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Meet our Providers!
We are pleased to introduce the members of our clinical provider staff. Our 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. Our staff includes eleven pediatricians, three pediatric nurse practitioners and seven pediatric physician assistants. 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. To learn more about a specific provider, click on the appropriate link below:
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Michael L. Kurtz, MD
Lee S. Thompson, MD
Mark H. Pearlman, MD
Freeman Ginsburg, MD
Paula R. Levin, MD
Stephanie S. Stevens, MD
Bradley D. Kurtz, DO
Jeanne Oh, MD
Jill Kramer, MD
Natalia M. Prada, MD
Suzanne L. Rogers , DO
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Nancy Barber Starr, MS, CPNP
Cris Ann Bowman-Harvey, MS, CPNP
Brigette Denning, PA-C
Joy Diamond, MS, CPNP
Maggie C. Hawkins, CHA/PA-C
Lynda Melton, PA-C
Kara Scholl, PA-C
Jeffrey Silverman, PA-C
Kimberly A. Thomas, CHA/PA-C
Linsey Weller, PA-C
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Board Certified Pediatricians
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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 thirty five 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 six grandchildren.
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Lee S. Thompson, MD
Dr. Thompson graduated from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in 1964, completing his internship at Harrisburg Polyclinic Hospital in 1965. He moved to Denver, where he did his pediatric residency training at the University of Colorado Medical School, completing a fellowship in child development at the JFK Development Center in Denver in 1970. He was a Clinical Instructor in the Birth Defects Clinic at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center until 1972, when he founded Advanced Pediatric Associates with Dr. Michael Kurtz. For over 35 years he has been a Fellow of the American Board of Pediatrics, a member of the Colorado Medical Society, and has served on various committees for the American Academy of Pediatrics at the state and national level. In addition, he is a Clinical Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, receiving the "Career Teaching Scholar Award" in 2005. His interests in pediatrics focus on child development and diagnosis and procedure coding. His personal interests include model trains, hiking and gardening. He and his wife have a family of six children and nine grandchildren.
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Mark H. Pearlman, MD
Dr. Pearlman graduated from Duke University School of Medicine in 1972. He moved to Denver where he completed his pediatric internship and residency training at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center in 1974, becoming a Medical Officer for the National Center of Health Services and Development. He returned to the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, completing his pediatric residency. He joined Advanced Pediatrics in 1977, becoming a partner in 1979. Over the past thirty years he has served on the boards of numerous medical facilities including The Children’s Hospital, where he was awarded the “Outstanding Service Award” in 1995. He is currently the Medical Director for Quality Programs at Colorado Pediatric Partners and an Associate Clinical Professor at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center. He is the physician champion for our new EMR and is responsible for much of the clinical portion of the EMR. His interests in medicine focus on newborns and sports medicine. His personal interests include hiking, jogging, landscaping and traveling. He and his wife have two daughters.
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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. 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.
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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 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, running with her dogs and participating in family activities. She and her husband have a daughter in college.
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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 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 Assistant Clinical Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, a member of the clinical faculty at the Children’s Hospital, and Director of the Healthy Beginnings Medical Clinic for Warren Village, a Denver program which assists low-income, single parents to become self sufficient. 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). Like the MDs employed by Advanced Pediatrics, he has completed four years of medical school specializing in pediatrics. He is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. In addition, through his D.O. degree, he has received education in hands-on manual medicine and the body’s musculoskeletal system. As an osteopath, he is trained to treat the entire patient as a whole, rather than focusing on one system or body part. Dr. Bradley Kurtz is a member of the board of Colorado Pediatric Partners. 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 enjoy living in the Denver area and spending time with family and friends.
