Aurora Care Team Members

InnovAge Colorado PACE

Regional Medical Officer – Central Region
Headshot Of InnovAge Dr. Mark Learned; Regional Medical Officer – Central Region

I saw my mother care for her mother for more than 15 years after a traumatic brain injury, and I watched my father care for his mother as she declined from dementia. They were clearly labors of love – and Herculean labors in their own right. Spending my career at a place that tries to help seniors and families get the help they need is a tremendous honor. 

Dr. Mark Learned most recently served as vice president of Colorado Permanente Medical Group. He earned his medical degree at the University of Washington School of Medicine and his medical residency at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. 

Mark has practiced as a primary care internal medicine physician for over eight years. He has experience as a medical director for Medicaid and charitable programs, with extensive experience in primary care, urgent care, behavioral health, and broad-ranging experiences in leadership at multiple levels of primary care operations, quality, and government relations. 
Professional Bio

Area South Medical Director - Colorado
James Libbon, MD - InnovAge Area South Medical Director

Improving the quality of life for my patients is what drew me to geriatrics and what I strive to provide at InnovAge.

Dr. Libbon earned his medical degree from the University of Arizona in Tucson. After completing a residency in internal medicine and a fellowship in geriatric medicine at the University of Colorado, he is currently board certified in both internal medicine and geriatric medicine. Dr. Libbon is also a volunteer faculty member at the University of Colorado and the Dawn Clinic.

Married with two daughters and an energetic dog, Dr. Libbon enjoys swimming, photography, filmmaking and music composition, arrangement, and performance. He and his wife sing with the Cherry Creek Chorale. An avid fan of The Golden Girls, he currently watches superhero shows and My Little Pony with his daughters.

Learn more about Dr. Libbon in this Provider Spotlight:



Each InnovAge participant has a team of medical experts dedicated to providing personalized healthcare. Dr. Libbon is a member of our coordinated healthcare team for InnovAge Colorado PACE. 
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Primary Care Doctor
Emily Rogers, MD - InnovAge Primary Care Doctor

It’s my privilege to care for older adults. I love learning about their experiences and passions and strive to focus on what is most important to them when providing care.
 

Dr. Rogers earned her medical degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, TX. She also completed an internship/residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Alabama and a Geriatric Medicine Fellowship at the University of Colorado. She is board certified in Internal Medicine and Geriatrics.

She has special interests in preventative care, women’s health, and helping reduce caregiver burden.

Dr. Rogers’ husband is a pediatrician and they have a son. Their home also includes two cats and two dogs. She grew up in Texas. She and her family enjoy the weather and the people in Colorado. Dr. Rogers likes to hike, read, walk her dogs, travel and sample new restaurants in Denver. She speaks some Spanish and is always looking to practice with others who are more fluent in the language.

Each InnovAge participant has a team of medical experts dedicated to providing personalized healthcare. Dr. Rogers is a member of our coordinated healthcare team for InnovAge Colorado PACE. 
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Dentist
Kelly Halligan, DDS - InnovAge Dentist

My philosophy is to treat each patient as I would want to be treated. InnovAge participants’ kindness, gratitude and strength have inspired me to continue my personal and professional growth.

Dr. Halligan received her Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the Baylor College of Dentistry at Texas A&M. She completed her residency in Hospital Dentistry at Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston, TX. Her professional memberships include the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh,Scotland in Special Needs Dentistry. Only thirteen dentists in the U.S. hold this membership. She is also a diplomat with the American Board of Special Care Dentistry. Throughout her career, Dr. Halligan has worked in private practice and teaching post and pre-doctoral dental students. Dr. Halligan is married to an elementary school music teacher and has three children. She and her family like to hike and bike. She has been inspired and has a desire to learn sign language.

Each InnovAge participant has a team of medical experts dedicated to providing personalized healthcare. Dr. Halligan is a member of our coordinated healthcare team for InnovAge Colorado PACE. 
Professional Bio

Nurse Practitioner
Caroline Humbles RN, FNP-C - InnovAge Nurse Practitioner

My father instilled in his children the value of hard work. He would always tell us, "everything can be taken away from you, but with an education and knowledge, it can all be rebuilt."

Caroline Humbles moved from Cote D’Ivoire, West Africa to the United States in 2003, where she was able to pursue education as part of her “American dream.” Her passion is to care for others, especially the adult-gerontology population.

Before earning her bachelor’s degree in nursing, Caroline worked as a certified nursing assistant, licensed practice nurse and registered nurse. In 2014, she earned her master’s degree in nursing at University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, with a specialty in adult gerontology primary care.

Caroline’s family is her world. She has two children and enjoys watching movies, cooking, and visiting new places as time allows.

Each InnovAge participant has a team of medical experts dedicated to providing personalized healthcare. Caroline is a member of our coordinated healthcare team for InnovAge Colorado PACE.
Professional Bio

Nurse Practitioner
Headshot of InnovAge Nurse Practitioner Melissa Turner, AGNP-C

My goal is to promote health and wellness to help our participants stay as independent as possible.

Melissa earned her Master of Science in Nursing at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus aner her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Ohio State University. Prior to joining InnovAge, she worked for 10 years as an RN in an intensive care unit and as a nurse practitioner in pain management for two years.

She serves as a preceptor for nurse practitioner students and volunteers with Project Angel Heart.

Melissa grew up in Ohio. She enjoys sports and remains a big fan of Ohio State Football. She has a cat and loves outdoor activities including skiing, hiking, biking and camping. Melissa enjoys travel.

Each InnovAge participant has a team of medical experts dedicated to providing personalized healthcare. Dr. Libbon is a member of our coordinated healthcare team for InnovAge Colorado PACE. 
Professional Bio

Primary Care Doctor
Traci Kimball, MD - InnovAge Primary Care Doctor

I believe in creating a partnership with my participants.

Dr. Kimball is a board certified wound management specialist physician with additional qualifications in undersea and hyperbaric medicine, vascular medicine, geriatrics, and surgery. She has a passionate focus on being a key opinion leader in the wound care industry and introducing innovative human designs that seek to improve the quality and delivery of care to patients.
 
Dr. Kimball received her medical degree from the University of Texas Medical School, completed her general surgery residency at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, and completed vascular surgery research at the University of Utah. Dr. Kimball's primary professional goal is to build a thriving, self-sustainable wound management practice.
 
Dr. Kimball has two children, a son and a daughter.

Each InnovAge participant has a team of medical experts dedicated to providing personalized healthcare. Dr. Kimball is a member of our coordinated healthcare team for InnovAge Colorado PACE. 
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