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Dr. Ashleigh Sartor is a graduate of Swedish Medical Center Family Medicine Residency. Prior to moving to Denver for residency, she received her medical degree from Wayne State University in Detroit, and undergraduate degrees in Chemistry and Biology from Hope College in Michigan.Dr. Sartor enjoys the opportunity that Family Medicine provides for forming therapeutic relationships with a large variety of patients. Dr. Sartor brings a broad scope of care to Altitude Internal Medicine and active in all aspects of medicine including Women’s Health.
Dr. Sartor maintains certification in both Primary Care and Functional Medicine. Functional Medicine uses a “whole person” approach to address the underlying causes of disease, engaging both patient and practitioner in a therapeutic partnership. She embraces healthy living and healthy cooking and brings this expertise to her patients and as the director of the ‘Elite Medical Weight Loss’ program at Altitude.
Dr. Rebecca Nickell is an Osteopathic Physician who graduated from Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2002. She learned to love Colorado while completing her residency at Southern Colorado Family Medicine in Pueblo, Colorado. She enjoys treating the whole person, using a whole body rather than a disease focused approach to health and wellness. Her interests include general family medicine, well women care, osteopathic manipulation, mental health, and assisting with weight loss. She loves taking care of whole families from young children to their grandparents.
Dr Nickell grew up all over the South. After hearing about how her grandfather, a small-town family practice physician, really took care of his whole community, she knew it was her dream as well. When not practicing medicine, she loves spending time with her three daughters and extended family. She loves reading, live theater, sewing, and designing costumes for the whole family.
Dr. Tana Smith is an experienced board-certified family physician with over 20 years of dedicated service in the field of medicine. As a Colorado native, she’s had the privilege of serving Colorado communities for more than two decades. Dr. Smith is an alumnus of the University of Denver. She graduated from the University of Colorado School of Medicine, followed by residency at St. Anthony Family Medicine Residency Program in Denver. Her experience spans various facets of family medicine, with a particular emphasis on fostering strong patient-physician partnerships and shared decision-making. Dr. Smith’s approach to healthcare is grounded in the belief that effective treatment plans are best developed through collaborative efforts between physician and patient. She is passionate about getting to know her patients and working together to keep patients and their families healthy.
As aColorado native, Dr. Smith has called Littleton home for over 20 years. She and her husband have been married for over 40 years and are proud parents to adult children and grandparents to several grandchildren. Dr. Smith’s deep-rooted connection to her community is mirrored by her love for the Colorado outdoors. Her personal interests include swimming, hiking, biking, and skiing. Additionally, she enjoys reading, which provides her with relaxation and personal enrichment.
Dr. Sarah Mack is a Colorado Native who completed medical school at Rocky Vista University. She received her undergraduate degree in biology with a minor in chemistry at University of Northern Colorado and a masters in Biomedical Sciences from Colorado State University. She then completed residency with Durant Family Medicine in Oklahoma learning to care for a rural population and help an underserved population manage their health. Dr. Mack enjoys caring for whole families and providing thorough care through education and discussion of options.
Dr. Mack enjoys spending time with her husband and family when she’s not practicing medicine. She enjoys being in the mountains as much as possible with hiking, camping, and off-roading with her husband. She enjoys cooking and baking for her loved ones and learning new techniques when she can.
Clay is a Colorado native that received a bachelors of Science degree in Human Biology from University of Colorado at Colorado springs. He went on to receive at Master’s Degree in Public Health from Westminster College in Salt Lake City leading to a direct commission onto active duty as a Public Health Officer in the Air Force. After 4 years and multiple decorations he transitioned to the National Guard where he continues his service as he completed a Master’s in Physician Assistant Studies from the University of South Dakota. He has worked in the Emergency Department and is excited to move to Primary Care. Clay has worked in all his previous careers to prevent disease in communities and is ecstatic about the opportunity to continue that mission in Primary Care for his patients.
Clay spends his time outside of the clinic with his wife Jenny, their son Parker and daughter Adalyn enjoying life in Colorado. He is an avid cyclist, runner, hiker, hunter, fly-fisherman and skier.
Alyssa Coleman is passionate about providing primary care and preventative healthcare to her patients. She believes the best way to tackle healthcare is to prevent problems from happening at the start. She likes to build relationships with her patients by working with them as a team to address their concerns.
