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Physician Assistant

Heather Whiting is a native of Colorado and has been fortunate to serve the community as a physician assistant and patient care advocate since 2003.

She began her pursuit of a career in medicine at the University of Northern Colorado where she earned a Bachelors and a Masters degree in Human Biology. Upon graduation, Heather worked at the University of Colorado Hospital as a Rehab Therapy Technician. She later graduated from the Physician Assistant program at Red Rocks Community College in Lakewood, Colorado with honors and earned a second Master’s degree, a Masters of Medical Science from Saint Francis University.

Heather is very passionate about medicine and believes in caring for the whole patient. She enjoys working side by side with patients striving to achieve optimal physical and emotional health. She is experienced in treating patients across a wide spectrum of disease states and ages, from adolescence to geriatrics. She has special interest in disease prevention and health promotion.

Heather loves spending time with her husband and two sons. They enjoy the beautiful Rocky Mountains, camping, hiking, biking, and snowboarding.

Education

Medical School: Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine – Chicago, IL

Internship

Internal Medicine: Exempla St. Joseph Hospital – Denver, CO

Residency

Diagnostic Radiology: University of Colorado – Aurora, CO

Fellowship

Interventional Radiology: Medical College of Wisconsin – Milwaukee, WI

Board Certification

American Board of Radiology 2016

Tony Brown, MD, is the Medical Director and a board-certified vascular and interventional radiologist specializing in pelvic stabilization and kyphoplasty at RIA Endovascular. Dr. Brown sees patients at the practice's location in Greenwood Village, Colorado.

He pursued medical school at Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine in Chicago, Illinois, followed by an internship in Internal Medicine at Exempla St. Joseph Hospital in Denver, Colorado, and a residency in Diagnostic Radiology at the University of Colorado in Aurora.

Dr. Brown completed his fellowship in Interventional Radiology at the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee. 

He has contributed to a number of publications and presentations, such as:

• Gipson MG, Smith, MT, Durham JD, Brown A, Johnson T, Ray CE Jr, Gupta RK, Kondo KL, Rochon PJ, Ryu RK. Intravascular US-Guided Portal Vein Access: Improved Procedural Metrics during TIPS Creation. Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, 2016 Aug; 27(8):1140-7. PMID: 26852944
• Charles E Ray, Anthony C Brown, Tyler J Green, Helena Winston, Sara M Kreidler, Deborah H Glueck, Paul J Rochon. Survival outcomes in patients with advanced hepatocellular carcinoma treated with drug-eluting bead chemoembolization. American Journal of Roentgenology. 2015; 204: 440-447. PMID: 25615768
• Brown A, Malden E, Kugelmas M, Kortz E. Diagnosis of pancreatic duct-portal vein fistula; a case report and review of the literature. Journal of Radiology Case Reports. 2014 March; 8(3):31-38. PMID: 24967026

In 2016, Dr. Brown obtained board certification from the American Board of Radiology (ABR).

He is committed to caring for patients at RIA Endovascular and truly provides exceptional care.

Dr. Analice Hoffenberg, or Dr. Ana, as she is usually tenderly called by her patients, is the Medical Director at Your Wellness Journey Center. She is Board-Certified in both Clinical General Preventive Medicine and Addiction Medicine. Dr. Hoffenberg is from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and speaks fluently Portuguese, Spanish and English. She graduated from Medical School at the Universidade Estadual do Rio de Janeiro, and had clinical training in Pediatrics, General Clinical Preventive Medicine and Addiction Medicine, and completed a Master in Science of Public Health, all at the University of Colorado. Dr. Ana is clinical faculty at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, where she has acquired, over decades of practice, along with years of work in the private sector, extensive experience treating addicted patients with comorbid psychiatric conditions. She is excited to now open Your Wellness Journey Center, extending her tender loving care to her new patients here.

Pradeep Raj Rai, MD, FASAM, is a board-certified medical doctor and a Fellow of the American Society of Medicine. He is the medical director at Magnolia Medical Group, with locations in Denver and Wheat Ridge, Colorado, and he is board-certified in addiction medicine to offer the highest-quality care to every patient he sees.

Dr. Rai received his bachelor’s degree in cellular and molecular biology from Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana, before going on to earn his medical degree. After working for several years in the field of addiction medicine, he founded Magnolia Medical Group to provide the residents of Colorado with resources for addiction that combine behavioral health solutions alongside effective medical care.

Dr. Rai has experience in the many forms of addiction medicine and an unceasing dedication to making a positive impact on the lives of his clients and their families.

He welcomes anyone in need of help to Magnolia Medical Group, where they can expect comprehensive, nonjudgmental treatment in a safe and compassionate environment.

Val has over 14 years of healthcare and management experience. She spent nine years working as Practice Administrator and Billing Supervisor of a well-established Ophthalmology and Optometry practice. As Magnolia Medical Group's Director of Operations, she works closely with medical providers, counselors, psychiatrists, laboratory staff, medical assistants, and clinic administration staff to consistently develop and nurture a clinic atmosphere that is beneficial and conducive to helping those in recovery. Val has been with Magnolia Medical Group since May of 2021.

