Pediatricians











Carole Anderson DO

Dr. Carole Anderson joined the Youth Clinic in 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 children. She enjoys skiing, traveling, and spending time with her children.

Beth Ballard MD

Dr. Beth Ballard joined the Youth Clinic in 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.

Amy Bailey MD

Dr. Amy Bailey joined the Youth Clinic in 2008 and 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 two daughters named Amelia and Lily. Dr. Bailey enjoys knitting, cooking and backpacking.

Julie Brockway MD

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 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.

John Guenther MD

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 MD

Dr. Vaughn Hanson joined the 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 MD

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.

Barry O'Brien MD

Dr. Barry O'Brien has been practicing in Fort Collins since 2003 and joined the Youth Clinic in 2008. 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 MD

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 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