Geriatricians in Boulder County

Dr. Anne Giesen is board certified in geriatric medicine, family medicine, and hospice/palliative medicine. She has been a practicing geriatrics physician since 2000, and in the Boulder area since 2002. Dr. Giesen has worked in an outpatient geriatrics medical practice, managed patients in area nursing and assisted living facilities, and served as physician for local hospice agencies.

Dr. Giesen earned a Bachelor of Science in Molecular/Cellular Biology from the University of Washington in Seattle, and her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree in 1996 from the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine in Maine. She completed both her residency in Family Medicine and Fellowship in Geriatric Medicine at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine.

Dr. Giesen has dedicated her career to caring for older adults. She truly enjoys connecting with her patients and being of service to her community.

Dr. Michele Lee is board certified in geriatric medicine and family medicine and has been a practicing geriatrics physician since 2000. She has cared for patients in clinics, nursing homes, assisted living communities and private homes. Before she came to Colorado, she was Senior Health Clinic Medical Director and Associate Professor of Family and Community Medicine at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She served as medical director for a home health care agency and a hospice in New Mexico.

Dr. Lee earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, a Master’s degree in Biology at the University of Colorado at Boulder, and her M.D. at Jefferson Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia. She completed her residency in the Department of Family and Community Medicine and her fellowship in Geriatric Medicine in the Department of Internal Medicine at the University of New Mexico.

Dr. Lee enjoys dancing, cooking, and crafts with her two daughters and husband, Dr. Trey Dodson, a family medicine physician.

Dr. Daniel Fathalikhani (‘Dr. Khani’) is a family medicine physician with training and interest in geriatrics and integrative medicine. He provides comprehensive primary care with a focus on preventive health, chronic disease management, and patient education. He has a particular interest in musculoskeletal medicine and utilizes hands-on osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT), in combination with evidence-based and integrative approaches, to support mobility, function, and overall well-being.

Dr. Khani earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise from Virginia Tech, where he also completed graduate-level coursework and contributed to published research in muscular dystrophy. He received his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine in Blacksburg, Virginia, and completed his residency training in Family Medicine at LewisGale Medical Center in Roanoke, Virginia.

Dr. Khani approaches medicine as a collaborative partnership. He strives to understand each patient’s goals and values and to tailor care plans around what is most meaningful to them. He emphasizes education and shared decision-making, empowering patients with the knowledge they need to make informed choices about their health.

Dr. Khani has family in Denver and Conifer and looks forward to settling in Boulder County for the long term. Outside of medicine, he enjoys golf, hiking, camping, skiing, and spending time in the kitchen as an enthusiastic home cook who enjoys experimenting… results may vary.

Vikki Lindberg is a board-certified family nurse practitioner who has been practicing in the Denver area since 2010. Prior to joining Sky Health Services, Vikki practiced for many years in geriatrics, and before that, worked in family practice in California and in primary care in Africa for the humanitarian organization Doctors Without Borders.

She completed her Bachelor of Arts in Human Biology at the University of Kansas. Vikki went on to earn both a Bachelor and a Master of Nursing at Samuel Merritt University in Sacramento, California.

A native of Sweden, Vikki lives with her family in Boulder and enjoys in her spare time many outdoor activities.

Karen Erickson is a board certified family nurse practitioner who has been practicing in the Denver area since 2017. Prior to joining Sky Health services, Karen practiced in palliative and hospice care services. She practices with a strong emphasis on working with seniors focusing on their best quality of life. Karen is committed to promoting a patient’s individual goals in her management of wellness care, chronic diseases and prevention.

Karen’s educational background includes a BS in Biological sciences from Colorado State University. After graduation from CSU Karen went on to continue her education. She obtained an associates in Nursing and later her BSN from the University of Wyoming. After working 14 years in the critical care units of several Denver hospitals she went on to obtain her Masters in Nursing from the University of Colorado’s Family Nurse Practitioner program.

She holds a national board certification with the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP). She also holds a certification as an Advanced Certified and Hospice and Palliative Nurse (ACHPN).

Malena Nicodemus is a certified Physician Assistant (PA), with many years of experience in geriatrics. She has cared for patients in long-term and skilled nursing care, assisted living, and outpatient clinics in the Denver metro and rural areas since 2008. She joined Sky Health in 2014.

Malena earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Microbiology with a minor in Anatomy and Physiology from Colorado State University. She received her Masters of Physician Assistant studies degree from University of Colorado Denver in 2008.

Malena is a Colorado native and lives with her husband and two young boys. She is a Colorado Rockies fan who enjoys spending time outdoors with family, hiking, tennis, and music.

Ashley Zemlicka is a board-certified Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner with a longstanding passion for geriatric care. She brings over six years of experience working in skilled nursing facilities and long-term care settings, where she has provided comprehensive care to elderly patients.

Ashley is committed to continual learning and professional growth while maintaining patience, honesty, and empathy in her practice. Recognizing that the aging process can be challenging and frightening, Ashley aims to provide comfort to patients through attentive listening, encouragement, and compassionate support.

Ashley earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Texas Medical Branch and completed her Master of Science in Nursing from Walden University.

As a Colorado native, Ashley was happy to return home after completing her bachelor’s degree in Texas. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, reading, and playing video games.

Erin Cole is a skilled Physician Assistant specializing in geriatrics. She graduated from CU Boulder in 2005 with an undergraduate degree in Evolutionary Population and Organic Biology, and then earned her Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Colorado’s PA program in 2008.

Since then, Erin has dedicated her career to enhancing the quality of life for elderly patients, demonstrating a strong commitment to compassionate care and patient advocacy.

In addition to her professional pursuits, Erin enjoys being a mom and exploring the great outdoors with family and dogs, often camping in the scenic Colorado mountains.