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We share similar core values that drive us to bring the best of who we are to work every day.
Every patient who walks through AFC Urgent Care Denver doors deserves nothing less. These values include: a respect and consideration for others, honesty and integrity.
It means compassion and kindness for all. Teamwork and a spirit of cooperation. Initiative and bringing excellence to everything we do. This is who we are.
Darius Kerman
Chief Executive Officer
Education:
Darius is a result-driven leader, focuses on pursuing a clear vision. His passion is to work with motivated and talented people and to help them reach their goals.
He was a founder and Co-founder of several companies across different industries. At 2012, Darius decided to switch to the healthcare industry by purchasing franchise licenses from American Family Care. Since then Darius and his wife, Shay, are growing their business to one of the biggest AFC franchisees in the nation.
In his spare time, he enjoys downhill skiing, biking and he recently started playing tennis. His motto is to work hard and play hard and follows the ancient proverb of “a sound mind in a sound body”.
His wife, Shay, loves to cook and he is a big fan of her meals. They spend most of their evening enjoying a homemade dinner and Darius, of course, in charge of the dishes.
Shay Kerman
Chief Operating Officer
Shay Kerman serves as president and chief operating officer of Urgent Care Solutions, dba AFC Urgent Care, a healthcare company with over 100 employees in Denver, overseeing the strategic and operational activities. She is experienced in operating outpatient clinics with a demonstrated history of working in a wide range of different industries.
Currently at Urgent Care Solutions, she is providing quality healthcare in communities and helping people be better healthcare users. Before starting her healthcare company, she worked in other industries such as engineering and education. She has a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from PolyTechnic University and an MBA from Kempten University. She enjoys working on strategic, tactical, and operational growth of companies and has helped many companies and nonprofits that need consultation.
Shay is interested in the variations and commonalities of how some of today’s most complex healthcare challenges are experienced across the continuum of care. She believes healthcare is a human right. She works with various organizations in building and implementing clinical outreaches to some of the most remote villages in Africa. She has worked with project C.U.R.E and Maranatha’s medical team in building satellite clinics and offering outpatient services in Ghana and Zambia.
Shay has a strong background in leadership, operations, strategic planning, and performance improvement in a wide range of company environments and high paced growth-oriented organizations.
Dr Shen
Chief Medical Officer
Medical Education: University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio
Degree/Specialty: MD/ Family Medicine
Residency History: Houston Methodist Hospital Family Medicine Residency
Fun facts like hobbies, family, etc: Born in Taiwan, grew up in New Jersey. Keep 50+ turtles, frogs, toads, and grow carnivorous plants. Love snowboarding, scuba-diving, and exploring good eats.
Zeeshan Ahmed
MD
Educational background:
BA at Miami University, Oxford OH MD at University of Toledo College of Medicine, Toledo OH
Residency in Emergency Medicine at New York-Presbyterian Queens, Flushing NY
Board certified in Emergency Medicine
I’ve worked in various emergency departments in addition to working with Medecins San Frontieres (Doctors Without Borders).
Interests/hobbies:
I enjoy cooking, listening to music (specifically new wave, punk rock, rockabilly and alt-country), watching sci-fi/action movies from the 80s, gardening, and dancing at weddings. I love all things Art Deco and the American West. I love coffee and craft beer. I’ve been called the “Indian Uncle Jesse”. I have a strange fascination with UFOs. Bruce Springsteen is my hero.
Emma Gladson
FNP
Emma Gladson: DNP, FNP-BC
Education background
Emma has been in healthcare since 2012. She is a Colorado Native and loves everything about Colorado.In her spare time, Emma enjoys spending time with her husband hiking, skiing, traveling and hanging out with her cat, Otis. Emma has completed 27 of the Colorado 14ers and has hopes to complete all of them one day.
Angela Slinden
NP
Medical Education: Bachelor's of Science of Nursing 2008, Master's of Science of Nursing 2012
Degree/Specialty: Family Nurse Practitioner, Board Certified
Residency History: University of Colorado, Frontier Nursing University
Fun facts like hobbies, family, etc: I worked numerous hours at Chili's Restaurant to pay my own way through school! I love my career and helping people. I enjoy spending time with my family, friends, and two adorable frenchies. My husband and I have traveled to 18 countries!
Devin Pinaroc
NP
Medical Education: Vanderbilt University School of nursing
Degree/Specialty: Master of Nursing, Family specialty
Residency History: Worked in Chicago for a year before moving to Denver, CO. Worked 4yrs in primary care prior to this job.
Fun facts like hobbies, family, etc: I like to rock climb
Kevin Ralls
DNP
Medical Education: University of Arizona College of Nursing
Degree / Specialty: Doctor of Nursing Practice – Family Nurse Practitioner (2014), Master of Science in Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner (2013)
Residency History: University of Arizona DNP Family Nurse Practitioner Residency/Preceptorship Program
Fun facts like hobbies, family, etc:
Activities I enjoy include running, snowboarding, camping, scuba diving, checking out local breweries, and exploring Denver with my Wife and 2 dogs.
