Michael Starbuck, MD, FAAP
Although Dr. Starbuck was born in St. Louis, MO, he spent his childhood
growing up in southern California. Dr. Starbuck has been practicing
pediatrics since 1994 and has been at APA since 1999. Dr. Starbuck earned
his Bachelor's in Biology from Loyola Marymount University. He was awarded
his medical degree from St. Louis University of Medicine and completed his
residency and internship at UCLA. Dr. Starbuck and his wife Kathryn are the
proud parents of Noah, Peter, and Nate. Dr. Starbuck's goal is to provide
the best care for children so they have the ability to strive for the goals.
He works with patients to keep them healthy, so they can fully participate
in all activities and wants to provide a comfortable place for families to
bring their children. Dr. Starbuck was named one of 5280 magazine's "Top
Docs" in Pediatrics in both 2010 and 2011. Dr. Starbuck spends his free time
going to the mountains, gardening, and being a dad.
Noel Lucky Brucker, MD, FAAP
Dr. Brucker grew up near Dallas, TX. She has been a practicing pediatrician
with APA since 2001. Dr. Brucker earned her Bachelor's from the University
of Texas in their Honors Liberal Arts Program (Plan II) and received her
medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. She completed her
pediatric internship at Texas Children's Hospital and her residency at the
University of Colorado Health Sciences Center. Dr. Brucker and her husband
are blessed with three sons. She feels that a strong medical home for a
child has its basis in communication and a comfortable relationship between
the provider and the family. When she's not hanging out with her boys, she
is usually playing classical piano, but recently began playing violin,
ukulele, and any other instrument that finds its way into her growing
collection.
Gina Herrmann, MD, FAAP
Dr. Herrmann was born in New York but grew up in central Florida. She
attended the University of Florida where she earned both her Bachelor of
Science in Zoology and her medical degree. She then completed her residency
at Children's Memorial Hospital in Chicago. Dr. Herrmann strives to provide
a comfortable medical home for her patients and their families based on a
foundation of open communication, preventive medicine, and reliable patient
education. She is also fluent in Spanish and is happy to use her skill in
her medical practice. She and her husband have three children: Gavin,
Georgia, and Gianna. Dr. Hermann spends most of her free time enjoying
family time but, as time permits, enjoys exercising, dancing, hiking and
reading.
Meghan Guerin, MD, FAAP
Dr. Guerin loves Colorado and has practiced in the area for almost two
decades. She enjoys working with families to help all members grow together
and develop a healthy home environment. Dr. Guerin was born and raised in
Michigan, but graduated from Georgetown University in Washington, DC with a
degree in biology. She then attended Duke University School of Medicine in
Durham, NC and completed her pediatric residency at University of North
Carolina in Chapel Hill. With her husband, she is raising two teen sons,
Connor and Quinn. In her free time, she loves to travel, read, and
experiment with new foods and recipes.
Christeen Hodge, MD, FAAP
Arvada Pediatrics is excited to have Dr. Christeen Hodge join our medical
family in October 2017. Dr. Hodge was born and raised in North Carolina. She
received her Bachelor of Science with Honors in Biology and Chemistry from
Randolph-Macon College in VA and her medical degree from Uniformed Services
University of Health Sciences in Bethesda, MD. Dr. Hodge then completed
pediatric residence at Children's Hospital of Mississippi and subsequently
became Board Certified in Pediatrics. She was a pediatrician for 7 years in
Texas, Italy, and Nebraska prior to joining us at APA. Dr. Hodge loves her
work as a pediatrician; she focuses on spending time with her patients and
education as part of each visit. She has been a swimmer since childhood
through college and still spends time in the pool. She enjoys sports and
outdoor activities in her free time - especially running, cycling, hiking,
and triathlons.
Lara Doyle, PA-C
Lara was born in Baltimore, MD and grew up in York, PA. In 1990, she
received her undergraduate degree from Chestnut Hill College in Philadelphia
PA. She moved to Boulder, CO in 1990. Lara completed the Child Health
Associate/Physician Assistant Program at the University of Colorado in
1999 and received her Master's in PA Clinical Studies from the University of
Nebraska in 2001. Lara joined APA in 1999. Lara loves caring for kids from
birth through young adulthood, as well as helping them and their families
live healthy, fulfilling lives. Away from the office, Lara enjoys reading,
hiking, and baking, as well as family ties with husband Sam and their four
daughters: Paola, Bianca, Juliana, and Giustina.
Renae Millar, PA-C
Renae was born in Appleton, WI in 1975. She completed her Bachelor's degree
through CSU and was awarded a Master's in Physician Assistant Clinical
Studies from Colorado University in 2001. Renae and her husband are the very
proud parents of Jacob and Kyla. She has been practicing with APA since
2001. In her free time, Renae enjoys rollerblading, camping, watching
movies, and playing with her children.
Tashina Garrett, LPC
Tashina is a Denver native with extensive experience working with children,
adolescents, and families. She has worked with children since childhood,
working as a babysitter, in childcare centers, and in recreation centers. As
an adult, Tashina has worked with children in out of home placements and in
community-based settings for more than 15 years. She has two children of her
own and her family enjoys playing board games and sports and other outdoor
activities. Tashina earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and
Sociology, her Master’s degree in Counseling, and is a Licensed Professional
Counselor (LPC). She is an optimist and uses a strength-based approach in
working with clients. Tashina is excited to be a part of the Arvada
Pediatrics family.