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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 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 two adopted 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, a member of the Colorado Medical Society, and certified in pediatric advanced life support and neonatal resuscitation. 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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Natalia M. Prada, MD
Dr. Prada graduated from the University of San Francisco School of Medicine in 2003, completing her pediatric residency training at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center in Torrance, California, in 2006. Prior to joining Advanced Pediatrics in 2007, Dr. Prada worked as a pediatrician at a multi-specialty group practice in Southern California and coordinated the implementation of an AAP residency breastfeeding curriculum at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. She is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. In addition to other aspects of pediatric care, Dr. Prada is especially interested in breastfeeding promotion and support. Her personal interests include reading, hiking and learning to cook. She recently married her husband, Josh, who is a pediatric allergy-immunology fellow, and the two are looking forward to becoming involved in the Denver community. They are expecting their first child in February.
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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, most recently, with The Children’s Hospital Network of Care in Denver, where she is a member of the clinical faculty. Dr. Rogers is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics, a board member of the Colorado chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, and is certified in neonatal and 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. She and her family are happy to be back in Colorado and are looking forward to all that Denver has to offer!
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Pediatric Physician Assistants and Pediatric Nurse Practitioners
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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 and development issues (especially adoption and ADHD), as well as allergies, asthma and lactation. Her personal interests include crafts, travel and activities with her children. She and her husband have two children, the younger of which they adopted from China.
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Cris Ann Bowman-Harvey, MS, CPNP
Cris Ann Bowman-Harvey graduated from the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center with a masters in nursing and certification as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner in 2005, following an undergraduate degree in nursing at Regis University. Prior to joining Advanced Pediatrics in 2006, Cris Ann practiced as an emergency nurse at The Children’s Hospital and Swedish Medical Center. She is a member of the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners and speaks fluent Spanish. Her interests in medicine focus on the care and health education of the pediatric population and their families. Her personal interests include snowboarding, hiking, kayaking and enjoying outdoor activities with her family and two dogs. She and her husband recently celebrated the birth of their second daughter.
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Brigette Denning, 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 children with special needs and dermatology. Her personal interests include playing tennis, skiing and walking with her husband and two flat-coated retrievers. She and her husband have a young son and are expecting their second child this spring.
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Joy Diamond, MS, CPNP
Joy Diamond graduated from the University of Colorado School of Nursing with a masters 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 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 serves 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. Her personal interests include music, volleyball, skiing, outdoor activities and watching University of Kansas basketball games. She and her husband have a two year old son and an infant daughter.
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Maggie C. Hawkins, 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 February 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 and other outdoor activities. She is married and enjoys spending time with her chocolate lab, “Connor”. She and her husband are recently celebrated the birth of their baby daughter.
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Lynda Melton, PA-C
Lynda Melton graduated from the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center Physician Assistant Program in 2004. She received a bachelor of science degree in biology and a bachelor of arts degree in psychology from the University of Kentucky in 2000, graduating Magna Cum Laude. Prior to joining Advanced Pediatrics in 2005, Lynda practiced as a physician assistant at a local urgent care clinic. She is certified by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants, is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants and is bilingual in Spanish. Her interests in medicine focus on pediatrics, adolescent medicine and women’s health. Her personal interests include outdoor activities such as hiking, biking and snow skiing. She and her husband have a two year old son.
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Kara Scholl, 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 husband, walking her Australian shepherd, “Jackson” and outdoor activities including fishing, hiking, snowshoeing and helping out at her in-laws ranch.
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Jeffrey Silverman, 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 Assistant Clinical Professor with the clinical faculty at the Children’s Hospital in Denver, Colorado. Her interests in pediatrics focus on behavioral issues and preventative medicine. Her personal interests include mountain climbing, snowshoeing, playing the guitar and yoga. She is married and has three step-children.
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Linsey Weller, 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. Outside of work, Linsey has been involved in a number of volunteer activities including working with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society marathon fundraiser, Family Crisis fundraiser and The Children’s Hospital Halloween party. Her personal interests include running, snow and water skiing, and spending time outdoors with her black lab. Linsey was recently married in September 2007.
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