In 2022, Prowers Medical Center welcomed five nurse practitioners to the clinic’s roster of primary-care providers. They joined Daniel Klepacz, PA-C, and Kelli Bitner, FNP-C, in delivering preventive care, acute care and chronic disease management to people of all ages.

Prowers Medical Center Clinic is very well-staffed to serve our community. No matter your health issue or concern, a team of experts is standing by to address your concerns quickly and make your well-being a top priority.

“Whether you have a sore throat, pink eye, a UTI, a sprained ankle or any other healthcare issue, our team is here to get you diagnosed, fixed up and on your way,” said Terri Beckett, Clinic Practice Manager. “And if you’re looking for a new primary care provider, they’re also accepting patients for annual check-ups and long-term illness management.”

Same-day appointments are now available. This means that Monday through Friday, you can call Prowers Medical Center Clinic (719-336-6767) when it opens at 8 a.m. and typically be seen the same day for acute illnesses or symptoms.

Visit With a Provider

To schedule an appointment with any of our primary-care providers, call 719-336-6767. Same-day appointments are now available!

And for less-pressing issues, such as annual check-ups, your appointment can be scheduled at your convenience.

“One good way to meet our new providers is to schedule with any of them for an acute issue, for example flu symptoms,” Beckett said. “Then if you would like to establish care with this provider, you could schedule your next check-up or screening exam with them. This is a good way to look into developing a relationship with a new primary care provider.

The five new nurse practitioners available for immediate appointments are:

Andrea Crespin, FNP

Andrea Crespin has been a nurse since 2000 and earned her Family Nurse Practitioner certification this spring. The Pueblo, Colorado, native believes in preventive, holistic care that is based on each patient’s goals and wishes.

Julie Grett, NP-C

Julie Grett began her nursing career at Prowers Medical Center, in 1994. She became a Nurse Practitioner in 2016 and is proud to be a person of Hispanic heritage caring for her community.

Sandy Summers, DNP

Prowers County native Sandy Summers earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice from the University of Colorado. She is passionate about working with young families and patients with diabetes.

Julia Tidswell, NP-C

Lamar native Julia Tidswell worked as a nurse for nine years before earning her Nurse Practitioner certification. Her special interests include family practice and adult-gerontology.

Specialty Care Providers

Along with primary care, Prowers Medical Center Clinic offers specialty care services such as general surgery and OB/GYN, which you can schedule with one of the following providers:

General Surgery

Christine Bogardus, DO

James DeLine, MD

Ahmed Zihni, MD, MPH

Obstetrics/Gynecology

Rebecca Cisneros, MD

Christian Korkis, MD

Stay tuned for more information on our surgical and OB/GYN providers in our lineup of future Spotlight articles.