Val is a Colorado Native who lives with her husband and their two children. She enjoys camping, hiking, paddle boarding, and most other outdoor activities. She is also an avid reader, so if you ever need a good book recommendation, she's your girl! Val attended Colorado State University to complete a bachelor's degree in Organizational Leadership.

Dr. Claire Hardin, DNP, FNP-C, is a highly skilled family nurse practitioner at P2 Wellness in locations in both Parker and Lakewood, Colorado. 

She began her impressive career in emergency medicine at Yale New Haven Health in Connecticut, where she honed her skills as a bedside nurse and critical care specialist for eight years. She earned her nursing degree from Yale University followed by a Doctorate in Nursing Practice (DNP) from Quinnipiac University in Connecticut. 

Claire’s dedication to patient care led her to pursue a fellowship in emergency medicine and child abuse, where she received the prestigious Trewin Award for leadership and became a health policy fellow advocating for patient rights.

With a passion for global health, Claire has worked and taught healthcare in diverse settings across Nepal, Haiti, Uganda, and Nicaragua. In 2018, she relocated to Colorado and joined Children’s Hospital Colorado in the emergency department, followed by roles in an IV infusion center and a family health clinic. Claire is now thrilled to bring her expertise in continuity of care to P2 Wellness, where she emphasizes the importance of holistic patient care and precision based medicine.

With over 15 years in healthcare, Claire deeply values the patient-provider relationship. She credits both her parents, who are dedicated healthcare professionals, for instilling in her the importance of compassionate patient care.

Outside of her professional life, Claire enjoys hiking with her three dogs, practicing yoga, and cooking with her husband. She remains close to her East Coast family, who continue to inspire her in her work. 

Summit Health and Pain provides comprehensive health care and pain management services in Colorado with locations in Denver, Colorado Springs, La Junta, and Pueblo. Our practice's highly skilled and compassionate providers offer outstanding care by developing strong relationships with our patients and fulfilling their needs using a multidisciplinary approach.

While our team specializes in primary care with an emphasis on interventional pain management for patients suffering from chronic pain, neuropathy, migraines, and other conditions, our primary care services are also an integral part of our philosophy.

Our primary care services include treatment and management of a wide variety of conditions including diabetes, high blood pressure, thyroid disorders, asthma, high cholesterol, and COPD.

Our primary care preventative medicine services include wellness exams for patients 7 and older and immunizations for patients 18 and older. We are able to provide resources to parents of children aged 7-18 on where to obtain the appropriate vaccinations for your child.

Summit Health and Pain’s providers also understand the importance of optimal mental health and are experienced in treating depression, anxiety, ADHD, and other mental health conditions.

Find out more about the exceptional services available at Summit Health and Pain and schedule a consultation by calling the nearest office or booking online.

We offer rapid testing and expert acute care for flu, strep, COVID-19, and other infectious diseases. We can often perform this testing for both existing and new patients with same or next-day appointments for your convenience.

We are one of the few practices in Southern Colorado who continually accept new patients with both commercial and public insurances such as Medicare, Medicaid, and HealthFirst Colorado.

For additional patient convenience, we will soon have a private lab – housed in our Colorado Springs location – which will ensure coverage of in-house lab tests, and pharmacy services are currently available in the same building as our Denver location.

Summit Health and Pain provides comprehensive health care and pain management services in Colorado with locations in Denver, Colorado Springs, La Junta, and Pueblo. Our practice's highly skilled and compassionate providers offer outstanding care by developing strong relationships with our patients and fulfilling their needs using a multidisciplinary approach.

While our team specializes in primary care with an emphasis on interventional pain management for patients suffering from chronic pain, neuropathy, migraines, and other conditions, our primary care services are also an integral part of our philosophy.

Our primary care services include treatment and management of a wide variety of conditions including diabetes, high blood pressure, thyroid disorders, asthma, high cholesterol, and COPD.

Our primary care preventative medicine services include wellness exams for patients 7 and older and immunizations for patients 18 and older. We are able to provide resources to parents of children aged 7-18 on where to obtain the appropriate vaccinations for your child.

Summit Health and Pain’s providers also understand the importance of optimal mental health and are experienced in treating depression, anxiety, ADHD, and other mental health conditions.

Find out more about the exceptional services available at Summit Health and Pain and schedule a consultation by calling the nearest office or booking online.

We offer rapid testing and expert acute care for flu, strep, COVID-19, and other infectious diseases. We can often perform this testing for both existing and new patients with same or next-day appointments for your convenience.

We are one of the few practices in Southern Colorado who continually accept new patients with both commercial and public insurances such as Medicare, Medicaid, and HealthFirst Colorado.

For additional patient convenience, we will soon have a private lab – housed in our Colorado Springs location – which will ensure coverage of in-house lab tests, and pharmacy services are currently available in the same building as our Denver location.