Rosie is originally from Fraser, Colorado although she spent much of her childhood in Grand Junction. She graduated from Grand Junction High School. Following high school, she was active in the competitive snowboarding scene until a serious spine injury forced her to the sidelines. She earned a bachelor's degree in Public Health from the University of Colorado, followed by her... Read More about Rosemary A. Rushton, PA

Dr. Momin is a board-certified neurosurgeon at St. Mary’s hospital in Grand Junction, Colorado. He was born and raised in Acworth, Georgia, which is 30 miles from Atlanta. He attended Harvard College and graduated with highest honors in anthropology. He earned his medical degree from the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, where he developed his interest in neurological surgery. Dr.... Read More about Eric N. Momin, MD

Deno was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. From an early age he knew he wanted a career that would allow him to give back to people. Before he became a physician assistant he served as a Special Agent of the FBI. He attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison where he earned his bachelor of arts in Physician Assistant Studies in 2001. He... Read More about Deno N. Karegeannes, PA

Dr. Brian Witwer grew up in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. He received his medical degree from Temple School of Medicine. During his medical training, he spent a year at Harvard University at Massachusetts General Hospital in the Oncology Department. He completed his residency training at the University of Wisconsin, serving as Chief Resident of Neurological Surgery. During his training, Dr. Witwer participated... Read More about Brian P. Witwer, MD

Dr. Replogle received his MD from the University of Chicago, where he graduated withHonors+AOA, and completed his neurosurgery residency at the University of Virginia. He is theauthor/co-author of more than 60 peer-reviewed papers, abstracts, editorial reviews, and bookchapters. Dr. Replogle is Board Certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery(ABNS).Dr. Replogle completed a combined fellowship in neuroendovascular and operativecerebrovascular surgery... Read More about Robert E. Replogle, MD

Dr. Edward (Ted) Maurin is a Colorado native and a graduate of Grand Junction HighSchool. Dr. Maurin received his engineering degree from Colorado State University,belonging to the Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honors Society, as well as receiving the CSUSilver Medal Award for Outstanding Senior Engineering Student. He earned his medicaldegree from the University of Colorado, where he graduated with honors.... Read More about Edward E. Maurin, MD

Amanda (Welcer) Citkovic joined the Center for Brain and Spine in 2016. Amanda earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. Furthering her education took her to the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Science in Worcester, Massachusetts, where she earned a master's Degree in Physician Assistant Studies. While completing her education,... Read More about Amanda J. Welcer, PA

Basheal (Bobby) Agrawal, MD, is originally from Wisconsin. He graduated with honors from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a major in biology. He earned his medical degree from the University of Madison and completed his residency training there as well. During residency, he was honored with the Resident Academic Achievement Award for scholastic excellence. Dr. Agrawal received grant support for... Read More about Basheal M. Agrawal, MD

A Grand Junction native, Ashlee is thrilled to take care of the community she grew up in. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Western Governors University and a Master of Science in Nursing, Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner from Walden University. Ashlee joined Intermountain Health in 2019, first working as a registered nurse and then transitioning... Read More about Ashlee L. Reed, NP

Originally from California, Derek has a passion for improving the health of his patients and the community. He attended Cal State University in Fullerton for his undergraduate studies and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice. He continued his education by earning a master’s in Social Service Administration from the University of Chicago. Prior to becoming a physician... Read More about Derek D. Diaz, PA

Salim is originally from Beirut, Lebanon. He earned a bachelor’s degree in Physics from the University of Florida in Gainesville, followed by a master’s degree in Medical Science and Physician Assistant Studies from Nova Southeastern University in Orlando, Florida. Salim always loved learning about science in school and wanted to have a career where he could directly help people.As a... Read More about Salim A. Ghorayeb, PA

Mallory Cochran, PA, is a physician assistant specializing in neurosurgery in Grand Junction, CO. Her clinical interests include spine, neurology, critical care, and trauma. She is deeply committed to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care and is guided by Maya Angelou’s insight that people will never forget how you made them feel. Mallory earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Minnesota... Read More about Mallory Cochran, PA

Rebecca hails from Edmond, Oklahoma. She attended the University of Oklahoma in Norman for her undergraduate studies before attending Trine University in Fort Wayne, Indiana where she earned a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies. Rebecca is interested in all thing’s orthopedics, spine and neurology.“I do my best to make each patient feel cared for and understood. We will... Read More about Rebecca Coker, PA