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Click on the name of a talented team member to learn more.
Professionals
• Dr. Schindel
• Cynthia Taylor, MPAS, PA-C
Supporting Staff
• Stephanie Solich
• Nikki DeJong
• Gara Gould
• Karen Huffman
• Tracy Lewis
• Ruth Ellen Pidcock
• Joleen Siefkes
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Professional Experience:
Dr. Schindel has practiced Family Medicine in Lakewood since 1999. He is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. He is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, Colorado Medical Society, and the Clear Creek Valley Medical Society. He maintains hospital privileges at Exempla Lutheran Medical Center and St. Anthony’s Central Hospital.
Education:
Dr. Schindel received a Bachelor of Science degree in Pre-Medicine from Bob Jones University. He obtained his medical degree from the University of South Carolina School of Medicine and completed an internship and residency in Family Medicine at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center.
Philosophy of Health:
“Think Well, Live Well, Feel Well (In that order). Then, by God’s grace, you can Be Well.”
“My role as your physician is to advise you and equip you with the information and tools necessary to improve your health and/or keep you healthy. I prefer to do this with as little medicine as is necessary.”
Hobbies:
Dr. Schindel enjoys spending most of his free time with his wife and five children.
As a second generation Colorado native, he is an avid outdoorsman, and looks forward to opportunities for hiking, hunting, fishing, backpacking, golfing, etc.
Faith:
Dr. Schindel has a strong faith in God and is active in his church.
“I believe in a Divine Creator who alone is the Giver and Sustainer of life. God has given us the responsibility of learning about, and taking care of His creation (which includes our bodies). I believe God endorses the use of health sciences, whether it is nutrition, exercise physiology, surgery, or medication (natural and synthetic) to improve our health. I believe all these modalities can be enhanced by the power of prayer, and I make it my practice to pray for my patients regularly.”
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Physician Assistant
Cynthia grew up and went to school in Texas. She attended Texas A&M; University majoring in Biology and received her B.S. degree in Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Texas Pan American. Cynthia went on to the University of Nebraska where she received a Masters degree in Physician Assistant Studies. Both degrees were obtained from programs accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA). Cynthia is nationally certified through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). She is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants as well as Christian Medical and Dental Association. Cynthia is licensed by the state of Colorado. Her work experience includes emergency medicine, internal medicine, gastroenterology, and now family medicine. For more information on the profession of Physician Assistants, please visit www.aapa.org/geninfo1.html
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Office Manager
Stephanie grew up here in Colorado and is excited to be working with Dr. Schindel and team! Stephanie received a B.S. from Bob Jones University in Pre-med in 2002. She spent an additional two years upon graduation taking post-baccalaureate classes to enhance her degree. In 2004, Stephanie worked as the receptionist at Silver State Christian School and also served as the cheerleading coach where she loved working with children of all ages. In the summer of 2005, she began working at New Life Family Medicine as a Doctor’s Assistant. Stephanie thoroughly enjoys working with people and hopes to provide a professional yet caring environment for both patient and employee. She enjoys a variety of activities including fine arts events and cheering on the Broncos.
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Receptionist
Nikki grew up in small town Norwich, NY and went to college at Pensacola Christian College. There she received a Bachelors of Science in elementary education in 2000. She taught 4th grade for three years at Odenton Christian School in Odenton, MD. She then moved to Herndon, VA where she taught 5th grade for two years at Temple Baptist School. In November 2005, Nikki married husband Grant and moved here to Denver where she worked at New Life Family Medicine as a receptionist. In her free time, Nikki enjoys being involved in her church, scrapbooking, and spending time with friends and family.
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Receptionist
Gara is also a Colorado native and grew up in the Longmont area. She attended Maranatha Baptist Bible College located in Watertown, Wisconsin where she spent 5 years in the Elementary Education department. Gara loves to work and be around young children and her sweet smile always makes them feel more comfortable in any environment. In the 2005-2006 school year, Gara served as the Fourth Grade Teacher at Silver State Christian School. We are excited to have her as part of the team here at Mile High Family Medicine.
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Doctor’s Assistant, Certified Phlebotomy Technician
Karen was born in Illinois to a family with 3 brothers. She attributes this aspect of her childhood to making her so laid back and fun. She graduated from Bob Jones University with a B.A. in Education. For 19 years, Karen taught math and science on the junior high and high school level as well as elementary classes. Her medical experience includes working as a dental assistant in high school and college. Karen began working at New Life Family Medicine in the spring of 2005 as a Doctor’s Assistant. During the summer of 2006 she took courses to become a Certified Phlebotomist. Karen is married to her husband Mike and they have 5 grown children and 4 grandchildren who are the love of her life. Karen enjoys sewing, cooking for her family, and spending time with her grandchildren.
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Receptionist
Tracy’s work experience is what makes her so valuable to this office. All of her work experience to date has involved various aspects of customer service. For the past six years she has worked at First Data Corporation. Her work there has included working with corporate banks as well as the banks customers and any other task required to further enhance customer service at First Data. This allows her a unique perspective to understanding a corporate client as well as the individual client. Tracy brings a bubbly smile and sweet personality that will brighten anyone’s day. Her goal for each day is to make someone smile. She is married to her husband Don and they have two young boys. She enjoys biking, scrap booking, cleaning, spending time with her kids, any activity that involves the outdoors, and making people laugh.
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Insurance & Coding, Certified Medical Coder
Ruth Ellen grew up in GlenBurnie, Maryland. She graduated from Bob Jones University with a B.A. in interior design in 2004. She and her husband, Rick, moved to Colorado to help start a church in the Stapleton area. In 2004, Ruth Ellen began working at New Life Family Medicine in various capacities as receptionist, processing referrals, and entering claims. In the spring of 2006, she became a certified medical coder. Ruth Ellen has been extremely instrumental in helping Mile High Family Medicine open its doors. She served as the interior designer for the office and the staff is grateful for her hard work and effort. Ruth Ellen and her husband enjoy many outdoor activities as well as the many sporting and theatrical events the city offers.
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Doctor’s Assistant, Certified Phlebotomy Technician
Joleen grew up both in Minnesota and here in Colorado. She attended Bob Jones University for her freshman year then finished at Minnesota State University, Mankota where she graduated with a B.S. in Biology. Joleen's medical experience comes from working in the optical field for six years. She then expanded her education and became a Certified Phlebotomist in June 2007. She joined the Mile High team the summer of 2007. In the spring of 2008, Joleen married her wondeful husband, Pablo and they love being involved at church, watching movies, and spending time with family and friends.
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