Originally from the East Coast, Dr. Weigel spent more than 25 years in private practice in New Jersey. Dr. Weigel graduated from the medical school at Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey. He completed his residency at University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. Dr. Weigel is board certified in Internal Medicine. His clinical interests are chronic disease management and preventive care. He is passionate about spending time talking and listening to his patients.�My job is to make sure my patients make informed decisions about their healthcare. I want to catch disease processes early so they can be treated more efficiently.�When not working, Dr. Weigel can be found participating in outdoor activities such as skiing, snow shoeing and hiking with his wife and their two dogs. Dr. Weigel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothyroidism. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Ureteroscopy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

"Dr. Landrum received her medical degree from the Indiana School of Medicine. She enjoys patient care because it is always changing. She takes pride in her instincts and being able to read people well. Dr. Landrum's philosophy of care is that it is a joint venture.�As a healthcare partner, I try and give the patient the best options I can to help them live a longer quality-filled life, knowing it is up to the patient to make those changes.""�. Dr. Landrum is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothyroidism. Her top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

Originally from Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Dr. O'Day earned her medical degree from the University of Minnesota Medical School in the Twin Cities. She completed an internship and residency in internal medicine at Brigham and women's Hospital in Boston, and a fellowship in endocrinology, diabetes and metabolism at the New York University School of Medicine in New York. Dr. O'Day is board certified in internal medicine and endocrinology, diabetes and metabolism.Dr. O'Day has a special interest in diabetes management, cystic fibrosis related diabetes, thyroid disorders, thyroid cancer, pituitary disorders, polycystic ovarian syndrome, osteoporosis and adrenal disorders. Prior to relocating to Denver, Dr. O'Day was working as an endocrinologist in Minnesota, in the Twin Cities area.Dr. O'Day and her family moved from Minneapolis to Denver for the sunshine and the mountains. During her free time she enjoys hiking with her husband and son, and all things Disney. Dr. O'day is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothyroidism. Her top areas of expertise are Addison's Disease, Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency, Triple A Syndrome, and Thyroid Cancer.

Dr. Reicks is originally from Grand Junction, Colorado. He earned credit toward a bachelor�s degree in biology from Colorado College, followed by his medical degree from Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in Kirksville, Missouri and completed his family practice residency at St. Vincent Hospital in Jacksonville, Florida. His clinical interests include muscular skeletal pain, chronic pain and diabetes management. Dr. Reicks is board certified in Family Medicine.�I believe that a person�s physical and emotional health are tightly linked. I approach each patient with this in mind as we develop a plan for their health.�When not working Dr. Reicks enjoys yoga, pickleball, being outdoors and working with his hands. Dr. Reicks is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothyroidism. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Chronic Pain, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

Dr. Welker is from Albuquerque, New Mexico. She received her bachelor�s degree in Chemistry at the University of New Mexico prior to attending the University of New Mexico School of Medicine. After she earned her medical degree, Dr. Welker completed a Family Practice Residency at the University of New Mexico Family Medicine Program. Following residency, she joined West Mesa Family Medicine in Albuquerque. This family medicine group was the foundation for Presbyterian Medical Group, now the largest medical group in New Mexico. She has practiced in Albuquerque since 1988.Dr. Welker enjoys caring for families, infants to grandparents. She has a special interest in women�s health needs.Dr. Welker and her husband are moving to Grand Junction to be closer to her daughter�s family and grandkids. Visiting Grand Junction, they have grown to love the area and the beautiful surroundings and diverse outdoor activities it provides.When not at work she enjoys biking, gardening and hiking with her family. Dr. Welker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothyroidism. Her top areas of expertise are Silicosis, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

Dr. Norman works in a group family practice office. She likes to emphasize preventative medicine and patient education in her daily practice.In her free time, she enjoys running, hiking, camping and spending time with her family.�I believe every patient deserves a primary care physician and should be an important part of the medical decision-making team.�. Dr. Norman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothyroidism. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Obesity, Hypothyroidism, and Acute Cystitis.

Dr. Stanciu was born and raised in Bucharest, Romania, where she earned her Doctor of Medicine from Carol Davila University. She continued her medical training with an internship in general surgery and a general medicine residency in Bucharest, Romania. Dr. Stanciu moved to the United States in 1997 to complete an Internal Medicine Residency at Cook County Hospital in Chicago. She then completed an Endocrinology Fellowship at Loyola University in Maywood, Illinois.Dr. Stanciu is board-certified in endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism, and internal medicine. She has expertise in parathyroid, osteoporosis, and other metabolic bone disorders (including rare bone disorders).Dr. Stanciu believes in engaging patients in learning about their disease and available treatment options to achieve the best possible outcomes. She aims to make patients comfortable with their treatment decisions, knowledgeable about the disease process, and encourage them to actively participate in their healing by promoting a healthy and active lifestyle.�I am thorough in my evaluation so I can understand the root cause of the disease, find the appropriate treatment option, and explain to the patient in easy-to-understand language. I love to see the patient getting back to an active lifestyle.�When she is not working, Dr. Stanciu enjoys the beautiful weather and mountains of Colorado, where she can be found hiking and camping in the summer and skiing in the winter. She has two daughters, one granddaughter, and three grandsons.Dr. Stanciu is a 5280 Magazine Top Doctor for 2020, 2021, 2023, and 2024. Dr. Stanciu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothyroidism. Her top areas of expertise are Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Hyperparathyroidism, and Neonatal Severe Hyperparathyroidism.

