Adi Kam

Adi Kam is an experienced Healthcare Practice Administrator with an extensive medical background. Graduating with her Medical Degree in 2015, she has dedicated her career to improving patient care and experiences. In 2021, she helped to successfully establish a medical practice, a testament to her entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to providing top-tier healthcare services.

With a strong foundation in medicine and a passion for primary care, Adi is focused on delivering exceptional care to patients, ensuring their experience is at the heart of everything the practice does. Her expertise lies in blending clinical knowledge with administrative skills, allowing her to optimize operational efficiencies while maintaining the highest standard of care for patients.

Driven by a commitment to continuous improvement, Adi is an advocate for patient-centered care and believes in the power of personalized, compassionate healthcare to foster long-term wellness.

Madison Minnich

With over 12 years of experience guiding primary care and urgent care practices, Madison Minnich brings a proven record of helping medical organizations grow while keeping patient wellness at the heart of every decision. Her expertise spans operational efficiency, strategic expansion, and fostering exceptional patient experiences.

As a collaborative and transformational leader, Madison is dedicated to ensuring patients receive the highest quality of care while empowering providers to feel fulfilled and successful in their work. Her approach blends strong business insight with a deep commitment to healthcare’s human side, making her a trusted partner to both staff and patients.

Dr. Rebecca Nickell, DO

Dr. Rebecca Nickell believes great healthcare is about more than just treating symptoms, it’s about understanding you as a whole person. As an Osteopathic Physician, she takes a comprehensive, patient-centered approach to health and wellness, helping individuals and families thrive at every stage of life.

After earning her medical degree from Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2002, Dr. Nickell fell in love with Colorado while completing her residency at Southern Colorado Family Medicine in Pueblo. Her expertise spans general family medicine, women’s health, osteopathic manipulation, mental health, and weight management. She loves caring for entire families, from young children to grandparents, and values the relationships she builds with her patients over time.

Dr. Nickell’s passion for medicine was sparked by stories of her grandfather, a small-town family physician who cared for his entire community like they were family. That same dedication drives her today, ensuring each patient feels heard, valued, and supported in their health journey.

Outside of medicine, Dr. Nickell enjoys spending time with her three daughters and extended family. She’s an avid reader, a lover of live theater, and a creative spirit who enjoys sewing and designing costumes for the whole family.

Shara Hansen, MSN, FNP-C, MBA

Shara Hansen is a Board-Certified Nurse Practitioner with more than 25 years of experience in primary care medicine. She earned her undergraduate degree in Nursing from Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois, and her master’s degree as a Family Nurse Practitioner from the University of Colorado.

She began her clinical career in private practice in Denver, fully expecting to spend her career as a bedside clinician. Over time, her growing interest in workplace health and quality improvement opened new opportunities for broader impact. This path led her to Take Care Health, where she advanced into executive leadership. Following its integration with Walgreens Healthcare, Shara played a key role in building and scaling innovative models of workplace and retail health, expanding access, and implementing quality and patient safety programs that reached communities across the country.

Even in national leadership roles, Shara has always drawn on her experiences “behind the exam room door.” Her clinical background gives her a unique perspective, grounding strategic initiatives in the realities of patient care and ensuring that systems-level improvements truly serve both patients and providers.

After her years in corporate leadership, Shara returned to independent primary care, where she has combined her executive expertise with her deep commitment to personalized, relationship-based medicine. At Altitude Family & Internal Medicine, she has championed initiatives to strengthen care coordination, improve patient engagement, and elevate quality across the practice. She currently serves as Executive Vice-Chair of the practice and as Director of the Altitude Health Foundation, a nonprofit entity dedicated to advancing primary care, education, and community health.

Her advanced training includes Clinical Nutrition, Anti-Aging Medicine, Bio-Identical Hormone Therapy, Acupuncture, Medical Aesthetics, and Executive Leadership.

Shara values quality, patient-centric, holistic care and believes in treating the whole person—mind, body, and spirit. She is married to her childhood sweetheart and has two beautiful daughters. Outside of work, she enjoys hiking, biking, running, swimming, snowshoeing, and snowboarding with her family.

