Program in 1992. She received a bachelor of science degree in biology from Colorado State University in 1986. Kim joined Advanced Pediatrics in 1997, after working at pediatric clinics in California and Colorado. She is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants and is an Associate Clinical Professor with the clinical faculty at the Children's Hospital in Denver, Colorado. In 2008, Kim received the "Outstanding Physician Assistant Teacher" award from the Department of Pediatrics at The Children's Hospital. Her interests in pediatrics focus on patient education and preventative medicine. Her personal interests include cycling, mountain climbing, running, playing the guitar and yoga. She is married and has three step-children.
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Linsey Weller MS, CHA/PA-C
Linsey Weller graduated from the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center Physician Assistant program with a master of science degree in 2005. While getting her masters degree, she completed a study abroad program in medical Spanish in Costa Rica. Prior to graduate school, Linsey received a bachelor of arts degree in zoology with a minor in chemistry from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. Prior to joining Advanced Pediatrics in 2007, Linsey worked as a physician assistant at Clinica Campesina Family Health Centers in Denver, Colorado. She is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants and the Colorado Academy of Physician Assistants and speaks Spanish. Her interests in pediatrics focus on adolescent and female health care, as well as providing care for Spanish speaking families. Her personal interests include running, snow and water skiing, and spending time outdoors with her black lab. She and her husband have a young son and baby daughter.
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