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Dr. Vader is one of 11 kids from a Gunnison ranching family.

Her medical degree is from North Texas State University and her residency was a St. Joseph’s Hospital in Phoenix, AZ.

Her definition of health is “being well both physically and mentally”. Her sense of humor and easy-going personality help encourage this philosophy.

Her area of interest and training is critical care medicine, child abuse and neglect. Her favorite hobbies are gardening and art.

Dr. Mira received her medical degree from Medical University in Gdansk, Poland and completed her residency training at Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center, Brooklyn, NY.

She describes herself as being passionate for pediatrics. Dr. Mira enjoys all aspects of pediatrics; however her special interests are in mental health including behavioral problems in youngsters. She had been working in a rural area of Kentucky with numerous vulnerable children for about 8 years. She focused on providing them complex medical and mental health care and supporting parents in unlocking their children’s potential.

In her free time she loves skiing, hiking and any outdoor activity with her husband and two lovely dogs. She also enjoys music and movies. She loves Montrose for the excellent professional and recreational opportunities.

Our “Dr. Meo” has a special interest in caring for newborns as well as the prevention and treatment of infectious disease and diabetes. He believes the community plays an important role in assuring that youngsters achieve their full potential.

Dr. Meo received his medical education at the University of Santo Tomas in Manila, Philippines. He completed an internship and residency in Pediatrics at the New York Medical College at Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla, NY.

In his spare time, Dr. Meo enjoys music, gardening, bowling, working out in the gym, and spending time with our kids.

Dr. Teal is a native of Colorado. He received his medical degree from Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in Northern Missouri after finishing residency as a co-chief resident at UCSF-Fresno and Children’s Hospital of Central California.

While easily excited about all that pediatrics has to offer, Teal has a special interest in orthopedic issues in kids and sports medicine for our growing athletes.

When not at work, you will find him at the park with his family, or off exploring the beautiful natural treasures of Colorado.

Dr. Miller was born right here in beautiful Montrose and lived here until Middle School. His family then relocated to Arkansas, where he ultimately went to college and Medical School. He then joined the US Navy for medical school. During his seven years on active duty he was afforded the opportunity to care for children all over the world through Humanitarian deployments. He separated from the Navy in 2014 and worked as a General Pediatrician in the San Luis Valley in Alamosa, CO.

Dr. Miller enjoys all aspects of pediatrics. He very much enjoys the variety of practice that comes from being a rural Colorado pediatrician. He loves seeing everything from newborns to adolescents transitioning to college. He has been known to “nerd out” in scientific discussion with his interests in science and vaccine advocacy. Over the years he has found himself with a number of veteran’s children as well as a number of LGBTQ teens. He loves providing a safe place for all children to get the care they need.

When not at work, he enjoys playing in the mountains with his wife and two young sons. He also enjoys woodworking, rafting, kayaking, and cheering on the Broncos.

Ashley is a graduate of Truman State University (BA – psychology & art) and Lindenwood University (MA – professional & school counseling) both in Missouri where she grew-up. She has spent the first seven years of her career as a school counselor, five of them in Montrose County Schools. She has enjoyed getting to work with elementary through high school students and helping to meet the unique challenges that come with each grade level. She looks forward to not only continuing to help youth do better in school by improving mental health, but also to work as part of their care team to help them and their families learn skills to make healthy, life-long habits.

When she’s not working with kids and learning about the brain, she can be found outside- hiking & biking in the mountains, working in her garden, being humbled by CrossFit, reading, and occasionally painting.

Kelly grew up in Maryland and attended the University of Pittsburgh for her BSN. She then went on to achieve a Master’s of Science and Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner degree at George Washington University. Prior to getting her Family Nurse Practitioner License, Kelly received work experience with inpatient heart and lung transplant care and urban homeless outreach.

Outside of work, she loves to run, bike, backpack and read. Most of the time you can find her hanging out with her two wonderful dogs, Kota and Beans!

Hannah enjoys focusing her counseling services on children and families. She has extensive training in play/sand therapy, family counseling, and crisis work; and is a certified practitioner of PCIT, PTR, TFCBT, DBT, & CAMS. She believes wellness thrives when children and parents can come together in understanding.

When Hannah is not helping families meet their goals, you can find her spending time with her husband, toddler, and dogs, enjoying good food or a local festival.