Dr. Doug Hansen, MD, MBA

Dr. Doug Hansen is a pioneering physician, educator, and advocate for transformative healthcare. He earned his medical degree with honors from the University of Illinois College of Medicine, completed his residency at St. Anthony Hospital in Denver, and holds an MBA, equipping him with a unique perspective on the intersection of medicine and healthcare management. As the only physician in the world recognized as triple board-certified in Primary Care Medicine, Clinical Lipidology, and Nutrition, Dr. Hansen has dedicated his career to redefining patient care and longevity-focused medicine.

After experiencing a near-fatal accident that profoundly reshaped his perspective, Dr. Hansen committed himself to living and practicing medicine with purpose. This life-altering event led him to establish Altitude Family & Internal Medicine, as well as Ascend Wellness, Longevity, and Performance Medicine, and Thrivetality Nutriscience, integrating cutting-edge science with a deeply personalized approach to healthcare.

A nationally recognized expert in cardiovascular prevention, nutrition, and longevity, Dr. Hansen has been featured on NBC’s TodayShow.com and MSNBC. He has contributed to multiple books and publications, including Breakthroughs in Natural Healing, Assessing and Treating Trauma, and Building Foundations for Change from the bestselling Wake Up and Live the Life You Love series.

Dr. Hansen is currently authoring several books that reflect his passion for preventive medicine, patient empowerment, and redefining the standard of care. His upcoming works are highly anticipated for their groundbreaking insights into heart health and designing the ideal medical practice.

As a Professor at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, Dr. Hansen is deeply committed to the education and mentorship of the next generation of physicians, helping them navigate the evolving healthcare landscape and equipping them with the knowledge and skills to thrive in modern medicine. Over the course of his 30-year career, he has received numerous recognitions and awards for his clinical excellence, leadership, and contributions to the field of medicine.

Despite the challenges of the current healthcare system, Dr. Hansen continues to advocate for a patient-centered approach that prioritizes meaningful doctor-patient relationships, evidence-based medicine, and physician autonomy. Guided by his core values of service and contribution, he lives with passion and purpose and is dedicated to making a lasting impact for both patients and physicians.

Rooted in the values instilled during his upbringing on his family’s vegetable farm in the Midwest, Dr. Hansen carries a deep appreciation for hard work, resilience, and service to others. Outside of medicine, he finds joy in the outdoors, whether hiking Colorado’s mountains with his wife, Shara, catching waves in Costa Rica with his oldest daughter, Kaiyah, shooting hoops in the driveway with his youngest daughter, Kinley, or running with his dog, Kody, still chasing the speed of his days as a nationally ranked runner. These personal experiences, and guided by his core values of service and contribution, and his unwavering commitment to living life with passion and purpose, continue to shape his mission to transform healthcare and empower both patients and physicians to thrive.

Dr. Ashleigh Sartor, MD

Dr. Ashleigh Sartor is passionate about building lasting relationships with her patients and helping them achieve their best health through a personalized, whole-person approach. As a board-certified physician in both Primary Care and Functional Medicine, she focuses on uncovering the root causes of health concerns and working alongside her patients to create sustainable, effective treatment plans.

Dr. Sartor earned her medical degree from Wayne State University in Detroit after completing undergraduate degrees in Chemistry and Biology at Hope College in Michigan. She then moved to Denver for her residency training at Swedish Medical Center Family Medicine Residency, where she fell in love with Colorado’s vibrant medical community and active lifestyle.

With a broad scope of expertise—including women’s health, preventive care, and chronic disease management—Dr. Sartor is committed to treating the whole person, not just symptoms. She also serves as the director of the Elite Medical Weight Loss program at Altitude, helping patients reach their health goals through evidence-based strategies in nutrition, lifestyle, and medical support.

A firm believer in the power of healthy living, Dr. Sartor enjoys sharing her knowledge of functional medicine, nutrition, and cooking with her patients to help them make lasting, positive changes.