Cardiologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Chiropractor providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dentist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dermatologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Family Physician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
OB-GYN providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Ophthalmologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Orthopedic Surgeon providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Pediatrician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Physical Therapist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Podiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Psychiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dr. Nora Muakkassa is a board-certified ophthalmologist and medical retina specialist. She graduated from Cornell University and earned her medical degree from New York University School of Medicine, where she was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha honor society. She went on to complete her ophthalmology residency and a fellowship in medical retina at Tufts Medical Center.
Following her training, Dr. Muakkassa joined the faculty at Tufts Medical Center as an assistant professor. During her time there, she led the retina curriculum for ophthalmology residents and contributed to the training of retina fellows. Dr. Muakkassa is the co-founder of OphthoGenie, an educational ophthalmology company she started with her colleague in 2019. She has published several scientific articles and presented her research at national ophthalmology meetings.
Since 2019, Dr. Muakkassa has been dedicated to providing comprehensive ophthalmic care in Colorado, with a special focus on diseases of the retina.
Outside of medicine, she enjoys spending time with her family, hiking, cooking, and gardening.
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.
“Kristyn has been such a pleasure to work with. She’s very attentive to my needs which I very much appreciate. She very knowledgeable, answering any questions I might have. I could not ask for a better person or someone more professional.”
Michael K. Cavanagh, MD joined Westmed Family HealthCare. He has a special interest in Sports Medicine and Wilderness Medicine. He is Board Certified. During his leisure time, Dr. Cavanagh enjoys running, cycling and snowboarding. Originally from Connecticut, he is married with two children.
Philosophy:
"My primary goal as a physician is excellence in the care I provide. My philosophy is to treat my patients as a whole person, not just treating an illness.”
Specialty: Family Practice
In practice at WMFH: 1996
Education
Undergraduate: Drake University 1983 -1986
Medical School
University of Iowa 1990 -1993
Residency: University of Connecticut 1993 -1996
Board Certifications/Associations
American Board of Family Physicians, Board Certified 1993
Ida Rastegar graduated from Yale University and earned her M.D. at Emory University in Atlanta. She completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology and went on to join the faculty at UCLA for several years. After moving to Boulder, CO with her husband and three children, she took on the role of office manager for Rinnova. She is excited about some of the newer treatments at Rinnova such as Cellfina cellulite treatment and Halo. With her experience in OB/GYN she is thrilled to introduce patients to the newest vaginal rejuvenation treatment offered, diVa. When she is not at Rinnova, she spends time with her children and her Yorkie, Nutmeg. She loves yoga, cooking, and exploring new restaurants around town.
Soquel (pronounced “So-Kell”) Schafer, PA-C, is a board-certified physician assistant practicing at Colorado Springs Urological Associates, PLLC, in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Originally from Northern California, Soquel graduated from the California Polytechnic State University at San Luis Obispo, California, where she received her undergraduate degree. She then attended Marshall B. Ketchum University in Fullerton, California, where she received her master’s degree in medical science in the physician associate program.
While she finds all areas of urology interesting, she gives special emphasis to female-related urinary complaints, BPH, urinary stone care, and hormonal replacement therapy management. Soquel knows a patient’s time is precious, and she works hard to promote a supportive and positive patient/provider interaction by listening to concerns in their entirety.
Before becoming a physician assistant, Soquel worked as a physical therapy aid, caring for elders with memory loss, and as a behavioral instructor for children with Autism.
When Soquel isn’t working, she loves to backpack, bake (and more importantly, eat) bread, take overland trips in an old Toyota with her family, and has just started to dip her toe into mountain biking (yikes!). She has lived for several years in South America and is fluent in Spanish.
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