Alyssa completed the Family Nurse Practitioner program from the University of Colorado Anschutz. She also has a Master of Public Health from Boston University.
Being a Colorado native, Alyssa loves getting up to the mountains. She enjoys snowboarding and hiking. In the last year she has taken up kickboxing. She has two kids, both boys, ages 1 and 3 years old. She also has two dogs: a 2-year-old lab and a 14-year-old cattle dog. They all keep her busy!
David Battiste, PA-C has been in practice since late 2020 and is an NCCPA certified Physician Associate. He is affiliated with the American Academy of Physician Associates, the Physician Assistant Education Association, and the LBGT PA Caucus. Specializing in Family Medicine, David holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Organizational Leadership and an Associate of Applied Science in Paramedicine, as well as a Masters of Clinical Health Services. He believes that teaching and expertise are not mutually exclusive, with passion being the overlap for a great educator.
David also believes that healthcare is a fundamental human right and aims to provide significant medical and mental wellness to his patients while educating and motivating them, as well as his peers and family, to advocate for themselves to achieve their ideal physical and mental wellness. In his personal time, David enjoys spending time with his wife and two daughters, and is a health enthusiast and avid outdoors person who enjoys reading, music, camping, and backpacking.
Taylor Jamieson is an accomplished Practice Administrator with a robust background in healthcare. He holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration from Tennessee Technological University. With a total of 14 years of experience, Taylor spent 7 years working as a Medical Assistant, specializing in cardiology and urgent care, before transitioning into management roles. For the past 7 years, he has been dedicated to leading teams in primary care, bringing a wealth of expertise and a strong commitment to patient care.
Taylor lives with his wife in Lakewood, where they enjoy the serene environment. In his free time, Taylor is passionate about running and immersing himself in books, finding balance between his professional and personal life.
Experienced Administrative Professional with a demonstrated history of success in a variety of provider specialties in the Hospital & Healthcare industry. Skilled in Healthcare Information Technology (HIT), Revenue Cycle, Electronic Medical Record (EMR), Process Improvement, Credentialing, Practice Development, Expansion and Consolidation. Strong history in Practice Optimization, Cost Management and Patient Satisfaction. Susan graduated with honors from Colorado State University with a Masters in Healthcare Administration and from Southern New Hampshire University with a Bachelor of Science Healthcare Administration.
Shara Hansen is a Board Certified Nurse Practitioner who earned her undergraduate degree in Nursing from Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois and her master’s degree as a Family Nurse Practitioner from the University of Colorado. Shara has been practicing primary care medicine for over 20 years.
She has advanced training in Clinical Nutrition, Anti-aging Medicine, Bio-identical Hormone Therapy, Acupuncture, Medical Aesthetics, and in Executive Leadership. Shara serves as the Executive Vice-Chair of Altitude Family & Internal Medicine and is the Director of our nonprofit entity, the Altitude Health Foundation.
Shara values quality, patient-centric, holistic care for every patient. She is married to her childhood sweetheart and has 2 beautiful daughters. She enjoys spending time with her family and spending time outdoors hiking, biking, running, swimming, snowshoeing, and snowboarding.
Dr. Hansen earned his medical degree with honors at the University of Illinois College of Medicine and completed his residency training at St. Anthony Hospital in Denver. Dr. Hansen is the only triple board-certified Primary Care Physician, Clinical Lipidologist, and Nutrition Specialist in the United States. Dr. Hansen has been practicing in Denver for over 25 years and serves as the Executive Chair for Altitude Family & Internal Medicine, Professor of Medicine at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, and Board Trustee for Colorado Health Neighborhoods.
Dr. Hansen is a nationally-featured expert on heart disease, hypertension, cholesterol, diabetes, nutrition, and longevity. He has been featured on NBC’s TodayShow.com and MSNBC and has contributed to many books and publications including Breakthroughs in Natural Healing and Building Foundations for Change from the bestselling “Wake Up and Live the Life You Love” Series. Dr. Hansen’s latest highly anticipated book, Transcending Cholesterol is scheduled for release in the near future.
For his clinical work, Dr. Hansen is proud to be distinguished as a Patients’ Choice Award winner, an honor bestowed to the top 5% of physicians in the United States as voted by patients, for several years.
