Pediatricians

	Pediatricians Carole Anderson D.O. 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.
	Beth Ballard M.D. 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.
	Julie Brockway M.D. 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.
	Amy Bailey M.D. Dr. Amy Bailey is a graduate of the University of Illinois College of Medicine. Dr. Bailey completed her undergraduate studies at Grinnell College in Grinnell Iowa. She completed a month of her training in our office during her residency at the University of Colorado School Of Medicine in Denver. Dr. Bailey is originally from Beloit Wisconsin. Dr. Bailey and her husband Jeff have a newborn daughter named Amelia. Dr. Bailey enjoys knitting, cooking and backpacking.
	Max Elliott M.D. 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. Dr. Elliott 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. John Guenther M.D. 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. Vaughn Hanson M.D. 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. James McGinnis M.D. 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. Jason McManigal D.O. Dr. Jason McManigal received his medical degree from the Touro University, College of Osteopathic Medicine in Vallejo California. Dr. McManigal also holds a masters degree in medical science from the Hahnemann University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. McManigal completed his undergraduate degree at the University of California at Berkeley. Between his undergraduate and Masters degree, Dr. McManigal worked on Healthcare Policy and Financing in the Clinton White House at the Department of Health and Human Services. Dr. McManigal and his wife Lindsay have two children. Dr. McManigal enjoys swimming, biking, kayaking and playing the banjo. Barry O'Brien M.D. 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. Kirsten Sampera M.D. 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