"Dr. Claire Schimke is a family medicine physician in Thornton. She earned her undergraduate degree in psychobiology from Binghamton University in Binghamton, New York, and her medical degree from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. She completed a family medicine residency at Rose Medical Center�in Denver, Colorado.Board certified in family medicine, Dr. Schimke has a special interest in pediatric and adolescent medicine, sports medicine and preventive and mental health.""Every person's health concerns matter. Dr. Schimke is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothyroidism. Her top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Melorheostosis, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Osteopenia.

"Growing up in Fairfield, New Jersey, Dr. Gerard Federico always wanted to move west so he could participate in outdoor hobbies year round. He received his undergraduate degree in biology from Siena College in Loudonville, New York. He earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from the University of New England in Biddeford, Maine. Dr. Federico completed an internship in internal medicine with St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Boston, Massachusetts, and residency training in internal medicine with Stony Brook University Hospital in Stony Brook, New York.Board certified, Dr. Federico has practiced internal medicine in Colorado for the past 13 years. He is the Medical Director for the Cat-skiing operation Powder Addiction, in Empire, Colorado.An outdoor enthusiast, Dr. Federico, his wife (a pediatrician) and their two children spend all of their free time skiing, biking, camping and fishing.""I try to really listen to my patients and be attentive to what they are wanting/needing. I think it is important to take the time to address all or most of their concerns at each visit.""". Dr. Federico is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothyroidism. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Embolism, Acquired Agranulocytosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Cirrhosis.

With more than 25 years of experience in family medicine, Mira Lee, MD, is a trusted and compassionate healthcare professional with Intermountain Health in Thornton, CO. Board-certified and dedicated to providing comprehensive care, Dr. Lee treats patients of all ages, from newborns to seniors, focusing on building long-term relationships and promoting overall well-being.Dr. Lee earned her medical degree from The Ohio State University in Columbus. She then completed residency training in family medicine at Ravenswood Hospital in Chicago, Illinois. Since then, she has built a reputation for her deep knowledge of preventive care, chronic disease management, and acute illness treatment. Her extensive experience allows her to offer personalized care tailored to each patient's unique needs.�I want to walk with patients and advise them as they try to achieve their health care goals.�She prioritizes clear communication and works to foster an inclusive environment where patients feel at ease discussing their concerns and goals.Outside of the office, Dr. Lee enjoys spending time with her family, exercising, and listening to audiobooks. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothyroidism. Her top areas of expertise are Infant Hyperglycemia, High Cholesterol, Hypothyroidism, and Subacute Combined Degeneration.

Originally from Romania, Dr. Dinescu has spent the past 20 years working as an internal medicine physician in the United States. He received his medical degree from Carol Davila- Institute of Medicine and Pharmacy/University of Medicine in Bucharest, Romania, and performed his residency training at Huron Hospital / Cleveland Clinic. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and provides general internal medicine and comprehensive primary care for his adult patients. He helps patients manage and treat COPD, asthma and various lung diseases, hypertension, diabetes, chronic kidney diseases, rheumatological and other endocrine-related conditions, heart failure and cardiovascular disease.Dr. Dinescu believes in helping his patients take an active role in their healthcare. Following consistent evidence-based medicine principles, he strives to offer quality care while including his patients in their decisions and treatment options.In his free time, he enjoys skiing, fishing and reading. Dr. Dinescu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothyroidism. His top areas of expertise are Long Haul COVID, COVID-19, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Torticollis, and Ureteroscopy.

Rachael Svaty is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Brighton, Colorado. Dr. Svaty is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothyroidism. Her top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Empyema, Sinusitis, and Hypothyroidism.

Dr. Hoffman was born in Kansas and raised in New Mexico and Colorado. She earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Denver, followed by her doctorate degree from Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, California. She completed family practice residencies at Tucson General Hospital in Tucson, Arizona and Eastmoreland Hospital in Portland, Oregon.Dr. Hoffman found her love of science and the mysteries of the human body when she was dealing with her own medical issues as a young child. She feels fortunate that as a medical provider, she is able to help others just like her childhood doctors helped her.�I feel that family medicine allows patients to participate as part of their health care team in an atmosphere that generates trust and confidence. I encourage patients of all ages to ask questions and learn more about their health.�Dr. Hoffman has many areas of clinical interest, including preventative health, women's health, osteopathic manipulation treatments, and mental/behavioral health.When she is not at work, Dr. Hoffman enjoys cooking, reading and spending time with her family. Dr. Hoffman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothyroidism. Her top areas of expertise are Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis with Tylosis, Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis, Cirrhosis, and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia.