Michael McGurren
MD
Medical Education: Creighton University School of Medicine.
Degree:MD Medical Doctorate
Residency: Washington University in St. Louis at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. Chief Resident.
Fun Facts: Born and raised in Denver. I love to travel, I have my Captains License for sailing. I have been to over 40 countries and counting.
Abigail Drake
PA
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science
Physician Assistant Studies
Enjoys used book stores, urban walking, travel
Ryan Mazin
MD
Medical Education: Jefferson Medical College
Degree/Specialty: MD/Emergency Medicine
Residency History: University of Florida
Fun facts like hobbies, family, etc: Interests include: Ice Hockey, Corduroy, Mick Jagger circa 1976
Stewart Harsant
PA
Undergrad at NC State University. PA school at Methodist university.
Degree MMS PA-C. Fellowship in the Academy of Wilderness Medicine.
Camping, hiking, hanging out with friends and family and my dog Ozzie.
Callie Withers
PA-C
Educational Background: Bachelors from Stanford University in Stanford, CA: Human Biology Degree specializing in “The Spiritual and Psychological Aspects of the Human Athlete.”
Medical Education: Masters from Samuel Merritt University in Oakland, CA: Masters in Physician Assistant Studies.
Physical Therapy Aid prior with a focus on sports medicine/injuries.
Fun Facts: X-professional soccer player, love skiing, all-day mountaineering/hikes, back-country skiing, ice climbing, painting and drawing classes, reading all types of spiritual books, and spending time with my family,my step children, and friends.
Sarah Stinson
PA
Medical Education: George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences
Degree/Specialty: Master of Science in Health Sciences, Physician Assistant Studies with a background in Emergency Medicine.
Hobbies: I love practicing yoga, live music, craft beer, reading psychological thrillers, anything outdoors especially hiking, exploring national parks, boondocking, and spending time with family, friends, and my dog Banks.
Yosef Franklin
PA
Educational Background: Masters in Physician Assistant studies from Touro College School of Health Sciences in Bay Shore, NY.
Specialty: Worked in both Internal Medicine and Emergency Medicine for 7 years prior to starting with AFC Urgent Care.
Fun facts: I grew up on a free-range dairy farm in upstate NY.
I have led a wilderness adventure camp for teens for many years.
When not at work I’m likely exploring the Colorado mountains and seeking solitude either on my mountain bike, foot, or skis.
Brad Qualizza
PA
Medical Education: Physcian Assistant School at Indiana State University, College College of Health and Human Services. Undergraduate studies at Purdue Univeristy, College of Health and Human Sciences.
Degree/ Specialty: Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies. I practiced Emergency Medicine for 3 years in the Chicagoland area prior to joining the AFC team in 2020.
Fun Facts: I enjoy spending my free time outdoors hiking, backpacking, and skiing. My fiance and our new puppy enjoy exploring Denver and spending time with family and friends.
William Bortolotti
FNP
Medical Education: Quinnipiac University
Degree/Specialty: Family Nurse Practitioner
Residency History:
Fun facts like hobbies, family, etc: originally from Brazil and recently moved from CT to Denver. I spend my time skiing, mountain biking, hiking, camping and floating on a paddleboard.
Rosa Shu
PA
Medical Education: eastern Virginia medical school
Degree/Specialty: pa-c
Residency History:
Fun facts like hobbies, family, etc: pug mom of two
Shannon Pilcher
PA
Medical Education: Physician Assistant Studies at Chapman University
Degree/Specialty: Physician Assistant
Residency History: N/A
Fun facts like hobbies, family, etc: I enjoy hiking, cooking and live music.
Cory Peticolas
FNP
Cory Peticolas NP
Medical Education: NP, RN
Degree/Specialty: Family/Urgent Care
Residency History: Denver, Colorado
Fun facts like hobbies, family, etc: Flying, Kayaking, Climbing.
Miranda Drew
FNP
Medical Education: Bachelors in nursing at University of Indianapolis and masters for FNP at Regis College
Degree/Specialty:FNP
Fun facts like hobbies, family, etc:
Hiking, mountain biking, skiing, travel, fitness
My favorite time is with my husband Billy and my dog Charlie.
Julia Parsons
PA
Medical Education: Texas Tech University, Bachelors in Nutrition, UTHealth San Antonio, Masters of PA Studies
Degree/Specialty: Physican Assistant, Specialize in Urology, Urgent Care
Residency History: N/A
Fun facts like hobbies, family, etc: Lived in Texas, Florida, and Colorado. Hobbies include hanging out with my golden retriever and mini golden doodle, pilates, hiking, hanging out at Wash Park.
William (billy) Drew
PA
Medical Education: Masters degree in Physician Assistant at University of Philadelphia.
