Bruce Kellogg

Family Practice Physician

Dr. Kellogg has two daughters, Audra and Brevyn. Audra is a student at the University of Kansas studying film and media. Brevyn is a high school student in a graphical arts magnet high school in Louisville, Kentucky, where she lives with her mother. Dr Kellogg enjoys a number of activities when not working including hiking, skiing, volleyball, reading, and writing.

Education

Dr. Kellogg was born and raised in Arizona. He first came to Kansas as a student in order to attend Manhattan Christian College located in Manhattan, KS. He transferred to K-state and received a BA and MA in English. Dr. Kellogg received his medical education at the Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his family practice residency through the University of Missouri Kansas City in July 2004. Dr. Kellogg is Board Certified in Family Practice medicine.

Dan Kuhlman

Family Practice Physician

Dan is originally from Kensington, KS and has a huge appreciation for small town life. His parents live in Athol, KS and his only sister resides in McPherson, KS. He met his wife, Kara, in medical school! They have one daughter, Anna, and one son, Scott. When he is not practicing medicine, he enjoys running/triathlons, Royals baseball, reading, playing with his kids, and any type of sporting activity.

Education

Dr. Kuhlman received his Bachelor’s of Science degree in Biology at Kansas State University. He received his Medical Doctorate degree at the University of Kansas School of Medicine. His Residency was completed in Family Medicine in Salina, KS at the Smoky Hill Family Medicine Residency.

Darren Matchell

Family Practice Physician

Dr. Matchell and his wife Sherri both were born and raised in the Kansas City area. They have four children: Hannah, Joshua, Benjamin, and Noah. When not working, Dr. Matchell enjoys spending time with his family, hiking, biking, other sports, guitar, travel, and church activities.

Education

Dr. Matchell received his undergraduate degree from the University of Missouri. He became a Registered Respiratory Therapist and worked on ambulance and helicopter transport teams at Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City for eight years. He received his medical degree from the University of Health Sciences – College of Osteopathic Medicine in Kansas City. His family practice residency was completed through the University of Missouri Kansas City Family Medicine program.

Dereck Totten

Family Practice Physician

Dr. Totten is originally from Marysville, KS and has a deep love and appreciation for rural KS. Totten is married to Kysha, who is also a doctor at FCHC. After spending time in the Colby area they knew they wanted to make northwest KS their home. He enjoys spending time with family and friends, cheering on the Jayhawks & Royals, running, reading, and watching movies.

Education

Medical School: University of KS School of Medicine Residency: Smoky Hill Family Medicine *Chief Resident Graduate School: University of KS of Medicine (Master of Public Health) Undergraduate: University of KS (Biology & Psychology) *Board Certified in Family Medicine

Kara Kuhlman

Family Practice Physician

Kara and her husband Dan are originally from rural KS. It was important for them to find a supportive medical community in rural KS close to both of their families; they found Colby to be a perfect fit. Together they have a daughter Anna and a son Scott.

Education

Dr. Kuhlman received her Bachelor’s of Science degree in Biology at Seton Hall University in South Orange, NJ. She then went on to study at the University of Kansas School of Medicine at several of their campuses. Her Residency was completed in Family Medicine in Salina, KS at the Smoky Hill Family Medicine Residency.

Kysha Nichols-Totten

Family Practice Physician

Dr. Totten is originally from Winona, KS and was the recipient of a scholarship through Citizens Foundation. She is excited to return to northwest KS and live near her hometown and raise a family. Dr. Totten is married to Dereck, who is also a doctor at FCHC. Both now reside in Colby. She enjoys spending time with family & friends, reading the bible/devotions, traveling, helping her dad out on the farm, Jayhawk basketball, distance running, renovating/interior design, and yard work.

Education

Medical School: University of KS School of Medicine Residency: Smoky Hill Family Medicine Undergraduate: Sterling College (Biology) *Board Certified in Family Medicine

Sarah Gabel

Family Practice Physician

Dr. Sarah is married to Dr. Kelly and they have three children, Elijah, Aleha, and Korin. She is very committed to family and her faith telling us, “ultimately, it is the Lord who leads me in my work and is the Great Physician.”

Education

Sarah Gabel, D.O., received her Doctor of Osteopathy from Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences. She completed her Family Medicine Residency at William Beaumonth Hospital in Troy, MI, and a Surgical Obstetrics Fellowship at Oakwood Hospitals in Wayne and Dearborn, MI.

