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Exceptional in-home primary care for Senior Residents
We Love Our People
The Lykos Team
ROBERT REID, MD
Primary Care Physician
After a three year hitch in the Marine Corps (including a 13 month tour in Vietnam with the infantry in 1967-68) Dr. Reid went off to college, graduating from Colorado College in 1973. He completed his medical school studies, receiving his M.D. degree at the University of Maryland School of Medicine in Baltimore in 1981, graduating with honors. Dr. Reid has more than 39 years of diverse experiences, including Primary Care and Emergency Medicine. In addition, he works with second year medical students helping teach principles of clinical medicine. He is currently writing a book about the Doctor-Patient Relationship entitled Someone I Know in addition to a collection of poems and essays about the Vietnam experience entitled The L-Shaped Ambush.
BRYAN WOGEN
Physician Assistant
Bryan Wogen is a board-certified Physician Assistant who comes from a diverse background. He trained in the Military’s Interservice Physician Assistant Program, graduating in 2014. He has worked in several settings including Emergency Medicine, Primary Care, and Geriatrics. Bryan has been a member of the United States Army for 20 years. In 2016, he returned from a deployment in Central America where he was the lead provider for a small, mobile team. Bryan, his wife, and their six children are very active and adventurous in the outdoors, and share a passion for helping others.
ELARY JOHNSON
Physician Assistant
Elary is a board-certified Physician Assistant with over 17 years of clinical experience. She graduated from Midwestern University in Downer’s Grove, IL in 2002 and has practiced in Colorado Springs since then, specializing in geriatric medicine since 2016. She enjoys the opportunity of working with the elderly and their families in an effort to achieve maximal well-being and optimizing quality of life.
Elary is a Colorado native, originally from the Western Slope. When not working, she and her husband, along with their furry family member, enjoy everything the Colorado outdoors has to offer and she is learning to play the cello and piano.
BRAD WITMAN
Physician Assistant
Brad is a board-certified Physician Assistant with 11 years of experience working in Geriatrics and Adult Internal Medicine, Psychiatry, and Addiction Medicine. He really enjoys the opportunity afforded in Geriatrics of getting to know his patients and developing a strong therapeutic relationship with the goal of achieving wellness. He views this relationship as collaborative with the clinician's role as a guide whose job it is to understand the current state of medical science and who then counsels the patient and their family in shared decision making on a path toward physical and mental well being.
MALLORY MARTIN
Nurse Practicioner
Mallory is a board-certified Nurse Practitioner with over 10 years of clinical experience. She graduated from Southwestern Oklahoma State University with her Bachelors in Nursing and went on to practice as a cardiovascular registered nurse for the better part of a decade. From there, she graduated from University of South Alabama with her Masters as a Family Nurse Practitioner. Before joining Lykos, Mallory practiced Internal Medicine in rural New Mexico.
Mallory is passionate about helping patient’s achieve personal wellness and improve their quality of life. What she loves about working with Lykos is that the providers are able to spend quality time with and really get to know their patients.
Mallory is originally from Oklahoma. In her free time, she enjoys rock climbing, hiking, and traveling with her husband and two dogs. She joined the Lykos team in March 2021.
KIMMBERLY THIEL
Physician Assistant
Kimm is a board-certified Physician Assistant with several years of experience providing exceptional care to diverse patient populations. She was an Army Combat Medic who served two tours in Iraq and obtained her Bachelors in Exercise Science from Illinois State University. Kimm worked in community health for six years before returning to academics; she graduated with her Masters Degree from Emory University PA Program in 2017. She enjoys working with our more-experienced patient population, and served in specialties including palliative medicine and allergy/immunology before joining Lykos in summer of 2023. When Kimm isn’t working, she and her husband are wrangling a little herd of human and fur kids, and a surprise fish. She always carries treats with her and she definitely wants to know your dog’s name.
AMANDA BECERRIL
Physician Assistant
Amanda Becerril, DMSc, PA-C, brings a wealth of expertise as a board-certified Physician Assistant with a Doctorate in Healthcare Leadership and Administration. Dr. Becerril is renowned for her exceptional patient care, particularly with the geriatric population. With a compassionate and empathetic approach, Dr. Becerril fosters trust and understanding with each patient, ensuring their comfort and well-being throughout their healthcare journey. Her unwavering commitment to patient advocacy and personalized care sets her apart as a leader in the field.
CORINNE RANTALA
Physician Assistant
Corinne is a board-certified Physician Assistant who graduated from University of Colorado School of Medicine in 2007. She discovered her calling and passion for caring for the older population from her first time working at a nursing home as an undergraduate student. She has practiced in a geriatric setting ever since. She continues to find geriatric medicine a perfect blend of challenging and rewarding experiences. Making special connections with patients and their family members is a hallmark of her care.
Away from work, Corinne enjoys family time with her three children and husband and is their biggest fan, supporting them in their various sports and school activities. Taking advantage of rare spare time, they love traveling and experiencing the great outdoors.
RACHAEL KRUEGER
Nurse Practicioner
Bio coming soon!
ABIGAIL ARINDER
Physician Assistant
Bio coming soon!
COURTNEY GAINES
Licensed Practical Nurse
Courtney is a highly skilled Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with over 17 years of professional experience. Her dedication to patient care and commitment to excellence make her a valuable asset in the healthcare field. Beyond her medical expertise, Courtney is a loving parent to two wonderful kids, bringing a compassionate and nurturing approach to both her professional and personal life. In addition to her healthcare pursuits, Courtney is an avid tennis mom enthusiast, finding her peace balance while watching her kids play the sport and persue their dreams.
RONNI HUSKIN
Patient Care Coordinator
Ronni went to CNA school when she was 18 and fell in love with healthcare. From there, she went on to obtain her QMAP certification and worked in the assisted living setting for 6+ years. During her time in the healthcare field she fell in love with the geriatric population, an underserved population, that she became passionate about. What she loves most about being a part of the Lykos family is the opportunity to make a true difference as we are passionate about the work that we do. She is a family oriented person and a Colorado native. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family, loved ones, and pets.
EMILY ALGIERI
Assistant Office Manager
& Billing Specialist
Emily joined the Lykos team in February of 2021. She has been working in the medical field for 8 years with the past 3 years as a Health Administration Specialist. She has extensive experience in veterans healthcare and benefits. Originally from Florida, she moved to Colorado Springs in 2020 due to her husband being stationed at Fort Carson. She loves to spend time outdoors with her husband, Zak, three children Brently, Olivia, and Sammy, and her Husky pup, Skye.
KRISANNE WOGEN
Office Director
Bio Coming Soon!
GRIFF
CMO - Chief Morale Officer
Griff joined the Lykos team in 2020. He is a board certified Morale Officer. He enjoys the little things in life and passes the time by chasing squirrels and begging for steak. He loves to be loved and take long walks with anyone that is willing to join him. He absolutely loves catching snow balls and diving into large piles of snow.
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Griff currently visits several facilities. He is always interested in meeting more people and brightening more days! If you are interested in Griff coming to visit your facility, please contact our office!
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