At RMFP, we understand the importance of the relationship between a patient and their provider. Please read about our providers to help assist you in selecting your next primary care provider!
Jeffrey Kauffman, M.D.
Jeffrey Kauffman, M.D. emphasizes wellness and medical care to families as a doctor in the Fort Collins area, and has a special interest in pediatrics. He is medical director for the Alpha Center, a local clinic for support of crisis pregnancies, and community education and screening for sexually transmitted diseases.
Residency
Barberton Citizens Hospital,
Barberton, Ohio, 1990-1993
Medical Degree
University of Colorado Health Sciences Center,
Denver, Colorado, 1986-1990
Undergraduate Degree
Goshen College,
Goshen, Indiana, 1979 – 1983
Hospital affiliations
Poudre Valley Hospital,
Active medical staff 1993 – present
Specialty Certification
American Board of Family Practice,
1993 – present
Practice Experience
Rocky Mountain Family Physicians,
1993 – present
Dr. Kauffman desires to continually improve his Spanish speaking skills. He has lived and studied in Costa Rica, and has participated in medical mission trips to Honduras and Mexico.
Dr. Kauffman and his wife, Carol, have four daughters. He enjoys time with family and church, as well as running, skiing, woodworking, playing the guitar, songwriting and singing.
Orrville, Ohio
Katha Maquire, P.A.-C
Katha Maguire, P.A.-C has been employed at Rocky Mountain Family Physicians since February 1996 and loves her work. A Physician Assistant (PA) is a licensed health professional who practices medicine under the supervision of a physician. Katha especially enjoys working with the wide variety of patients she sees in the Family Practice setting – from caring for infants to counseling and treating depression, to motivating and encouraging patients to live a healthy lifestyle through regular aerobic exercise and a healthy diet.
Katha graduated from Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Exercise Science in May, 1991. She received her Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant Studies at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in December 1995, and has successfully completed the National Commission for Certifying Physician Assistants (N.C.C.P.A.) Examination. Katha has been employed at Rocky Mountain Family Physicians since February 1996 and loves her work.
Katha and her husband John are blessed with six beautiful boys and one precious daughter. When Katha is not spending time with her wonderful family and friends, you will find her out on the soccer field playing her heart out. Katha is a breast cancer survivor. She also has a very special interest in those blessed with a family member with Down Syndrome.
Carrie Reynolds, P.A.-C
Carrie Reynolds PA-C, Carrie is from a small town in southern Vermont but has lived mostly in Colorado since the early 2000s. She was employed as a Physician Assistant at RMFP from 2011-2018, moved briefly to CA for her husband’s career but is now thrilled to be back at RMFP. Carrie strives for a patient-centered approach to medicine, focusing on the whole person and prioritizing nutrition and exercise, education and prevention to aid in overall wellness. She enjoys the full spectrum that Family Medicine provides with specific interests in Endocrinology, Women’s Health, Pediatrics and Mental Health.
Carrie graduated from Colorado College in 2004 with a Bachelor of Arts in Biology and a minor in French. She then spent time working as an Ophthalmic Assistant for a renowned neuro-ophthalmologist before pursuing her Physician Assistant (PA) degree. She graduated from Towson University (Towson, MD) in 2009 with a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies. Her first PA position out of school was working in Endocrinology where she developed a keen interest in all types of thyroid disorders, diabetes and metabolic conditions such as PCOS. She then moved to Family Practice for a wider variety of care but still enjoys going back to her Endocrinology roots.
Carrie and her husband have two young boys who keep them busy. She is a runner and triathlete and occasionally still competes in local events. She and her husband enjoy taking their kids to the mountains for hiking and skiing.
Amelia Sagun, MSPAS, P.A.-C
Amelia Sagun, MSPAS, P.A. -C moved to Colorado after completing her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies in North Carolina at Elon University. She is a graduate of The Ohio State University with a B.S. in Neuroscience, and is an Ohio native. Amelia enjoys working in the primary care setting and in free clinics because of the connection it provides to the community and her passion for preventative care.
Amelia graduated from The Ohio State University with a B.S. in Neuroscience. Throughout undergraduate, she focused on her patient care experiences through work at the university hospital, home health care, and in free clinics. Through these experiences, she developed a deep appreciation for how quality primary care can impact a community.
Amelia obtained her Master of Science in PA Studies at Elon University in North Carolina. Amelia completed 12 weeks in primary care in both urban and rural settings, where she was able to emphasize her skills in communication and creative problem solving. During her time in PA school, she volunteered in the county's free clinic. Her master's thesis focused on novel PCOS treatments, allowing her to further pursue her interest in advances in women's health.
Amelia loves spending time outdoors hiking, reading, cooking and trying new foods, and playing with her puppy.
Denyse Nizam P.A.-C
Denyse Nizam, P.A. -C Denyse Nizam grew up in Colorado and is happy to have returned home to practice at Rocky Mountain Family Physicians. Denyse has previous experience working in surgery, orthopedics, trauma and hospital settings, urgent care and occupational medicine. Denyse decided to work in this setting because it will allow her to work with a diverse population of patients spanning across all phases of the life cycle and the ability to also help treat acute illnesses as well.
After earning her undergraduate degree in molecular, cellular and developmental biology from CU, Denyse worked in research at National Jewish Health studying lung inflammation pathways. She then went on to attend PA school where she graduated from Midwestern University in 2013 with an emphasis in Bioethics. She is board certified through the NCCPA and has been in practice since 2013.
When not working, Denyse enjoys spending time with her family and dogs. She loves cooking, hiking, exploring small towns and going to concerts and sporting events.