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.
I was born and raised in Boise, Idaho. From a young age, I was fascinated by innovation and the human experience. Early in life, I assumed a caregiving role for multiple family members, inspiring my pursuit of medicine. During my undergraduate years at the University of Idaho in Moscow, I co-created a viral TED talk titled “A Crash Course in Organic Chemistry” with my mentor, Dr. Jakob Magolan, and worked in a multidisciplinary video game studio with my computer science and genetics professors.
After graduating with degrees in microbiology, molecular biology, and biotechnology, I went on to the University of Colorado School of Medicine where I served as executive producer on an upcoming documentary, “Diversity and Inclusion in Medicine: The Journey.” I’m passionate about nearly every discipline within and outside of medicine, and am eager to begin this residency as an internist at Sky Ridge Hospital.
In addition to mastering the skills to become an excellent physician, I am committed to finding creative ways to bring comfort and joy to his patients during their most challenging times.
I have lived in Colorado my whole life - first Highlands Ranch and then Castle Rock. I received my undergraduate degree in Biology from CSU in Fort Collins before returning to south Denver to complete medical school here at RVU. I am passionate about making patients feel heard and working together to help them meet their goals.
Outside of my career I spend my time with my wife Mikayla and our family and friends. You can find me rock climbing, mountain biking, or cross-country skiing. I also enjoy playing strategy board or video games, gardening, and woodworking in the garage.
I was born and raised in San Jose, California. For my undergraduate education, I attended Santa Clara University and majored in Bioengineering. I went on to attend Touro University Nevada for medical school. I chose Internal Medicine because I enjoy the critical thinking and problem-solving required. Working through complex cases feels a bit like being a detective, piecing together clues to arrive at the right diagnosis. I also appreciate the breadth of the field, and how it allows me to care for a wide variety of patients and conditions. In my free time, I enjoy watching sports, going to concerts, trying new restaurants and breweries, and staying active, whether that’s going to the gym, hiking, or playing pickleball.
I’m from Big Spring, Texas. I played volleyball at ASU before going to medical school at Kansas City University Medical School in Joplin, MO.
I had never heard of Internal Medicine before my third-year rotations, but then fell in love, switched specialties that month, and I now plan to be a hospitalist.
I had only been to Denver a couple of times before coming here recently, and now I absolutely love it and hope to stay here. I moved here with my boyfriend Casey and our two dogs, Arlo and Pippy. We are looking forward to skiing, hiking, playing video games at home and enjoying all the types of the local sports that Denver offers. We are especially excited about football, as everyone in my family is a huge Broncos fan. I’m hoping that my two sisters and parents will visit frequently!
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.
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
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.
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