Salud Family Health Center is committed to providing comprehensive, accessible, and affordable healthcare services to communities. Our dedicated team of healthcare professionals encompasses a wide range of specialties to ensure that your family’s health needs are met with expertise and compassion. From family medicine and dental care to behavioral health and pharmacy services, Salud’s providers are here to support your well-being. Get to know the professionals who are passionate about serving you and your family at Salud Family Health Center.
Family Medicine Providers
Our Family Medicine department at Salud Family Health Center is staffed by experienced physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners dedicated to providing comprehensive care for patients of all ages. They focus on preventative care, chronic disease management, and acute illness treatment, ensuring holistic health for every family member.
Grishma Shah, MD, Physician
EDUCATION: University of Rochester School of Medicine, MD
SPECIALTY: Family Medicine & Pediatrics
LANGUAGES: English & Spanish
Hans Elzinga, MD, Physician
EDUCATION: University of Rochester School of Medicine, MD
SPECIALTY: Family Medicine
SPECIAL PROCEDURES: Colonoscopy, Upper GI Endoscopy, Cardiac Stress Testing, C-Section, Tubal Ligation
LANGUAGES: English & Spanish
Elisabeth Merrill, MD, Physician
EDUCATION: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, MD; Saint Joseph Hospital Family Medicine Residency
SPECIALTY: Family Medicine, OB Care, Teen Health & Women’s Health
SPECIAL PROCEDURES: Minor Skin Procedures, Joint Injections, IUD/Nexplanon, Endometrial Biopsies
LANGUAGES: English, Spanish & French
Morgan Ruskay, PA-C Physician Assistant
EDUCATION: University of Colorado Health Sciences; MPAS
SPECIALTY: Family Medicine
LANGUAGES: English & Spanish
Amanda Panepento, PA-C Physician Assistant
EDUCATION: Emory University, PA-C, Masters of Public Health
SPECIALTY: Family Medicine
LANGUAGES: English & Intermediate Spanish
Michael Allen, DO, Physician Associate Center Director
EDUCATION: Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences, MD
SPECIALTY: Family Medicine, Obstetrics, Pediatrics & Adult Medicine
SPECIAL PROCEDURES: Vasectomy, Colposcopy & Circumcision
LANGUAGES: English & Limited Spanish
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Michael Beer, PA-C, Physician Assistant
EDUCATION: George Washington University, PA-C
SPECIALTY: Family Medicine, Wilderness Medicine & Emergency Medicine
LANGUAGES: English
Sonia Pankonin, PA-C Physician Assistant
EDUCATION: Pennsylvania College of Technology, PA-C
SPECIALTY: Family Medicine
LANGUAGES: English & Spanish
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Rhina Rodriguez-Cernak, PA-C, Physician Assistant
EDUCATION: Stony Brook University, PA-C
SPECIALTY: Family Medicine
LANGUAGES: English & Spanish
Ian Wallace, MD, Physician
EDUCATION: Carleton College, BA; University of Colorado School of Medicine, MD; Ventura Family Medicine, Residency; Salud Family Health Longmont, Fellowship
SPECIALTY: Family Medicine and Addiction Medicine
SPECIAL PROCEDURES: Endoscopic Procedures (colonoscopy/EGDs), Hemorrhoidal Banding, Obstetrical Care (vaginal deliveries, c/sections, tubal ligations)
LANGUAGES: English, Beginner Spanish
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Matthew Brett, MD, Physician
EDUCATION: Columbia University New York Medical College, MD
SPECIALTY: Family Medicine
LANGUAGES: English
Joshua Bailey, MD, Physician
EDUCATION: University of Colorado School of Medicine, MD
SPECIALTY: Family Medicine, Obstetrics & Pediatrics
SPECIAL PROCEDURES: IUD/Nexplanon, Circumcision, Colposcopy & Minor Skin Procedures
LANGUAGES: English & Intermediate Spanish
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Daniel Norton, PA-C Physician Assistant
EDUCATION: University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Center, MPAS
SPECIALTY: Family Medicine
LANGUAGES: English & Spanish
Ila Slimowitz, NP-C Nurse Practitioner
EDUCATION: Regis University, MSN
SPECIALTY: Family Medicine
LANGUAGES: English, Spanish & Limited Russian
Devin Jacobs, PA-C Physician Assistant
SPECIALTY: Family Medicine
Dental Providers
Salud Family Health Center’s Dental services provide comprehensive oral healthcare for the whole family. Our dentists and dental hygienists are dedicated to promoting dental health through preventative care, restorative treatments, and patient education. We strive to make dental care accessible and comfortable for everyone.
Noreen Mian, DDS, DDS, Dentist, Center Dental Director
EDUCATION: University of Colorado – Boulder (Psychology BA with Neuroscience minor); University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine; University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine General Practice Residency
SPECIALTY: General Dentistry
LANGUAGES: English, Urdu, Spanish
Jody Davis, DDS, Dentist
EDUCATION: University of Colorado School of Dentistry, DDS
SPECIALTY: General Dentistry
SPECIAL PROCEDURES: Oral Surgery
LANGUAGES: English
K.C. Smith, Dental Hygienist
EDUCATION: University of Minnesota, BS, Dental Hygiene
SPECIALTY: General Dentistry
SPECIAL PROCEDURES: Periodontal
LANGUAGES: English & Limited Spanish
Albert Hong, DMD, Dentist
EDUCATION: A.T. Still University, DMD; University of North Carolina Hospitals, General Practice Residency
SPECIALTY: General Dentistry
LANGUAGES: English & Spanish
Jenna Milot, DDS, Dentist
EDUCATION: University of Colorado School of Dentistry, DDS
SPECIALTY: Pediatric Dentistry
SPECIAL PROCEDURES: Caring for Dental Health of Infants, Children, Adolescents & People with Special Needs
LANGUAGES: English
Susan Hanson, RDH, Dental Hygienist
EDUCATION: University of Colorado Health Sciences, BS, Dental Hygiene
SPECIALTY: General Dentistry, Local Anesthesia & Nitrous Oxide Conscious Sedation
LANGUAGES: English & Spanish
Gina Terrell, RDH, Dental Hygienist
EDUCATION: Cerritos College, AS, Dental Hygiene
SPECIALTY: Non-Surgical Periodontal Therapy, Local Anesthesia & Nitrous Oxide Sedation
LANGUAGES: English & Spanish
Tima Yarmand, DDS, Resident
EDUCATION: Columbia University College of Dental Medicine
LANGUAGES: English & Farsi
Behavioral Health Providers
Recognizing the importance of mental and emotional well-being, the Behavioral Health services at Salud Family Health Center offer integrated care to support patients’ mental health needs within a primary care setting. Our team includes psychologists and therapists specializing in various areas, ensuring comprehensive support for our community.
Yaira Oquendo Figueroa, PhD, VP of Medical Services, Behavioral Health Integration
EDUCATION: Ponce Health Science University, PhD, Clinical Psychology
SPECIALTY: Primary Care Psychology
SPECIAL POPULATION: HIV Population Older Adults & Sexuality
LANGUAGES: English & Spanish
Kimberly Santos-Aviles, PhD, Director of MAT
EDUCATION: Ponce Health Sciences University, Clinical Psychology
SPECIALTY: Substance Use, Primary Care Psychology
LANGUAGES: English & Spanish
Carlos Estrella Behavioral Health Provider
EDUCATION: Licensed in the State of Colorado, MS, Psychotherapy
SPECIALTY: Substance Use, Anxiety & Depression
LANGUAGES: English & Spanish
Gabriela Marquez-Huerta, MSW, CSW, Behavioral Health Provider
EDUCATION: Metropolitan State University of Denver, MSW
SPECIALTY: Interpersonal violence, anxiety, depression
LANGUAGES: English and Spanish
Bridger Nicholson (BH Extern)
EDUCATION: Currently pursuing PsyD in Clinical Psychology at University of Denver
SPECIALTY: Treatment resistant populations and severe and persistent mental health disorders including SI, substance use and trauma, and in holistic and integrated approaches to mental health.
LANGUAGES: English
Ursula Herrmann Behavioral Health Provider
EDUCATION: Naropa University, LPC
SPECIALTY: Older Adults, Somatic Psychotherapy
LANGUAGES: English, Spanish & German
Jasmine Hyacinth, PhD (Postdoctoral Fellow Behavioral Health Provider
EDUCATION: Alliant International University Los Angeles, PhD in Clinical Psychology
SPECIALTY: Multicultural and community settings
LANGUAGES: English and Spanish
Pharmacy Providers
The Pharmacy at Salud Family Health Center plays a crucial role in patient care by providing medication management, counseling, and convenient prescription services. Our pharmacists work closely with healthcare providers to ensure safe and effective medication use for all patients.
Matthew Hall, PharmD Pharmacy Manager
EDUCATION: Doctor of Pharmacy
SPECIALTY: Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences
LANGUAGES: English & Limited Spanish
Brenda Correa, PharmD Pharmacist
EDUCATION: University of Colorado School of Pharmacy, PharmD
SPECIALTY: APhA Immunization Certification, Women’s Oral Health Contraceptive Certification, Smoking Cessation Therapy Certification, BLS/CPR Certification
LANGUAGES: English & Spanish
Conclusion
Salud Family Health Center is proud to present this team of dedicated and diverse providers, all committed to delivering high-quality healthcare. Whether you need family medicine, dental, behavioral health, or pharmacy services, you can trust that Salud Family Health Center has the expertise and compassion to care for you and your loved ones. We are here to partner with you on your journey to optimal health and well-being.
