Meet Our Providers
Josh Welch, MD
“I believe that Family Medicine is about a thoughtful and holistic approach to caring for a whole person, recognizing the importance of family and community in individual health. When we work together as a team to achieve health goals, patients can have happier, fuller lives. I am grateful for the opportunity to partner with patients in the journey toward healthy, balances lives.”
Areas of Interest:
- Medical Acupuncture
- Preventive Medicine - Men's/Women's
- Pediatrics
- Sports Medicine
- Dermatology
- Family Planning
- Palliative Care and Hospice
Credentials
- Board Certified, American Board of Family Medicine, 2006-2010, 2018-Present
- Hospice Medical Director, Routt and Moffat Counties, 2019-Present
- Senior Clinical Instructor, University of Colorado School of Medicine, 2016-Present
- Medical Acupuncture, Helms Medical Institute, 2010
- Residency in Family Medicine, University of Vermont, VT 2003-2006
- MD, Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, MI 2003
- BA, Biology, Kalamazoo College, MI 1998
Our Nurse Practitioners are board-certified and trained to expertly manage patients’ overall care with a full range of primary, acute and specialty health care services.
Julie Kinkler, MSN, AGNP-C
“My mission is to provide high-quality, comprehensive care by working as a dedicated partner to help each patient navigate their individual path to health and wellness.”
Areas of Interest:
- Healthy Aging
- Geriatric Medicine
- Patient Empowerment
- Palliative Care
- Chronic Disease Management
- Men's Health Care
- Women’s Health Care
- Diabetes Care
Credentials
- NP License, Colorado Board of Nursing 2020-present
- Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, AANP, 2020-present
- MSN, AGPCNP, The University of Colorado, Anschutz, 2020
- RN License, Colorado Board of Nursing 2013-present
- BSN, RN, The University of Texas, Austin, 2013