Degree/speciality: see above.
Residency. Fellowship in PA at Bryn Mawr hospital PA.
Fun facts: Married to amazing wife. No kiddo's, dog dad to the best golden retriever ever (charlie-girl)
Still trying to figure out how to work less and play more at my advance age.
Jenna Kelly
PA
Medical Education: UT Southwestern Medical center
Degree/Specialty:masters in physician assistant studies
Residency History: none
Fun facts like hobbies, family, etc: I enjoy eating and trying new restaurants and recipes, enjoying the sunshine and outdoors with my family
Craig Jancay
PA
Medical Education: Drexel University, Philadelphia
Degree/Specialty: Masters, Physician Assistant
Residency History: n/a
Fun facts like hobbies, family, etc: Craig completed his PA training in 2010 from Drexel University in Philadelphia. He started his medical career at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. He moved to San Diego in 2012 and has been working in urgent care since that time. He moved to Denver in June 2024 with his wife and 2 dogs seeking new adventures. He treats his patients like family members and likes to combine modern medicine with a healthy, active lifestyle. Craig is an avid Philadelphia sports fan, enjoys traveling and exploring the great outdoors.
Bertha Robles
PA
Medical Education: Bethel University in Tennessee
Degree/Specialty: PA-C
Residency History:
Fun facts like hobbies, family, etc: I teach hot yoga, and will be teaching zumba soon. I love joyful movement
Hollie Johnson
FNP
Medical Education: Walden University
Degree/Specialty: FNP-C
Residency History: Rotations in Family medicine, Pediatric medicine, Women's Health and Geriatrics
Fun facts like hobbies, family, etc: I have three grown children and my husband has three grown children. I moved here from Wyoming where I lived most of my life because I wanted to enjoy the diversity Denver offers.
Patricia Mladenov
MD
Medical Education: University of Sint Eustatius School of Medicine (now AUIS)
Degree/Specialty: MD, FAMILY MEDICINE
Residency History: CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY / UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS
Fun facts like hobbies, family, etc: Enjoy spending time with my awesome 8yr old, swimming, traveling, international folk dancing, playing piano and drumming.
Emily
Marketing Manager
Fun facts like hobbies, family, etc: My husband and I spend most weekends adventuring the state by hiking, waterfall hunting, or finding a new trail to off road on. I have four small dogs that I try to bring with on every adventure. If it’s not Packers season (Go Pack Go!) or we are not hiking, we are on a search for the next beer festival!
Ashlee
Regional Director
Ashlee, a Georgia native, has made Colorado her home since 2017, bringing her expertise from CCGA, where she earned her degree in Radiologic Sciences. Starting as an x-ray tech and medical assistant, she advanced to Regional Director over the past three years. Alongside her professional achievements, Ashlee completed her bachelor’s degree and juggles family life with her husband and two children. Although she enjoys the Colorado scenery, she often finds herself daydreaming of the Georgia warmth and sunshine. In her downtime, Ashlee loves planning family adventures and finding ways to infuse a bit of Southern charm into her Colorado life.
Katie
Regional Director
Katie is excited to be part of the AFC family. With over 20 years of healthcare experience, Katie brings many years of skill and leadership to the team. Her first job was pasting provider dictations into paper charts. Since she has gone on to receive her Medical Assistant certification and a Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration, She has worked in various capacities in family practice, urgent care, and cardiology to name a few. Her passion for helping people extends beyond patients to include those she works with as well. Her goals include obtaining her master’s degree and working in a senior leadership position. In her free time, she enjoys being with her large family and spending time outdoors.
At AFC Urgent Care Denver, our team is committed each day to create the best-in-class urgent care for our patients. Our providers aim to create exceptional, prompt, affordable, and neighborly urgent care services for patients of all needs! Our mission is to be your local family provider for sudden and immediate medical needs. See what our patients have said about us!
At AFC Urgent Care Denver, we strive to build an active, encouraging, and neighborly community within our workplace. That is why we host and plan work events, community outreach, and philanthropy events to help our employees grow, have fun, and give back in meaningful ways. The events we host at AFC Urgent Care Denver includes company picnics, themed parties, and other celebrations that emphasize a “work hard, play hard” mentality.
We ask a lot of our employees and respect our patients each and every day. So we want to consistently thank everyone for making AFC Urgent Care Denver the respected, trustworthy, and thriving neighborhood urgent care provider it is today!
At AFC Urgent Care Denver, our provider teams aim to create the highest-quality healthcare services possible. Just take a look at what our local patients are saying: here.
But there are other parts of the world that are in crucial need for healthcare services we take for granted. Services such as medication, vaccinations, and basic urgent care is not widely available in other countries in Africa, Asia, and other continents. To address these gaps in healthcare, AFC Denver self-funds outreach missions using the proceeds from our walk-in clinic and urgent care locations.
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