Brenda Kopriva

General Surgeon

Dr. Kopriva and her husband Jim live in Atwood with their three children. Before practicing here, she worked at Community Hospital in McCook, NE for four years.

Education

Undergraduate: K-State Medical School: University of Kansas Residency: University of Kansas School of Medicine in Witchita, KS Certified: American Board of Surgery

Kelly Gabel

General Surgeon

Dr. Gabel is originally from the St. Frances area, this provided him with the motivation to return to the area after school. "I saw a need in northwest Kansas while growing up in the Cheyenne County. It was always my goal to return and provide what I knew we needed. Coming to Colby seemed to fall into place, and when we considered all aspects, it became an easy decision," he said. Dr. Gabel is married to Sr. Sarah Gabel and they have three children.

Education

Dr. Gabel received his Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) from the Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences. He completed his residency in General Surgery at Botsford Hospital in MI. He is Board Certified and Fellow in American College of Osteopathic Surgeries.

Kamau Gitau

Allie Keller

Physician Assistant

Born and raised in a small town, similar to NWKS, Allie knew her love of growing up in a small, close-knit community and wanted to be able to give that experience to her children. As a healthcare provider, I love being able to provide quality care to the residents of NWKS. I feel fortunate to live in the NWKS area and be part of the knowledgeable, hard-working team of healthcare providers who serve Colby and the surrounding areas.

Education

University of Nebraska, Lincoln: Bachelor’s in Nutrition Science Wichita State University: Masters of Physician Assistant Studies

Jenny Niblock

Nurse Practitioner

Jenny Niblock is the Chief Clinical Officer for Citizens Medical Center Inc. in Colby, KS. Previously, Jenny was a nurse practitioner at Family Center for Healthcare, a rural health clinic part of Citizens Health. In all of her roles, she has focused her efforts on advocating for big city care and expertise in the rural setting. Jenny loves mentoring others to bring positive change to healthcare organizations. She is passionate about making sure rural health care clinics, hospitals, and long-term care are positioned to provide quality health care from obstetrics to end of life care. Jenny is an active part of many federal grant projects, including the Kansas Heart and Stroke Collaborative and the Diabetes Quality of Care Project. Jenny is married to the love of her life, Paul and together they are raising 4 kids active in sports, 4-H, church activities, as well as many other community activities and projects.

Education

Jenny holds a Master in Nursing degree as well as an MBA. She is a certified in Hospice and Palliative Care and is also wound care certified.

Robert Hieger

Nurse Practitioner

Robert enjoys spending time with his wife Jenni and three kids. Together they enjoy watching K-State football and WSU basketball. Robert also loves hunting and fishing when he has time.

Education

Robert attended Hutchinson Community College to obtain his Associates Degree in Nursing. He then attended Fort Hays State University to gain his Bachelor's of Science in Nursing. In 2012, he received his Masters of Science in Nursing with a Family Nurse Practitioner focus. Robert is a certified Nurse Practitioner through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board.

Tina Benson

Nurse Practitioner

Tina is a northwest Kansas native. She was born in Colby and raised in Menlo. In her spare time, Tina enjoys reading, gardening, and spending time with her family and friends.

Education

Tina started her education at Colby Community College before receiving her Bachelor’s at Metro State College of Denver and her Master’s from the University of Colorado. Tina’s over 15 years experience as a nurse has given her the expertise and hands-on knowledge to care for her patients. She has certifications in fields such as neonatal, pediatric, and adult trauma care. Tina started her career in long-term care before transitioning to acute care where she worked in a step down Intensive Care Unit in Colorado.

Andrea Kittrell

Ear, Nose and Throat

Dr. Kittrell is an Otolaryngologist specializing in the medical and surgical treatment of disorders of the ears, nose, and throat. She is originally from North Carolina and has practiced in Lynchburg, Virginia since 1999. She is a member of Alpha Phi Omega Medical Honor Society and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Kittrell has four teenage children and enjoys travel, theater, and fitness.

