The 5 Best Nurse Practitioner/Physician’s Assistants Around Grand County

Nurse practitioners and physician assistants help broaden access to medical care, particularly in rural communities where health care resources may be spread across a large geographic area. These advanced practice providers handle services ranging from preventive screenings and primary care to chronic disease management and specialized treatment. The Best of Grand contest recognizes providers whose work contributes to the range of health care available to patients throughout Grand County and the surrounding region.

Cathy Pacocha, MPAS, PA-C || Dermatology of Steamboat/Aesthetica Med Spa

Skin health is the specialty for Cathy Pacocha, a certified physician assistant with a Master of Physician Assistant Studies. Through Dermatology of Steamboat and Aesthetica Med Spa, she performs clinical dermatology evaluations and skin cancer screenings, manages acute and chronic skin conditions and provides cosmetic aesthetic procedures. Her combination of clinical and cosmetic dermatology addresses needs ranging from sun exposure and high-altitude skin concerns to aesthetic care.

Lyndsey Stuerman, NP || Middle Park Health

Preventive care and ongoing health management make up a significant part of Lyndsey Stuerman’s work as a nurse practitioner with Middle Park Health. She provides routine health evaluations and screenings while also diagnosing acute illnesses and monitoring chronic conditions. Her work across rural clinical settings helps patients maintain regular access to health assessments and continuing care.

Rebecca Jacobson || Middle Park Health

Rebecca Jacobson takes a broad primary care approach as an advanced practice provider within the Middle Park Health system. Her work includes comprehensive health assessments, disease prevention counseling and routine health maintenance for patients of different ages. Working within the regional clinic network, Jacobson helps support continuity of care and access to routine appointments across Grand County.

Abbie Steinbrueck, PA || Middle Park Health

From minor injuries to acute illnesses, Abbie Steinbrueck provides care for a range of everyday medical needs through Middle Park Health. The physician assistant also performs primary health assessments and provides ongoing patient education. Her role includes managing nonemergency cases within the clinic system, helping expand care capacity during periods of increased demand.

Alexi Perkins, PA || Middle Park Health

Alexi Perkins combines preventive medicine with diagnosis and continuing management of health conditions as a physician assistant with Middle Park Health. Her responsibilities include general medical evaluations, preventive care, chronic disease management and support for minor surgical procedures. By practicing within the system’s rural clinics, Perkins provides another point of access for patients seeking local primary care and diagnostic services.

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