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Upon matriculation, Dr. Anderson was commissioned in the United States Navy where he spent the majority of his time serving the United States Marine Corps as the First Reconnaissance Battalion Surgeon. Dr. Anderson states, “Over the five years I spent in the U.S. Navy, it was my distinct honor to serve the medical needs of the military men and women of our great country. This experience, particularly my tours in Iraq where I treated U.S. and coalition military members as well as Iraqi civilians, gave me extensive experience in recognizing and treating the underlying causes of dermatologic conditions.”

Dr. Anderson left the military in order to pursue Dermatology. During his three year dermatology residency at the Michigan State University Consortium/Oakwood Southshore Medical Center, he was actively involved in academic pursuits which included national and international lecturing as well as publishing several dermatologic articles. From October 2008-October 2009 Dr. Anderson represented all Osteopathic Dermatology Residents as the Resident Liaison for the American Osteopathic College of Dermatology.

Since opening the Colorado Dermatology Institute in July, 2010, Dr. Anderson has been recognized as a Board Certified Dermatologist by the American Osteopathic Board of Dermatology; as a Fellow Member of the American Society of Mohs Surgeons; and is one of approximately 40 Mohs surgeons in the U.S. to attain the prestigious American Osteopathic Board of Dermatology Certificate of Added Qualification in Mohs Micrographic Surgery. Dr. Anderson was the President of the American Osteopathic College of Dermatology from 2020-2021. He was also an assistant professor at Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Parker, CO.

Military Service

Upon completing medical school, Dr. Anderson was commissioned in the United States Navy where he served two combat tours in Fallujah, Iraq as the USMC First Reconnaissance Battalion Surgeon.

“Over the five years I spent in the U.S. Navy, it was my distinct honor to serve the medical needs of the military men and women of our great country,” said Dr. Anderson. “This experience, particularly my tours in Iraq where I treated U.S. and coalition military members as well as Iraqi civilians, gave me extensive experience in recognizing and treating the underlying causes of dermatologic conditions.”

Dr. Anderson left the military in order to further pursue his career in Dermatology. Out of respect and to show our appreciation for those who serve and protect our country and our communities, Colorado Dermatology Institute is pleased to provide a 10% discount on cosmetic services and products for active duty military service members, law enforcement professionals, firefighters, and teachers.

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Doug Lamborn, disclosing melanoma treatment, warns constituents of mountain air skin threat    (Published in The Gazette on Jan 10, 2022)

Dr. Basehore completed his dermatology residency at Broward Health Medical Center in Fort Lauderdale, FL. His residency training program provided the exposure to various clinical settings including the Veterans Affairs Hospital in West Palm Beach and Cleveland Clinic Florida. He was also exposed to a wide range of complex medical dermatology, allowing him to diagnose and treat patients with immunobullous and connective tissue disorders under the tutelage of Dr. Carlos Nousari.  During his training he acquired his surgical skills by performing surgeries with general dermatologists, two plastic surgeons, as well as two fellowship trained Mohs surgeons. Lastly, he learned a variety of cosmetic techniques during his training with Dr. Shino Bay-Aguilera.

Outside of work Dr. Basehore enjoys a wide variety of outdoor recreational activities including snowboarding, hiking, fly fishing, and golfing. He is passionate about enjoying life and dermatology allows him to provide care to his patients so they can enjoy their life in the same manner.

“Because I have suffered with eczema my entire life I truly understand the physical and emotional impact that dermatologic problems can have on patients. As an adolescent, my eczema prevented me from doing things I really enjoyed like competitive swimming because being in the pool caused me physical discomfort and I was embarrassed about my skin. I am passionate about the care I provide to patients because they deserve to be able to enjoy their own lives to the fullest without having to worry about their skin.”

Melinda was born and raised in Montana, and graduated Magna cum Laude from the University of Montana with a Bachelor of Arts. She continued her professional studies at Midwestern University, Glendale, AZ, where she earned her Master’s in Physician Assistant Studies. Over the course of her career, Melinda has most enjoyed the strong bonds she has formed with her patients and she especially enjoys that dermatology brings the opportunity to care for patients of all ages.

When not pursuing her passion of practicing Dermatology, Melinda enjoys spending time with her family and exploring the amazing outdoor opportunities that Colorado has to offer.

She was awarded the prestigious Phi Alpha Honors Society Award for exceptional scholastic performance. Lea truly loves being a Physician Assistant and she takes great pride in her chosen career. She works hard to make every patient visit an exceptional experience. She believes in spending the time with patients to educate them about their disease process. She is compassionate, warm, and empathetic.

When Lea is not working, she enjoys outdoor activities including running, hiking, camping, fishing, boating, snowshoeing, and snowboarding. She also enjoys reading, particularly anything related to health and wellness. She also spends as much time as possible with family and friends.

Samantha has always valued her patients above all and truly enjoys getting to know them. She feels it is a privilege to be entrusted with their health. Samantha and her family are truly enjoying being back home in the mountains. Her husband, Dan, is a proud teacher and coach at Fountain Ft. Carson High School. They enjoy camping and hiking and when they are not outdoors, they are watching their son play hockey.

Haley’s career started in Internal Medicine/Geriatrics serving a patient population that she loves. She has transitioned to Dermatology, a field she spent 6 years in prior to becoming a Physician Assistant. She enjoys getting to know her patients of all ages and partnering with them to keep their skin healthy. Haley is delighted to be practicing in Colorado Springs, living close to family and the mountains. She was born and raised in Southwest Colorado, so as a native she would be a disgrace if she didn’t enjoy spending time in the great outdoors. She also loves traveling and learning about other cultures.

Carolyn grew up in Indiana and graduated from Butler University’s Physician Assistant Program with Honors in 2000. Over the years, she has practiced in a variety of settings, including Internal Medicine, Dermatology and Vascular Surgery. She has practiced in Indiana, Michigan, Washington and now comes to the great state of Colorado to continue serving as a physician assistant. She has over 12 years of experience in Dermatology. She enjoys hiking, camping, reading and spending as much time as possible with her three children.

Kara is a Board Certified Physician Assistant (Associate) who joined the practice in 2021 with 5 years of dermatology experience and 12 years experience in family practice and urgent care. She grew up in Berlin, CT then attended the University of Massachusetts at Amherst earning both a bachelors of Science in Biology and a Master’s of Science in Plant Science with a concentration in medicinal plants. She relocated to Austin, TX and was later accepted to the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston for their PA Studies program, where she graduated with honors in 2004. She became a military spouse (US Army) soon there and has had the pleasure of working and moving only 5 times before choosing to return Colorado Springs as her husband nears retirement.

She has been fascinated with the skin since childhood and feels fortunate to have had extended Dermatology specific training when she worked under the former head Dermatologist from Darnell Army Community Hospital. As a provider she is passionate about the role she place in preventive medicine and helping the individual. She values the importance of patient education and loves to connect personally with her patients. “My favorite thing about medicine is finding a treatment that works for that person and the comfort and confidence it restores to them.” She is down-to-earth and thoughtful.

When she is not at work she loves to spend time with family and friends. She often found rink side, track side or field side supporting her two sons in youth sports teams including ice hockey, track, football and lacrosse. The family loves to hike, ski/snowboard, enjoy local events together and cheer on Army. At home she loves to garden and play with the family dog, Toby.