Education

Dr. Andrea Kittrell attended Duke University and received her MD degree from Wake Forest University School of Medicine. She completed a six-year residency at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in Springfield. Board Certified: American Academy of Otolaryngology

Angie Witman

Marriage & Family Therapist

Angie is married with children and is actively involved with her family, church, and community. She teaches water aerobics and she and her family are actively involved with the local swim team. Additionally, Angie and her children are involved in dance. For appointments call (888) 725-4642

Education

B.A. from Kansas Wesleyan University, 1988. M.A. from Wichita State University, 1991. Licensed as a Masters Level Psychologist (LMLP), 1991 and as a Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), 1998

Armodios M. Hatzidakis

Orthopedics

Office Address: 1830 Franklin St., Suite 450 Denver, CO (800) 900-1333

Education

Dr. Hatzidakis completed his undergraduate education at Grinnell College in Grinnell, IA. He attended medical school and completed his internship and residency at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, NE. Dr. Hatzidakis is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Benjamin W. Sears

Orthopedics

Office Address: 1830 Franklin St., Suite 450 Denver, CO (303) 321-1333

Education

Dr. Sears completed his undergraduate work in Nutrition at Colorado State University and his Master’s degree at Tulane University in Pharmacology. His medical school and residency were completed at Loyola University Medical Center’s Stritch School of Medicine in Chicago. He served a fellowship at Thomas Jefferson University Medical College, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Sears is board certified in orthopedic surgery.

Courtney McCarty

Registered Dietitian

Courtney is a native to Rexford, KS and graduated high school from Golden Plains. She and her husband reside in Colby with their three boys: Kaeden, Kohen, and Krew. She enjoys attending her children’s’ events, reading, spending time with family and friends, traveling, and exercise.

Education

Courtney graduated with a bachelor’s of dietetics from Kansas State University. She interned with KSU and became a registered dietitian nutritionist. She is licensed in the state of KS. She became a Certified Diabetes Educator after focusing on diabetic management for 5 years in 2014.

Darrell Werth

Urology

Office Address: 2214 Canterbury Drive, Suite 308 Hays, KS 67601 (785) 628-6014

Education

Medical School: University of Kansas School of Medicine Residency: St. Francis Hospital, Wichita – General Surgery University of Kansas School of Medicine – Urology *Board Certified American Board of Urology

David Forschner

Gynecologist

Office Address: 1601 E. 19th Avenue Denver, CO (303) 861-4914

Education

Dr. Forschner completed his undergraduate education at Denison University in Granville, OH. He attended medical school at Johns Hopkins University. His residency was completed at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center in Denver, CO.

David Korman

Rheumatology

Office Address: 4500 E. 9th Avenue, Suite 500-5 Denver, CO (303) 861-2190

Education

Dr. Korman completed his undergraduate education at the University of California Berkeley in Berkeley, CA. He attended medical school at Hahnemann University in Philadelphia, PA and completed his residency at the University Hospital of Cleveland in Cleveland, OH. Dr. Korman is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Ernesto Lopez-Corona

Urology

Contact the Hays Office to schedule a Colby appointment. Office Address: 2214 Canterbury Drive Hays, KS (785) 628-6014

Education

Dr. Lopez-Corona attended medical school and completed his Internship at Autonomous University of Baja California. His residency in Urology was completed at the National Autonomous University of Mexico.

Gulraiz Cheema

Orthopedics

Dr. Cheema and his family, including his wife and daughter, enjoy Hays. Originating from the historical farmland of Punjab, they love being part of the great community of the Heartland.

Education

Dr. Cheema earned his medical degree from Quaid-e-Azam Medical College, Bahawalpur, Pakistan. He did his Orthopedic Residency at Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre, the prestigious postgraduate institute of the country, located in Karachi.

James C. Holmes

Orthopedics

Office Address: 1830 Franklin St., Suite 450 Denver, CO (888) 900-1333

Education

Dr. Holmes completed his undergraduate education at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, LA. He attended medical school at the Louisiana State University Medical Center in New Orleans, LA and completed his internship at Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas, TX. His residency was completed at University Hospital Health Sciences Center in Denver, CO. Dr. Holmes is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Jeffery L. Curtis

Cardiologist

Education

Medical School: University of Kansas School of Medicine Residency: Internal Medicine at the University of Kansas Medical Center Fellowship(s): Cardiovascular Disease at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine Board Certified: Cardiovascular Disease and Interventional Cardiology American Board of Internal Medicine

Kevin Nagamani

Orthopedics

Office Address: 1830 Franklin St., Suite 450 Denver, CO (888) 900-1333

Education

Dr. Nagamani completed his undergraduate education at Trinity University in San Antonio, TX. He attended medical school at the University of Texas Medical Center in Galveston, TX and completed his internship at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, KS. His residency was completed at Harvard University in Boston, MA. Dr. Nagamani is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Khoi Pham

Neurologist

Office Address: 9399 Crown Crest Blvd. Suite 422 Parker, CO 80138 (303) 840-7976 fax: (303) 840-0942

Education

Dr. Pham completed his undergraduate education at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, VA. He attended medical school at the Medical College of Virginia in Richmond, VA and completed his internship at Salem Virginia Medical Center in Salem, VA. His residency was completed at Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, D.C. Dr. Pham is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry/Neurology.

