Meet Our ProvidersWelcome to Mountainland Pediatrics... we're glad you're here! The American Academy of Pediatrics believes that every child deserves a medical home. Put simply, a "medical home" is a model for delivering healthcare that is accessible, continuous, comprehensive, family-centered, coordinated, compassionate, and culturally effective. We want you to think of Mountainland Pediatrics as your pediatric medical home. Our philosophy of care is child-centered, family-focused, and collaborative. There are so many important decisions you'll need to make throughout your child's infancy, childhood, and adolescence! Breast milk or formula? Circumcision or no circumcision? Belly-button ring or no belly-button ring? Our pediatricians, physician assistants, and nursing staff will always be here as a valuable resource and support system for you throughout your child's formative years. Meet our providers!
Board Certified Pediatricians
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Starr Wedemeyer MD
Colorado Medical License
Certified by the American Academy of Pediatrics
Dr. Wedemeyer was born and raised in Longmont and has resided in the Denver area since 2007. She is a graduate of the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center School of Medicine, and completed her residency in pediatrics at the University of California at Davis. In addition to general pediatrics, Dr. Wedemeyer is interested in childhood development. Most of her leisure time is spent reading and spending time with her family.
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Cynthia Yuse-Gabriel MD
(additional languages spoken: Spanish and Tagalog)
Colorado Medical License
Certified by the American Academy of Pediatrics
Dr. Yuse-Gabriel was born and raised in Manila, Philippines, and has resided in the Denver area since 2002. She is a graduate of the Philippine Muslim Christian College of Medicine. Dr. Yuse-Gabriel performed her residency and pediatric internship at Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center in Bronx, New York, as well as a fellowship in Pediatric Endocrinology at North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset, New York.
In addition to general pediatrics, Dr. Yuse-Gabriel also specializes in pediatric endocrinology. She is married with 2 children, and particularly enjoys outdoor activities with her family.
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Norma Velez MD
(Additional languages spoken: Spanish)
Dr. Velez was born in Brooklyn, New York, and has resided in Colorado for more than 25 years. She is a graduate of the University of Colorado School of Medicine, and completed her residency at New York University in New York City.
In addition to general pediatrics, Dr. Velez is especially interested in helping young asthmatic patients gain good control over their illness, and is also interested in the prevention of emotional and behavioral disorders in adolescents.
In her leisure time, Dr. Velez enjoys refurbishing antique furniture, gardening, reading and cooking.
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Pediatric Nurse Practitioners
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Colleen Burke RN, CPNP
Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Colleen was born and raised in Connecticut, and moved to the Denver area in 2009. She has a Master's degree in Nursing from Emory University. She received a FULD fellowship from Emory University, and is a member of Sigma Theta Tau Nursing Honor Society.
Besides general pediatrics, Colleen is interested in sports medicine, nutrition, childhood obesity, and asthma control.
Colleen has participated in medical missions trips the Bahamas, Jamaica, and Cuba. She is passionate about running, triathlons, and other outdoor activities, as well as travel, reading, and cooking.
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Karen Yocum MSN, CPNP
Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Karen is a rare breed... a native of Colorado! She's lived in the Denver area her entire life. Karen has a Master's degree in Science/Nurse Practitioner from the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center. She completed internships at a family practitioner's office in La Junta, and an HIV/STD Clinic in Denver. Karen was awarded the Most Successful Practice with Asthma Care Initiative in 2007.
In addition to general pediatrics, Karen is passionate about working with foster kids and their families. She says her best friend is her husband of 21 years. They and their 2 children enjoy hiking, swimming, and biking. Karen also enjoys singing and gardening.
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Marcie Pearson MSPH, PA-C
Licensed by the Colorado Board of Medical Examiners
Certified by the American Academy of Physician Assistants
Marcie was born and raised in Littleton and has lived in Colorado nearly all her life. She has a Masters degree in Public Health from the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, and is a certified Physician's Assistant.
In addition to general pediatrics, Marcie is particularly interested in childhood nutrition, growth, and development. She loves outdoor activities such as biking, hiking, skiing with her husband and son, playing with the family dog, and relaxing with yoga and also cooking.
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Maryanne McPherson PA
Licensed by the Colorado Board of Medical Examiners
Certified by the American Academy of Physician Assistants
Member of clinical faculty at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center
Maryanne was born in Indiana, and has lived in the Denver area for more than 35 years. She is a graduate of the Child Health Associate Program at the University of Colorado Medical School. Besides general pediatrics, Maryanne specializes in developmental and behavioral pediatrics, and caring for children with special needs.
Maryanne enjoys reading, antiques, travel, and spending time with her son, his family, and her grandchildren.
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