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We are thrilled to welcome a new clinic in Colorado Springs and 6 new providers into the MedNOW Family!

MedNOW Thornton will open its doors on Monday, August 12, 2024. Our providers at MedNOW Thorton will be Alex Bustamante, MD, Lauren Rogus, FNP and Jessica Martinez, PA-C. Dr. Alex Bustamante is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. Although a New York City native, he spent his formative years in South America. He went to La Salle high school In Venezuela. After completing medical school in Latin America, he worked as a post-doctoral fellow at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center in Denver doing clinical medical research. He later finished his internship at the University of Colorado General Surgery Residency Program. Dr. Bustamante completed his Family Medicine Residency at Lynchburg Family Medicine in Lynchburg, Virginia. Lauren Rogus, FNP earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Degree from James Madison University. She began her career as an RN working in the Emergency Department in Northern Virginia and continued in the Labor and Delivery unit at the University of Colorado Hospital here in Aurora. She graduated with her Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) Degree from George Mason University and is Board Certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP). Jessica Martinez, FNP-BC, will be joining the Thornton team in September. MedNOW Thornton will be located at: 8853 Fox Drive, Unit 200, Thornton, CO 80260 Please call our Aurora clinic at (720)878-7055 to make an appointment today!

MedNOW Clinics is excited to announce we will be opening our 10th clinic at Rose Hospital on August 1st!  Dr. Craig Murk and Nurse Practitioner Madeleine (Maddie) Brown will be serving patients from this location. Patients are welcome to call (720) 878-7055, our current Aurora number, to schedule an appointment any time! The new Rose number will be coming soon. Dr. Craig Murk has a passion for promoting longevity and enhancing overall healthspan through preventative health strategies. With a focus on personalized care he aims to help patients achieve and maintain optimal health by addressing potential issues before they become serious concerns. Dr. Murk loves the great outdoors, including skiing, gardening and catching waves on surf trips. Growing up on the coast, Dr. Murk ultimately settled down in Colorado for medical school and residency after receiving an engineering degree from the University of Florida. Madeleine is a board-certified family nurse practitioner with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Wagner College and Master of Science from Post University. She offers more than 8 years of experience in healthcare with experience in orthopedic care, spine care, and surgical services. She was most recently with the Orthopedic and Spine Care team at Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center in Denver, CO. Madeleine has lived in Colorado since 2016, moving here from NYC. She is a lover of live music, enjoys cooking, baking, and spending time outside whenever possible. She also enjoys skiing, hiking, yoga, cycling, and loves to be near the water! MedNOW Clinics accepts all major insurance plans, including Colorado Medicaid and Medicare. Same day appointments are usually available. Call today to schedule with Dr. Murk or Maddie! 720-878-7055

MedNOW Clinics is excited to announce the opening of MedNOW Clinics - Sheridan Blvd effective April 1, 2024. This will be the 9th MedNOW Clinics location in Colorado. The clinic will open Monday through Friday with a plan for Saturday hours in the near future. Dr. Joe Matarazzo will be the physician provider at Sheridan, assisted by Family Nurse Practitioner Emily Barton. Dr. Matarazzo has over 30 years of experience providing primary care medical services to patients in Lakewood and west Denver. The clinic is open to see scheduled patients as well as walk-in patients.

MedNOW Clinics opens it's 8th location at 1214 S. Sheridan Blvd, Denver, CO on April 1, 2024.  Dr. Joe Matarazzo will be the primary care physician at S. Sheridan.  Dr. Matarazzo comes to MedNOW with over 30 years of experience in primary care in Lakewood, CO, treating patients for all primary care issues.  He will well-versed as well in pain management and women's healthcare issues.  Dr. Matarazzo will be joined by family nurse practitioner Emily Barton.  Please call to make an appointment today:  303-233-4671

We understand that sometimes you need a same day appointment. Our Aurora and Wash Park clinics have plenty of availability to accomodate same day appointments. If you need to be seen, please call us and we will make every effort to accomodate you! These two locations will even take walk-in visits. We are here for you!