Kristen Burwick

Ophthalmologist

Office Location: 1307 S Willow St, North Platte, NE (308) 532-3937

Education

Residency, Ophthalmology - Ohio State University Hospital Internship, Preliminary Year - Riverside Methodist Hospitals - OhioHealth Medical School - The Ohio State University College of Medicine Other Training, Neuroscience - University of Rochester

Manmohan Biring

Pulmonology

Office Address: 2214 Canterbury Drive, Suite 308 Hays, KS 67601 (785) 628-6014

Education

Dr. Biring attended medical school at Long University, Charing Cross and Westminster Medical School. He completed his residency in internal medicine and pulmonary/critical care medicine at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, CA.

Max De Carvalho

Orthopedics

Away from the office, Dr De Carvalho enjoys many physical activities including, tennis and swimming and studying foreign languages. Dr Max is fluent in English, Portuguese, German and Spanish

Education

Dr. Max De Carvalho earned his medical degree from the Federal University of Sergipe, Brazil before completing orthopedic residency at National Institute of Trauma and Orthopedics in Rio de Janeiro. His extensive training in spine surgery began with a clinical fellowship in spine surgery at Klinikum Karlsbad Langensteinbach in Germany and a minimally invasive spine surgery fellowship in South Korea.

Michael Volz

Allergy & Immunology

Please contact the Denver Office to schedule a Colby appointment. Office Address: 7400 E. Crestine Circle, Suite. 105 Greenwood Village, CO 80111 (720) 488-9280

Education

Dr. Volz earned his undergraduate degree at the University of Wisconsin in Madison, WI. He attended medical school at the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee, WI and completed his internship at Jackson Memorial Hospital, part of the University of Miami, in Miami, FL. He remained at Jackson Memorial Hospital to complete his residency. Dr. Volz is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Mohammed Janif

Cardiologist

Office Location: 2220 Canterbury Drive Hays, Kansas 67601

Education

Medical School: The University of The South Pacific - Fiji School of Medicine Internship: Internal Medicine, Barnes-Jewish Hospital, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis Residency: Internal Medicine, Barnes-Jewish Hospital, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis Fellowship(s): Cardiovascular Diseases, Barnes-Jewish Hospital, Washington School of Medicine, St. Louis Board Certified: Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, and Vascular Medicine

Philip Fitzpatrick

Ear, Nose and Throat

His main office is at the Ear, Nose and Throat Clinic in North Platte, NE.

Education

Dr. Ftizpatrick is American Board of Otolaryngology certified. He attended Medical school at the Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans, LA and attended his Residency at Tulane University.

Rajesh Bazaz

Orthopedics

Office Address: 1830 Franklin St., Suite 450 Denver, CO (888) 900-1333

Education

Dr. Bazaz completed his undergraduate education at Wayne State University in Detroit, MI. He attended medical school at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, MI and completed his internship and residency at Case Western Reserve University. Dr. Bazaz is board certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery.

Richard J. Markiewicz

Interventional Cardiologist and Endovascular Specialist

Dr. Richard Markiewicz is an Interventional cardiologist and endovascular specialist in North Platte, NE and is affiliated with Citizens Medical Center. Office Address: 601 West Leota St. North Platte, NE 69103 (308) 696-8577

Education

He received his medical degree from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine and has been in practice for over 14 years. He is Board certified in Interventional cardiology and cardiovascular disease, Endovascular treatment, Physician vascular interpretation, and Nuclear Cardiology.

