Dr. Vishal R. Patel

Hello humankindness. It’s more than a tagline. Humankindness is one of the many things we all have in common. It’s the good within us. The power that connects us. And at CommonSpirit Health, we fuse it into heartfelt healing, inspired innovation, and mindful medicine. It’s in how we provide treatment and the way we treat patients.Our communities need caring, and our families need support. CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities by advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen. Because the way care is provided is often as meaningful as the care itself. Dr. Chertkova is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Boucher-Neuhauser Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Diabetic Nephropathy, Dementia, Diabetic Neuropathy, and Venous Insufficiency.

David Nuhfer is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Arvada, Colorado. Dr. Nuhfer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Boucher-Neuhauser Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 17, Dentatorubral-Pallidoluysian Atrophy, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 27, and Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 31. Dr. Nuhfer is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Brian Baker is a board-certified family physician. He received undergraduate degrees in Psychology and Business from the University of Denver. He spent several years as a residential counselor at the Mental Health Center of Denver, during which time he completed his pre-medical training at the University of Colorado. He earned his medical degree from Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine in California. He then received advanced medical training at St. Anthony North Family Medicine Residency in Denver, CO. Dr. Baker is an osteopathic physician, which expands on a traditional medical degree with additional training in musculoskeletal dysfunction. He loves family medicine because “I am able to develop a lasting relationship with my patients, so we can work together on treating a full-spectrum of health issues in a way that is meaningful to them.” He specializes in musculoskeletal pain, preventative medicine, and chronic disease management. Outside of the office, Dr. Baker enjoys spending time with his wife, a Colorado native, exploring Colorado as they hike, back-pack, cycle and ski. Dr. Baker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Boucher-Neuhauser Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Colitis, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 17, Episodic Ataxia with Nystagmus, and Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 11.