Doctors
Meet Our Southern Colorado Board Certified Practitioners
We want you to be comfortable with your medical provider. UFMC employs some of the Southern Colorado’s most knowledgeable, well-trained physicians and nurse practitioners. Their expertise includes up-to-date training on the latest in medical treatments and advances paired with decades of experience. Your trust in our physicians and practitioners and their medical recommendations is what our practice is built on.
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Lawrence C. Anaya, MD
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Gwynn E. Antonson, DO
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Laura A. McMahon, FNP-CLaura McMahon is a respected Family Nurse Practitioner at University Family Medicine. She is a Colorado native who grew up in the Arkansas Valley and has always had a passion for helping people. After graduating from Swink High School, she attended Regis University, in Denver Colorado, to obtain her Bachelors in Nursing. Upon receiving her degree in 2003, Laura obtained a job at Swedish Medical Center in Englewood. There she worked on the Multi Trauma Unit focusing on trauma victims and spinal cord injuries. After moving back to Pueblo to be closer to family, she decided to obtain a Masters in Nursing while she worked in the ICU at St. Mary Corwin. Laura graduated in 2009 from the University of Colorado in Colorado Springs with her Masters in Nursing as a Family Nurse Practitioner. She loves family practice and sees patients of all ages keeping her days exciting. Laura’s loves of her life are her two daughters and being able to serve the citizens of this region. |
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Veronica L. Ritchey, FNP-C
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Cheryl B. Wills, DODr. Wills is a native of Northern Colorado and a proud alum of the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley. She pursued her medical education at Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine and graduated in 1988. Her experience includes work at Lakeview Hospital in Milwaukee, WI and family residency at Des Moines General Hospital in Iowa before coming to Colorado. Acknowledging her own high standards in medicine, she became Board Certified attaining national recognition through the ABMS for her medical knowledge, experience, and skills. Dr. Will’s Board Certification elevates her credentials beyond that of the standard medical license and validates her extensive medical knowledge. Dr. Wills fell in love with family practice recognizing her enjoyment for treating the full-spectrum of family needs. A devoted wife and mother, Dr. Wills is happily married with two children. Her love of medicine is equally matched with her enjoyment of gardening, sports activities, and spending time with her family. |
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Marissa LussierMarissa Lussier is a certified Family Nurse Practitioner at University Family Medicine. She was born and raised in Pueblo, Colorado. She is a high school graduate from Pueblo West High. She graduated from Colorado State University-Pueblo with a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing. With her degree she worked at Parkview Medical Center and St. Mary Corwin Hospital as a Registered Nurse. She worked in same day surgery and a medical surgical floor/neuro-trauma step down unit. In 2015, Marissa returned to Colorado State University-Pueblo to pursue her Masters in Nursing. She graduated with honors and completed her Family Nurse Practitioner and Acute Care Adult/Gerontology Nurse Practitioner. She loves working with her patients and taking care of their family needs. Marissa loves spending time with her husband and family here in Pueblo. She also enjoys going to the gym, crafting, traveling, and anything outdoors. |
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Paula Jiron-Finn ACNP/FNP-CPaula is a Colorado native, born in Denver and raised mostly in Pueblo. She completed her Associate of Applied Science Degree asa Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) from Pueblo Community College in 1996 and worked as a PTA for several years. Although she loved rehab, she decided to continue her education in healthcare, but with a different focus. In 2003, she graduated with her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from CSU-Pueblo. Upon graduating nursing school, she began working in St Mary Corwin’s medical/surgical/neuro/trauma ICU and remained there for 10 years. The experience she gained was invaluable; she decided to further her education and was able to attain a master’s degree in the Acute Care (ACNP) and Family (FNP) Nurse Practitioner programs at CSU-Pueblo in 2010. She has been practicing as a Family Nurse Practitioner in rural areas, with a focus on preventative and holistic care. She loves what she does and looks forward to developing collaborative relationships with her patients every day. In her free time she enjoys softball, weight training, hiking and bike riding with her family. |