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