MedNOW Clinics is pleased to announce the Village Family Practice in Centennial, CO is joining the MedNOW Clinics family of clinics.  Located at 5161 E. Arapahoe Road in Centennial, Viallge Famly Practice has been offering primary care medical services to patients for over 20 years.  Its providers, Jennifer Arnold, MD, Nell Davis, MD, Mallory Smith, PA-C and Joelle Wedel, PA-C have over 70 combined years of primary care medical experience.  Village Family Practice will changing its name to MedNOW - Greenwood Village. MedNOW Greenwood Village is open 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday and is accepting new patients.  Please call the clinic at 720-488-0055 to make an appointment.   Welcome Village Family Practice!

MedNOW Clinics is pleased to now offer semaglutide for medical weight loss at our S. Clarkson Street clinic in Englewood.  Semaglutide is the generic name for medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro.  This is a weekly injection which patients can peform at home and studies demonstrate that, when combined with lifestyle changes, patients can lose up to 33 pounds.  You can learn more about semaglutide on our Medical Weight Loss page.

We are excited to expand and make pain management and addiction care more accessible to you. Our Brighton location is open on Wednesdays and our Frisco location is open on the second and fourth Fridays. You can make an appointment online or call to schedule.  Brighton: 303-456-8868 Frisco: 720-769-8439 We look forward to seeing you!

Come visit our new location in Englewood, our hours are 8am-5pm and we have 2 new wonderful practitioners for you to meet Dr. Wallace and David Eastlund PA. We still provide family primary care, pain management solutions, and more. You can contact us at 720-769-8439. We are excited to meet you and continue to serve you conveniently.

ONLINE SCHEDULING Schedule appointments online at MedNOWClinics.com! What you can currently book online: All appointment types at our Denver, Aurora, South Denver, and Lakewood clinic locations (including both new and existing patients) COVID Testing appointments at all clinic locations COVID Vaccine appointments at our Aurora clinic location More options and appointment types coming soon!  

November is Diabetes Awareness Month! When was the last time you had your A1c checked? Have you been previously diagnosed with diabetes or pre-diabetes? If so, you should have your A1c levels checked every 3 months. Call MedNOW today to schedule an appointment: 720-639-9884  

NOW OFFERING KIDS’ DOSE PFIZER VACCINES! MedNOW Clinics Aurora now has kids’ doses (ages 5-11) available for the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. Vaccines are available at our Aurora clinic location on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. Call 720-878-7055 to schedule a vaccine!  

Provider Spotlight: Afia Albin, DO Dr. Albin is a provider at our Lakewood office – she offers a wide range of services for patients, including: Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine Addiction Medicine Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine Women’s Health General Adult Medicine Call 303-985-1597 today to schedule an appointment with Dr. Albin in Lakewood!  

Who can get COVID Vaccine Boosters? We’ve been receiving all kinds of information about COVID Boosters lately! Here’s the latest update from the CDC: “You may choose which COVID-19 vaccine you receive as a booster shot. Some people may have a preference for the vaccine type that they originally received, and others may prefer to get a different booster. CDC’s recommendations now allow for this type of mix and match dosing for booster shots.” If you received a Pfizer or Moderna vaccine, you are eligible for a booster if you are: 65 years or older Age 18+ who live in long-term care settings Age 18+ who have underlying medical conditions Age 18+ who work or live in high-risk settings People who received Pfizer or Moderna vaccines and meet criteria above can get boosters 6 months after their second shot. If you received a Johnson & Johnson vaccine, you are eligible for a booster if you are 18+ years of age as soon as two months after your shot. For additional information from the CDC, check out this link.  

Provider Spotlight: Kim Turecek, NP Kim works at our Lakewood clinic location and has been with MedNOW Clinics for 4 years! She provides amazing care for her patients and focuses on disease prevention and management of complex health issues. Kim prioritizes great patient-provider communication and strives to develop long-term relationships with each of the patients she cares for. Schedule an appointment with Kim today! Call 303-985-1597 to check appointment availability at our Lakewood clinic location.  

We are so excited to announce that Rocky Mountain Health Centers South is now a part of the MedNOW Family! This new clinic location is in Southeast Denver, at 3540 S Poplar St Ste 200 Denver, CO 80237. We have three outstanding providers that are offering family medical services at this location: Dr. Donald Forest, Kenzie Shippy, PA, and Alejandra Borunda, PA. Please contact 303-226-0013 to schedule an appointment at this new clinic location!