BIOTE PROVIDER
Littleton Gynecology and Wellness
Millions of individuals are impacted by hormone imbalances every day. From fatigue and weight gain to severe mood changes and low libido, many are left with feelings of discomfort, unaware of how they may help alleviate these common issues. Now, there is help to address these and other early indicators of aging through hormone optimization. We, as your Biote Certified Provider in Littleton CO 80122, will work with you to create personal care plans and precision treatments that can help patients stay healthy longer.
We have been certified to offer Biote's method of hormone therapy in our Littleton CO 80122 office. The Biote Method of bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) may help many men and women look and feel their best with hormone optimization. Contact us to schedule an evaluation and learn how restoring hormones to their optimal level may address specific health concerns.
Lynn received her Master of Science in Nursing degree at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center in 2007. Three years earlier, she completed her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from the University of Iowa. She is board certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as a family nurse practitioner, specializing in endocrinology and internal medicine.
At the beginning of her NP career, she worked for 6 years in an outpatient endocrinology clinic where she gained valuable experience in general endocrinology and became an expert in managing diabetes and thyroid issues. She worked extensively on weight management and counseled patients on healthier lifestyles through diet and exercise. She has advanced experience using Armour, Nature-Throid, NP Thyroid, Tirosint, Synthroid, and Cytomel for thyroid hormone replacement. She focuses on the patient as a whole, pairing lab information with patient symptoms at each visit.
She then worked for 7 years in a busy family practice setting, managing a variety of medical conditions across the lifespan. She has experience in diagnosing and treating acute and chronic conditions, as well as performing general physical exams. She enjoys managing contraceptive options for pre-menopausal women with birth control pills, IUD’s, and Nexplanon. She also thoroughly enjoys managing male and female hormones with biote pellet replacement, with 8 years of daily experience.
She now provides care in a multidisciplinary integrative psychiatry clinic, providing hormone and primary care for patients of all ages!
She derives great enjoyment in helping patients focus on hormone optimization through biote which has proven to be life changing in a variety of ways. She feels that everything is connected hormonally and focuses on preventive education to help patients find vitality as they age.
In her free time, she loves spending time with her husband, son, and dog. She also enjoys traveling, staying active outdoors, reading, and drinking wine!
Dr. Bruce Dorr is a native of Detroit, Michigan, but has lived in Colorado for over 25 years. He majored is Chemistry and Biology, minored in German and Psychology at Hope College in Holland, Michigan. He trained in OB/Gyn at the University of Colorado Health Science Center from 1990 to 1994. He then became a locum tenens physician – performing temporary physician work around the country – primarily in underserved areas of Arizona, Oregon, Washington, Virginia, New York and Michigan. He then joined the faculty of Denver Heath. Serving as an assistant professor, he ran the urogynecology clinic and studied under Dr. Peter Sand and G. Willy Davila to further strengthen his incontinence and bladder disorder training.
Dr. Dorr has been board certified in OB/Gyn since 1996 and recently became board sub-specialized in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery..
Dr. Dorr is a member of AAGL and is minimally invasive trained for laparoscopy and robotic surgery. He performs advanced procedures such as DaVinci sacrocolpopexy single incision hysterectomy.
You will find that Dr. Dorr has many passions–whether or not it’s guiding you through your first pregnancy or through menopause or contemplating complex surgery or hormone replacement therapy.
Dr. Dorr joined Dr. Watson in 1997 to use his teaching skills in the private practice setting. With their longstanding relationship, the office is a second family–some of the employees have been there 20 years or longer.
Most patients feel this warmth and closeness the minute you walk through the door.
He recently became chairman of the Department of Ob/Gyn at Littleton Hospital to make a difference in the administrative realm as well.
Our latest passion and offshoot of our practice is Right Balance Health Center, LLC.
It is about optimizing health and wellness for women and men.
In addition to nutritional and supplement counseling, we offer bio-identical hormone replacement of BioTE estrogen and testosterone–making a difference in how you feel at any stage of your life.
Dr. Dorr has been married since 1994 and has two children, Nicole and Alex. He loves to travel, run marathons,
ski, do triathlons and Crossfit. Spending quality time with his family, whether that’s his wife and kids or you, his patient , is what life is all about.
Kate is a Nurse Practitioner working in Women’s Health since 1996. She obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Biology before deciding nursing was her calling. She then went on to receive a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing through Regis University and worked as an RN on Labor and Delivery and postpartum. In 2005, Kate graduated from the University of Colorado Health Sciences with a Master’s of Science- Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner. Kate is passionate about partnering with patients to achieve wellness and to feel their best from adolescence through menopause.
She received her certification as a BioTE provider in 2015 and is pleased to personally witness the incredible results this method of hormone optimization has given her patients.
Kate is a Colorado native with a son and daughter who keep her busy! In her free time she enjoys skiing and mountain biking.
Gerard Ashbeck received his medical degree from Des Moines University and completed his residency training at Pontiac Osteopathic Hospital in Pontiac, Michigan. He is dual board-certified in Emergency Medicine and Family Practice.
He has been an emergency medicine physician for 9 years at Skyridge Medical Center and most recently is employed by UC Health at their free-standing emergency rooms.
Gerard is married to Dr. Karen Ashbeck, who has worked with Womens Health Care Associates, P.C. since 2003.
Shelbie is a Colorado native working in the area of women’s health since 2001. She earned her degree in Psychology prior to attending nursing school.
Shelbie worked in a busy Denver area hospital in labor and delivery while obtaining her WHNP from the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center. Shelbie has been in practice as a nurse practitioner since 2006 in the Denver area. Having a life-long love of education and being challenged academically, Shelbie received her doctorate in nursing practice from Regis University in 2020. She enjoys empowering women through education and providing care throughout the lifespan. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her husband, son, and daughter.
Suzanne is a Colorado native, with over 13 years of Nursing experience. She is a Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner who is passionate about patient centered care and helping promote a healthier lifestyle for her patients. With focused interests in Women’s Health, Hormone Therapy, and Aesthetics. She received her Bachelors of Science in Nursing from the University of Northern Colorado and her Family Nurse Practitioner degree from Regis University.
Her lifestyle outside of work includes spending time with her family, being an avid runner, skier/snowboarder, hiker, mountain biker, world traveler, and lifelong learner..
Dr. Kelle Oberle is a Colorado native and has been practicing as an OBGYN since 2006. She graduated from Columbia University for her undergraduate degree and The State University of New York Downstate College of Medicine, where she was president of the medical student council in her final year. She completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Colorado. Her clinical passions are individualized care during the menopausal transition, hormone optimization, minimally invasive surgery including robotic hysterectomy, prolapse, incontinence, and hysteroscopic procedures. Dr. Oberle strives to help every patient achieve their wellness goals and ensure that they feel listened to, cared for, and educated. She has volunteered in medical missions to Africa, India, The Dominican Republic and Ecuador and speaks Spanish. In addition to spending time with her husband, daughters, and extended family, she enjoys trail running, skiing, live music, travel, and fine food.