Dr. Stellman grew up in Texas, Oklahoma and Georgia. He earned a bachelor�s in biological sciences from Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, Oklahoma and graduated with his doctor of medicine from the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine in Oklahoma City. Dr. Stellman completed a family medicine residency at Saint Joseph Hospital in Denver, Colorado. He is board certified in family medicine. As a family medicine physician, Dr. Stellman�s clinical interests include providing care for patients of all ages and stages of life. His practice covers preventive care, mental health, sports medicine, diabetes, hypertension, minor procedures and everything in between. He is especially passionate about preventive care, overall health and well-being.�I will always encourage you to live your best life with healthy eating, regular exercise, stress management and good sleep. If there's a problem we can address with healthy lifestyle changes, I prefer to take that approach first.�When not seeing patients, Dr. Stellman enjoys music (live music and collecting records), hiking, camping, traveling, carpentry and most importantly, spending his time with his three children and golden retriever. Dr. Stellman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothyroidism. His top areas of expertise are Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

"Dr. Mason received her bachelor's degree in psychology from Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado before going on to receive her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from Rocky Vista University in Parker, Colorado. She then completed an osteopathic family medicine residency at Inspira Medical Center located in Vineland, New Jersey.""I believe in empowering my patients to attain the best level of health that they can. I also believe strongly in preventive care and using all aspects of the medical field from acupuncture to massage to modern drugs. I believe in treating the whole person�mind. Dr. Mason is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothyroidism. Her top areas of expertise are Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Hypothyroidism, Insomnia, and Migraine.

Dr. Bratteli was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota and moved to Grand Forks, North Dakota in 6th grade. He attended the University of North Dakota for both his undergraduate studies and his medical degree. After medical school, Dr. Bratteli completed a family medicine residency at Genesys Regional Medical Center in Grand Blanc, Michigan. In 2004, Dr. Bratteli moved to the Grand Junction/Fruita, Colorado area. He provided family medicine services including both outpatient practice, as well as OB and inpatient hospital care the first 10 years of his career, eventually transitioning to outpatient-only care. He then spent two years working in urgent care before deciding to explore other opportunities, leading him to a position in outpatient wound care and hyperbaric medicine at St. Mary's Hospital.�I strive to listen to my patients, help them understand and guide them through their medical treatment all while treating them with dignity.�Dr. Bratteli and his wife (also a doctor) have two teenage children and three dogs. When he is not working, he enjoys golfing, camping, mountain biking, walking the dogs and taking on projects around the house. Dr. Bratteli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothyroidism. His top areas of expertise are Peptic Ulcer, Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, Varicose Veins, and Aagenaes Syndrome.

Dr. Edwards is originally from a small, mountain town in Wyoming. She moved to the Midwest and completed her Internal Medicine and Pediatrics Residency in Illinois. In 2017, she moved to Grand Junction and has been practicing at a local pediatric practice ever since.�Continuity of care and getting to know a patient and their health goals and values are central to my philosophy of medicine. I also strive to acknowledge the impact of mental health on physical health. Caring for newborns and watching them grow and develop brings me so much joy in my practice. Being trained in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics gives me an opportunity to focus on preventive medicine early on in childhood and adolescence and continue to follow my patients into adulthood.�When not at work, Dr. Edwards and her family enjoy camping through Colorado and have recently started paddle boarding. She also loves to cook and garden. Dr. Edwards is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothyroidism. Her top areas of expertise are Hyperkalemic Periodic Paralysis, Thyrotoxic Periodic Paralysis, Andersen-Tawil Syndrome, and Hypokalemic Periodic Paralysis.

"Dr. James Mockler is a family medicine physician in Lafayette. He is originally from Omaha, Nebraska, and his studies and work have taken him across the United States. He received a master's degree in public health from George Washington University in Washington D.C. and a medical degree from the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha. He is board certified in family medicine.Dr. Mockler completed residency training at Valley Family Medicine in Renton, Washington. He then began working at community health centers in both Denver and Loveland, Colorado.Dr. Mockler met his wife when they both attended George Washington University's master's program in public health. Both are dedicated to improving health in a variety of settings with their work at community health centers, private practices and public health agencies. When not seeing patients, Dr. Mockler enjoys playing tennis, biking, hiking and skiing.""I went into family medicine to care for patients of all ages � from newborns to the elderly. Family medicine allows me to provide a continuity of care for my patients and I enjoy seeing them improve their health throughout the course of our relationship.""". Dr. Mockler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothyroidism. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease.

Born in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Emily Moreno, MD moved to Colorado when she was 12 years old. She also lived in Spain growing up and is fluent in Spanish. From an early age Dr. Moreno knew she wanted a career that would allow her to give back to people. Dr. Moreno hopes to make her patients feel accepted, valued, and understood. She places great emphasis on preventative care and wellness.�I work with my patients to create a relationship in which we have shared decision-making when it comes to their health. I am excited to meet my patients, treat them holistically, and to be a part of the Intermountain Health family.". Dr. Moreno is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothyroidism. Her top areas of expertise are Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Premature Ovarian Failure, Hypothyroidism, and Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis.

Katy Rieves is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Grand Junction, Colorado. Dr. Rieves has been practicing medicine for over 29 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothyroidism. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Cough, Vertigo, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome.