Dr. Donald Beard founded the Fort Collins Youth Clinic as a solo practitioner in 1964. Dr. Beard graduated from Creighton University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Denver Children's Hospital. Dr. Beard retired from active practice in January 1999 but remains on the Youth Clinic staff on a part-time basis. Dr. Beard is a Charter Member and Fellow of the Society of Adolescent Medicine. He has volunteered his time for thirty years teaching in the Sociology of the Family classes in three Fort Collins high schools.   Dr. Beard is Board Certified and a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Dr. Beard enjoys skiing, biking, metalsmithing, and arts and crafts. He and his wife, Donna, have four grown children and nine grandchildren.

Dr. Jim McGinnis joined the Youth Clinic in 1974. He graduated from medical school at Case-Western Reserve University in Cleveland Summa Cum Laude and completed his residency at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center in Denver. Dr. McGinnis completed a fellowship in child development and spent two years in the Indian Health Service with the Hopi and Navajo Indians. He is currently the President of the United Medical Alliance, a local TPA,  and a Clinical Professor at the University of Colorado at Denver Health Sciences Center.   Dr. McGinnis is Board Certified and a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Dr. McGinnis enjoys bike riding, art, reading, spending time with his family and travel. Dr. McGinnis and his wife, Nancy, have three daughters and nine grandchildren.

Dr. Max Elliott graduated with honors from medical school at the University of Nebraska and completed his pediatric residency at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center in Denver. Before joining the Youth Clinic in 1978, Dr. Elliott spent two years at the U.S. Army Hospital in Okinawa, Japan. He returned to Japan as a visiting professor of pediatrics in 1999 at Okinawa Chubu Hospital.  Dr. Elliott enjoys all aspects of pediatrics with special interest in  respiratory allergy. He is a Clinical Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Colorado at Denver Health Sciences Center and helps coordinate the pediatric training for the Family Medicine Residents at Poudre Valley Hospital.  Dr. Elliott is Board Certified and a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. 

Dr. Elliott and his wife, Judy, have a daughter and a son, and four grandchildren. Dr. Elliott's hobbies include family, running, gardening, biking and fly fishing.

Dr. John Guenther joined the Youth Clinic in 1989. He is a native of Denver and graduated from medical school at the University of Colorado. He completed his pediatric residency at Brown University in Rhode Island. Dr. Guenther is Board Certified and a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Dr. Guenther and his wife, Juli, have two children. He is an avid cyclist and enjoys languages, history, skiing and camping.

Dr. Vaughn Hanson joined the Fort Collins Youth Clinic in 1994. He attended medical school at the Loyola Strich School of Medicine in Chicago and completed his residency at the University of California, Davis/Sacramento Medical Center. He completed a four year commitment with the U.S. Air Force at Dyess AFB in Texas before moving to Colorado in 1994. Dr. Hanson is currently the Chief of Pediatrics at Medical Center of the Rockies.  Dr. Hanson is Board Certified and a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Dr. Hanson and his wife, Carolyn, have four children. His free time is spent in family activities, gardening, and fishing.

Dr. Julie Brockway is a native Coloradoan who received her medical degree from the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center in 1991. She Completed her residency at the Children's Hospital in Denver. Dr. Brockway and her family moved to Fort Collins in 1996, and she joined the Fort Collins Youth Clinic staff in 1999. Dr. Brockway is Board Certified and a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Dr. Brockway and her husband, Chuck, have four children. They enjoy spending time with family and traveling the world.

Dr. Beth Ballard joined the Fort Collins Youth Clinic in August of 2000 after completing medical school and her pediatric residency training at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center in Denver. Dr. Ballard is originally from St. Paul Minnesota and graduated magna cum laude from the University of St. Thomas with a bachelor's degree in biology.  Dr. Ballard is Board Certified and a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Dr. Ballard and her husband, Mike, have four young children. They enjoy skiing, hiking, camping, tennis, golf and travel.

Dr. Carole Anderson joined the Fort Collins Youth Clinic in February of 2001. She graduated from medical school at the Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in Kirksville, Missouri. Dr. Anderson completed her pediatric residency as well as a fellowship in neonatology at Michigan State University in Lansing, Michigan. Dr. Anderson is originally from Michigan.  Dr. Anderson is Board Certified and a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Dr. Anderson, has three young children. She enjoys skiing, traveling, and spending time with her children.

Dr. Kirsten Sampera graduated from St. Olaf College in Northfield Minnesota and received her medical degree from Mayo Medical School. She moved to Los Angeles and completed her pediatric residency training at Mattel Children’s Hospital at UCLA. She was on staff at UCLA for three years working with children with special healthcare needs before joining the Youth Clinic in July of 2007. Dr. Sampera is Board Certified and a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Dr. Sampera and her husband Richard have two sons Tensing and Figo. They enjoy hiking, camping, cycling, skiing, and traveling

Dr. Bailey and her husband Jeff have a newborn daughter named Amelia. Dr. Bailey enjoys knitting, cooking and backpacking.

Dr. McManigal and his wife Lindsay have a two year old son named Gavin and are expecting their second child. Dr. McManigal enjoys swimming, biking, kayaking and playing the banjo.

Dr. Barry O'Brien has been practicing in Fort Collins since 2003. Dr. O'Brien completed his Medical degree at Creighton University School Of Medicine in Omaha Nebraska. Dr. O'Brien completed his residency at The University of Texas Southwestern in Dallas Texas.

When not working Dr. O'Brien enjoys hiking, biking, camping, and spending time with his family.

Lorrie Kehmeier, P.A.-C joined the Youth Clinic in 1987. She attended Colorado State University and obtained her bachelor's degree and master's degree in Child Health from the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center. Lorrie is licensed by the State of Colorado and certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. She is an associate clinical professor at the University of Colorado at Denver Health Sciences Center.

Lorrie and her husband, Ken, have three children. Her free time is spent in family activities including gardening and camping.

Mary K. Baker, P.A.-C is a native Coloradoan and received her bachelor's degree from Mesa State College and her certificate in Child Health from the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center. Mary is licensed by the Medical Board of Examiners and certified by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants.

Mary and her husband, Geoff, have one young daughter.  They enjoy hiking, biking, running, and other outdoor activities.

Traci Hess, P.A.-C grew up in Greeley and received her bachelor's degree from the University of Colorado in Boulder. She joined the Youth Clinic in 1998 after graduating from the Child Health Associate/Physician Assistant Program at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center in Denver. She is licensed by the State of Colorado and certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.

Traci and her husband, Eric have two young sons. She enjoys time spent with family and friends, traveling, taking walks and going to movies.

Chauna Scanga, P.A.-C joined the Youth Clinic in 1999. She grew up in Wyoming and received her bachelor's degree from Colorado State University and her Certificate in Child Health from the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center. Chauna is licensed by the Colorado Board of Medical Examiners and Certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants

Chauna and her husband, John, have two young sons. They enjoy their small farm and spending time with family.

Pam Riffe, P.A.-C grew up in Fort Collins and joined the Youth Clinic in December, 1999. She attended CSU and CU receiving her bachelors degree in Medical Sciences and earned her certificate from the Child Health Associate/Physician Assistant Program at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center.   Pam is licensed by the Colorado Board of Medical Examiners and certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.

Pam grew up in Fort Collins prior to returning to school Pam worked as a homemaker. She and her husband, Tom, have two grown children and two grandsons. Pam enjoys swimming, cycling, hiking, friends, and family.

Lindsay von Bernuth P.A.-C received her Masters Degree from Colorado State University. She attended the University of Colorado at Denver Health Sciences Center, graduating from the Physician Assistant program in 2002. Lindsay joined the Youth Clinic in 2006 after working as a Pediatric Physician Assistant in Westminster, Colorado. She is certified by the National Commission of Physician Assistants and is licensed by the State of Colorado.

Lindsay and her husband Kirk have a young daughter. She enjoys spending time with family and friends, sports, reading and traveling.

Brian Mesinger, Ph.D. joined the Fort Collins Youth Clinic in 1994. Dr. Mesinger grew up in Virginia and attended the University of Delaware. He received his Ph.D. in clinical psychology from Hofstra University in New York. Dr. Mesinger completed internships in both school psychology and pediatric psychology.

Brian has a grown daughter. His interests include travel, photography, hiking, bike racing, and home renovation.

Roxanne K. Batezel, M.S.C.C.C. joined the Youth Clinic as a speech/language pathologist in the fall of 2000 after working in a private practice and a University Clinic in San Antonio, Texas. She is a native of Colorado and receives her master's degree from Colorado State University.

Roxanne and her husband, Tony, have two sons. She enjoys reading, biking, photography, and spending time with family and friends.

1957-2008