Serving the needs of Salida, Saguache, and Cotopaxi Colorado

Salida Family Medicine - Staff

David M. Arnett, M.D.

Practice Specialties

Family Medicine:
    Pediatrics
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Surgical Obstetrics
Sports Medicine
Exercise Stress Testing

Academics

Regis University (Outstanding Premed Student Award, Outstanding Biology Student Award)
University of Arizona (Master Program-Anatomy/Physiology 1970-71)
University of Colorado School of Medicine (MD “Cum Laude” 1971-75)
University of Colorado Family Medicine Program (St. Mary Corwin Hospital,
    Internship 1975-76, Residency 1976-78, Fellowship “Governor’s
    Commission Rural Medicine in Colorado” 1978-79)

Professional Recognitions and Affiliations

Staff Member, Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center 1979-present
Chairman, Obstetrics Committee 1986-95

Publications

“Effects of Oral Contraception on Lipid Metabolism”

Leisure Pursuits

Fly Fishing
Western History
Backpacking

James G. Wigington, M.D.

Practice Specialties

Family Medicine:
    Pediatrics
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Surgical Obstetrics
Sports Medicine

Academics

North Eastern Junior College (Associates of Arts 1981-83)
    Colorado State University (Bachelor of Science, Biology 1983-85)
    Colorado State University (Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry 1986-88)
    University of Colorado Health Science Center (Doctorate of Medicine 1997-2001)
North Colorado Family Medicine (Greeley, CO Resident Physician: Family Practice 2001-2004)

Professional Recognitions and Affiliations

Certifications: BLS, ACLS, ATLS
Licensed by Colorado State Board of Medical Examiners
Administrative Chief Resident, North Colorado Family Medicine 2003-04

Leisure Pursuits

Tropical Fish
Bicycle Riding

Stephanie R. Earhart, MD

Practice Specialties

Family Practice: women's health, pediatrics, sports medicine

Academics

Taylor University - BA (1987-1991)
Indiana University School of Medicine Northwest Center (1991-93)
The Pennsylvania State College of Medicine - MD (1993-1995 )
Internship: Family Practice Eisenhower Army Medical Center (1995-1996)
Residency (PGY2-3): Family Practice Eisenhower Army Medical Center (1993-1995)

Professional Recognitions and Affiliations

Initial Certification as American Board of Family Practice Diplomate
Recertified as Diplomate of American Board of Family Medicine

Military Service

1995-2001 Active Duty Army Physician, Captain
2001-2002 Active Duty Army Physician, Major
2002-2003 Inactive Reserves, Major

Society Memberships

American Academy of Family Physicians
Uniformed Services Academy of Family Physicians
Pennsylvania Academy of Family Physicians
Pennsylvania Medical Society
Luzeme County Medical Society

Leisure Pursuits

Family activities, downhill skiing, travel, running/walking, hiking, reading, golf, church activities; hoping to resume mountain biking and camping

Vince Stack, MD

Academics

Utah State University Logan, Utah (1984-1989)
Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry
Bachelor of Science in Bioveterinary Science
Spanish Language Minor
Graduated Cum Laude

University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake Gay, Utah (1989-1993)
Doctor of Medicine
Ciba-Geigy Community Service Award
Honors in Internal Medicine, OB-GYN, Psychiatry and Physical Diagnosis
Swedish Hospital Family Practice Residency, Seattle, WA (1993-1996)
Full spectrum residency including pediatrics, OB and adult

Professional Recognitions and Affiliations

Salt Lake City Free Clinic, SLC, Utah - Volunteer physician staffing director (while in medical school, I recruited and scheduled volunteer physicians to staff a homeless clinic 9/90-9/92)
North Country Community Health Center, Flagstaff Arizona - Medical, Director, 3 clinic sites (1/99-3/02)
Flagstaff Medical Center, Flagstaff Arizona - Family Practice Department Chairman (1/02-1/05)
Flagstaff Medical Center, Flagstaff Arizona - Allied Health Committee Chairman (1/03-1/06)
The Peaks Health Care Center, Flagstaff Arizona - Medical Director, 58 bed skilled nursing facility (3/02-current)
Infinia Health Care, Flagstaff Arizona - Medical Director, 80 bed skilled nursing facility (3/02-current)
Flagstaff Medical Center Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit, Flagstaff, Arizona - Medical Director, 9 bed inpatient rehab unit (11/03-current)
Winslow Campus of Care, Winslow, Arizona - Medical Director, 120 bed skilled nursing facility (6/05-current)
FMC Palliative Care Program, Flagstaff Arizona - Founding director of inpatient palliative care program (6/06-10/07)

Other Experience

Maniilaq Medical Center, Kotzebue, Alaska- Adult, pediatric and Obstetrics (medical school rotation, 1/93-3/93)
Hospital Nacional de Guatemala, Guatemala City, Guatemala - Pediatric and adult inpatient care (medical school rotation, 6/93-8/93)
AMSA International Health Task Force - Newsletter Editor for nationally distributed semi-monthly publication (1990-1991)

Leisure Pursuits

1983-1991 - National Outdoor Leadership School - Mountaineering Course Leader and Instructor, leading numerous 30 day expeditions in Wyoming, Alaska, Canada and Washington
Current: - Organize and lead numerous private mountaineering trips and expeditions throughout North and South America
Colorado Class III Whitewater Raft Guide certification pending
Numerous marathon and 50 mile trail running competitions
Nordic, telemark and backcountry skiing
Bowhunting and flyfishing

Karen Adamson RN, MSN. WHNP-C

Practice Specialties

Gynecology
Contraception
Breast Disease
Teen Health
Menopause management

Academics

Drexel University 2006-2009
Academic Honors
Masters of Science in Nursing
Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner

San Diego State University 1987-1991
Bachelors of Science in Nursing, Registered Nurse

Professional Recognition

Board Certified as a Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner
Licensed Registered Nurse
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation instructor
Member: American Association of Nurse Practitioners
Member: Nurse Practitioner of Women’s Health

Leisure Pursuits

Running, biking, hiking, reading and anything involving my two teenage children