Robert Hinze

Podiatry

Dr. Robert Hinze specializes in all problems of the foot and ankle out of his main office, High Plains Podiatry in McCook Nebraska. He provides leading-edge capabilities, a high degree of skill and experience and the same focus on long-term results that have earned the trust of thousands of patients over the last 14 years. Dr. Hinze is a member of the American Podiatric Medical Association and is a fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeon. Office Address: 306 West D Street McCook, NE 69001 (877) 345-3668 www.highplainspodiatry.com/

Education

Dr. Robert Hinze attended undergraduate school at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln. He completed his medical school studies through Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine in Philadelphia, PA in 2001. He completed 3 residency programs including, Temple Northeastern and Chestnut Hill, both in Philadelphia.

Robert Rodriguez

Oncologist

Office Address: 2220 Canterbury Drive Hays, KS 785-623-5774

Education

Medical School: University of Kansas Medical Center Residency: Oncology and Hematology, University of Kansas School of Medicine Fellowship(s): Oncology and Hematology, University of Kansas School of Medicine

Ryan Borne

Cardiac Electrophysiology

Office Address: 12605 E. 16th Ave 3rd floor Aurora, CO 80045 (720) 848-5300

Education

Dr. Borne attended medical school at Indiana University School of Medicine. He completed his residency program for Internal Medicine at the University of Colorado. He is board certified and specializes in care for patients with abnormalities of the heart rhythm.

Sean Baran

Orthopedics

Dr. Baran grew up in Monument, Colorado. While at CU, he was a 3-time National Collegiate Wrestling Association national tournament qualifier. Office Address: Western Orthopaedics 1830 Franklin Street, Suite 450 Denver, CO 80218 888-900-1333

Education

He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Colorado Boulder, where he graduated summa cum laude with a major in biochemistry. He earned his medical degree from the University of Colorado School of Medicine. He was awarded membership to Alpha Omega Alpha, and also received the William Winter Memorial Award for outstanding performance in orthopedics from the University of Colorado Department of Orthopedics. Dr. Baran completed his internship and residency in Orthopedic Surgery at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. While at Mayo Clinic, he served as an administrative chief resident and was honored with the Clinical Competency Award as a graduating resident – an award given to the top resident as selected by the orthopedic staff. Following residency, Dr. Baran completed an additional year of subspecialty training in Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City. Where he focused on hip arthroscopy, as well as open and arthroscopic treatment of knee and shoulder injuries.

Sean Denny

Cardiologist

Dr. Sean Denny is a cardiologist in Kearney, NE and is affiliated with Citizens Medical Center. He is originally from McCook NE and has six children with his wife Lindsey. Office Address: Platte Valley Medical Group 816 22nd Ave, Suite 100 Kearney, NE 68845 (308)865-2541

Education

He received his Doctor of Medicine & completed his residency from Creighton University School of Medicine. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease.

Stephen Annest

Vascular

Contact the Denver Office to schedule a Colby appointment. Office Address: 1601 E. 19th Avenue, Suite 3950 Denver, CO (888) 626-2657

Education

Dr. Annest completed his undergraduate education and attended medical school at the University of Washington in Seattle, WA. His internship was completed at Virginia Mason Hospital in Seattle, WA. He completed his residency at the Albany Medical Center in Albany, NY. Dr. Annest is board certified by the American Board of Surgery.

Thomas G. Mordick II

Plastic Surgery

Office Address: 1830 Franklin St., Suite 450 Denver, CO (303) 321-1333

Education

Dr. Mordick completed his B.A. in biology at University of Rochester, His medical school was done at University of Rochester and his residencies were served at Rochester General Hospital, Rochester, New York and Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Mordick completed a fellowship at University of Utah and Clinics. He is board certified in surgery and plastic surgery.

Timothy Birney

Orthopedics

Office Address: 1830 Franklin St., Suite 450 Denver, CO (303) 321-1333

Education

Dr. Birney completed his undergraduate education at Dartmouth College in Hanover, NH. He attended medical school at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He completed his internship in general surgery at St. Joseph Hospital. His residency in orthopedic surgerywas completed at Hospitals of University Health Center. His fellowship in spinal surgery was at the State University of New York at Buffalo. Dr. Birney is board certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery.

William S. Clifford

Ophthalmologist

Please contact the Garden City Office to schedule a Colby appointment. Office Address: 310 E. Walnut, Suite 101 Garden City, KS (866) 753-2712

Education

Dr. Clifford completed his undergraduate education at the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO. He attended medical school at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, CA and completed his internship at the University of Utah Medical Center in Salt Lake City, UT. His residency was completed at the University of Oklahoma Health Science Center in Oklahoma City, OK. Dr. Clifford is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.