Physicians
Robert I. Carson, M.D.
David R. Cochrane, M.D.
Robert J. Doolan, M.D.
Mark E. Elles, M.D.
Anna M. Kendrick, M.D.
Alan J. Spees, M.D.
Brian Winn, M.D.
Robert I. Carson, M.D.
I am a doctor because...“Medicine was the perfect career for me. I have the opportunity to establish long term relationships with my patients and help them to obtain maximum health and quality of life. I also find medicine to be intellectually stimulating and exciting.”
Primary Specialty:
Internal Medicine
Education:
Undergraduate:
Stanford University
Medical Education:
University of Colorado
Residency:
Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA
Board Certifications:
Diplomat, American Board of Internal Medicine
Professional Affiliations:
American College of Physicians
Colorado Medical Society
Denver Medical Society
Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Medicine, University of Colorado School of Medicine
I chose to live in Denver because...
“I love the mountains—hiking and skiing—and all of the cultural opportunities Colorado offers.”
David R. Cochrane, M.D.
I am a doctor because...“Even though I was a science major in college, I found that I had the ability to talk to people. It was then that I decided that I should probably go into medicine.”
Primary Specialty:
Internal Medicine
Education:
Undergraduate:
Harvard University
Medical Education:
Johns Hopkins University
Residency:
Presbyterian/St. Lukes Medical Center, Denver, CO
Board Certifications:
Diplomat, American Board of Internal Medicine
Professional Affiliations:
Diplomat, American Board of Internal Medicine
American Society of Internal Medicine
Colorado Medical Society
Colorado Associated Primary Care Physicians
Denver Medical Society
I chose to live in Denver because...
“The weather, my friends and the proximity to the mountains.”
Robert J. Doolan, M.D.
I am a doctor because...“I started my career as an electrical engineer, but decided that I needed a profession that allowed me to interact with people more. I chose internal medicine because I truly value developing long-term relationships with my patients.”
Primary Specialty:
Internal Medicine
Education:
Undergraduate:
University of Michigan
Medical Education:
Wayne State University
Residency:
University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Denver, CO
Board Certifications:
Diplomat, American Board of Internal Medicine
Professional Affiliations:
Clinical Faculty, University of Colorado School of Medicine
American College of Physicians
Colorado Medical Society
Denver Medical Society
I chose to live in Denver because...
“I love the variety of outdoor activities available in Colorado. We are able to hike, bike, swim, ski, golf, camp and fish, all while being able to enjoy the benefits of living in a city the size of Denver.”
Mark E. Elles, M.D.
I am a doctor because...“First and foremost, I like taking care of people. But I also enjoy the intellectual stimulation that comes with practicing medicine in order to constantly improve my knowledge and expertise.”
Primary Specialty:
Internal Medicine
Education:
Undergraduate:
University of Nebraska
Medical Education:
University of Nebraska
Residency:
St. Joseph’s Hospital, Phoenix, AZ
Board Certifications:
Diplomat, American Board of Internal Medicine
Professional Affiliations:
University of Colorado School of Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine
I chose to live in Denver because...
“The two main reasons are the incredible weather and the ability to enjoy the outdoors year round.”
Anna M. Kendrick, M.D.
I am a doctor because...“I believe in complete medical care for the patient—treating the whole person instead of just one area at a time. I choose to practice primary care because it allows me to provide long term, continuity of care for my patients.”
Primary Specialty:
Internal Medicine/Women’s Health
Education:
Undergraduate:
Texas A&M University
Medical Education:
University of Arkansas
Residency:
University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Denver, CO
Board Certifications:
Diplomat, American Board of Internal Medicine
Professional Affiliations:
American Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology
North American Menopause Society
American College of Physicians
Colorado Medical Society
Denver Medical Society
I chose to live in Denver because...
“The weather is much cooler here than in the south! I also like the availability of outdoor activities while enjoying the benefits of living in the city.”
Christine I. Neeley, M.D.
I am a doctor because...“I enjoy the natural sciences, as well as the personal interaction I experience with patients.”
Primary Specialty:
Internal Medicine
Education:
Undergraduate:
University of Colorado
Medical Education:
Karls-Eberhard University
Residency:
Exempla St. Joseph Hospital, Denver, CO
Board Certifications:
Diplomat, American Board of Internal Medicine
Professional Affiliations:
University of Colorado, Denver School of Medicine, Residency Program
American College of Physicians
Colorado Medical Society
I chose to live in Denver because...
“I love the endless sunshine, beautiful mountains and being able to enjoy the outdoors with my boys.”
Alan J. Spees, M.D.
I am a doctor because...“I was born in Africa and my folks wanted me to become a missionary doctor. Also, this is the best profession in the world.”
Primary Specialty:
Internal Medicine
Education:
Undergraduate:
Boarding School of Africa
Medical Education:
Geneva College
Residency:
Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center, Denver, CO
Board Certifications:
Diplomat, American Board of Internal Medicine
I chose to live in Denver because...
“Because I love the outdoors and a healthy environment.”
Brian Winn, M.D.
I am a doctor because...“I value the relationships we create with patients, and enjoy the constant learning associated with my profession and being able to apply this knowledge daily.”
Primary Specialty:
Internal Medicine
Education:
Undergraduate:
University of Kansas
Medical Education:
Northwestern University Medical School
Residency:
University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Denver, CO
Board Certifications:
Diplomat, American Board of Internal Medicine
Professional Affiliations:
Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine, University of Colorado at Denver
I chose to live in Denver because
“I am active outdoors. I ride my bike to work and run at least two half marathons every summer.”
