Our Providers

Michael S. Thakor, M.D.

Specialty:
Rheumatology, board certified

Clinical Interests:
Arthritis, autoimmune disorders, osteoporosis

Education:
Bachelor of Science, Creighton University, 1982
Doctor of Medicine, Creighton University, 1987

Residencies:
Internal Medicine, Creighton University, 1987-90
Chief Resident Internal Medicine, Creighton University, 1990-91

Fellowship:
Rheumatology, University of Arizona, 1991-93
Professional Organizations
American College of Rheumatology, fellow member
Hospital Affiliation
Poudre Valley Hospital, Fort Collins, CO

Academic Affiliation:
Clinical Instructor Department of Medicine, University of Colorado School of Medicine

Patricia Mayer, MD

Specialty:
Rheumatology, board certified

Clinical Interests:
Rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, gout, palliative care, bioethics

Education:
University of Illinois, B.S. Biology, 1981
University of Arizona College of Medicine, M.D. 1985
Union College-Mt Sinai School of Medicine, M.S. Bioethics, 2009

Residencies:
Internal Medicine, University of California San Diego, 1985-86
Internal Medicine, University of Arizona, 1987-88

Fellowship:
Rheumatology, University of Arizona, 1989-91

Professional organizations:
American College of Rheumatology, fellow member
Colorado Medical Society
Weld County Medical Society
Rocky Mountain Rheumatism Society
American Society of Bioethics and Humanities
Colorado Healthcare Ethics Forum
American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Care

Hospital Affiliation:
Poudre Valley Hospital, Fort Collins, CO

Amanda Ozanich, PA-C

Specialty:
Rheumatology

Clinical Interests:
Rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus, hypermobility, fibromyalgia

Education:
Bachelor of Science, Michigan State University, 2003
Masters of Physician Assistant Studies, University of New England, 2007

Clinical rotations:
Rheumatology, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Family Medicine, Pediatrics, Emergency Medicine, Critical Care Medicine

Certifications:
National Commission on the certification of physician assistants

Professional Affiliations:
American Academy of Physician Assistants
Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals

Professional experience:
Beals Institute, Lansing, MI, 2007-09