Dr. Samantha R. Avery

Dr. Evan Ownby joined Intermountain Health after practicing for ten years as an interventional cardiologist in Lynchburg, Virginia. He brings extensive training and expertise in managing coronary artery disease, peripheral artery disease, venous insufficiency, and venous thromboembolism. His practice includes chronic management of these diseases for patients in the clinic setting, complemented by various endovascular hospital-based procedures to optimize patient care.Dr. Ownby joined the Intermountain Health Heart & Vascular Institute at St. Mary�s Medical Center in 2024. He is board-certified in cardiovascular disease, interventional cardiology, vascular medicine and endovascular medicine. After earning his medical degree from the Medical College of Virginia/Virginia Commonwealth University, he received additional training at Indiana University, where he completed a residency in Internal Medicine and a fellowship in Cardiovascular Disease. He also served as a Chief Resident in Internal Medicine. He then completed a fellowship in Interventional Cardiology at The Ohio State University.Born and raised in the Ozarks in central Missouri, Dr. Ownby's personal background and interests make him relatable to the Western Slope community. He attended college in the West where he met his wife. They are parents to six children and have enjoyed getting to know and love many communities across the country. He is now excited to call Grand Junction home and looks forward to getting to know the beautiful surroundings and serving in the community.�When he is not providing care at the Heart & Vascular Institute,�he likes to spend his time hiking, traveling and other fun adventures with family. Dr. Ownby is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrosis. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Arterial Embolism, Necrosis, Pacemaker Implantation, and Endoscopy.

David Lee is a Cardiologist and an Interventional Cardiologist in Montrose, Colorado. Dr. Lee is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrosis. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Heart Attack, Necrosis, Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope, and Pacemaker Implantation.

�Patients are our priority.�Michigan native Kurt Spriggs, DO has been practicing cardiology in Grand Junction for 25 years. His clinical interests include general, multi-modal imaging and interventional cardiology.He is passionate about delivering practical, necessary and appropriate cardiac care. In practice, Dr. Spriggs puts patients first, and believes that their care and informed choices are priority.To recharge, Dr. Spriggs enjoys hiking, gardening and tennis. Dr. Spriggs is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrosis. His top areas of expertise are Apoplexy, Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Attack, Angina, and Heart Bypass Surgery.