Alpine Women's Centre brings together experienced OBGYN physicians with a large certified nurse midwifery team and established women's health nurse practitioners. The group is physician-led and supported by dedicated clinical and administrative staff, creating a collaborative environment that allows physicians to focus on the work they trained for.
The practice is built around a small, tight-knit group of board-certified OBGYN physicians, one of whom is a longstanding community physician nearing retirement and contributing clinical time on a part-time basis.
| Physician | Role |
|---|---|
| Kaitlyn Biernacki, MD | OBGYN, Board Certified |
| James Gilham, DO | OBGYN, Board Certified, clinic-based |
| Richard Hanley, MD | OBGYN, Board Certified |
| Lawrence Tiglao, MD, FACOG | OBGYN, Board Certified |
A seasoned midwifery team provides 24/7 in-house coverage on labor and delivery and handles approximately 87 percent of hospital deliveries. This model reduces call burden for physicians while maintaining continuity of care for low-risk obstetric patients.
| Midwife | Credentials |
|---|---|
| Rachel Baylor | CNM, MSN, RN |
| Debra Chapman | RN, MSN, CNM, FNP-BC |
| Monica Filippone | CNM |
| Sue E. Hanson | CNM |
| Sabely Nichols | CNM |
| Jocelyn Ramirez | CNM |
| Jeana Smith | CNM |
The nurse practitioner team supports the practice in the outpatient clinic setting, carrying a high patient volume with a focus on gynecologic care, hormone therapy, and chronic condition management.
| Provider | Credentials |
|---|---|
| Meg Benasutti | ANP-BC |
| Tiffany Morford | FNP-BC |
| Amber S. Mulally | RN, MSN, WHNP-BC |
| Kimberly Walker | DNP, WHNP |
Each physician is supported by a dedicated care team:
The group operates as a collaborative, physician-led team that values clinical autonomy and balanced lifestyle. Practice culture is patient-centered, with physicians actively engaged in shared decision-making and open discussion of contraception, delivery preferences, and surgical options. The group welcomes physicians at multiple career stages, including new graduates, and the existing physicians have indicated their openness to mentoring incoming colleagues.
Clinical operations are coordinated through the Director of Women's Services, with medical staff leadership organized under Montrose Regional Medical Group. The OBGYN group rotates the medical director role among its physicians, offering a defined leadership pathway for incoming members interested in group governance, quality improvement, or broader medical staff involvement.