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Care Philosophy: I believe in partnering with patients directly to ensure all health needs are addressed and met. I take into account all aspects of my patients' lives to provide suggestions and guidance, ultimately giving each woman autonomy to make her own decisions.

Care Philosophy: I believe my patients are in control of their own bodies and my role is simply to advise, educate and perform the care they desire. I love being a part of my patients' lives from counseling birth control options to meeting their babies and into menopausal management.

Care Philosophy: Our providers take pride in treating patients in a timely, personable, and compassionate manner.

Biography: Dr. Penrose is a Board Certified Obstetrician and Gynecologist who has been affiliated with the Medical Center of Aurora since 2000. In 2003 she founded Generations OB/GYN in Aurora, CO. Originally from California she moved to Colorado to attend the University of Colorado, Boulder, Vermont to attend the University of Vermont College of Medicine and then Michigan for her residency. Dr. Penrose served as Administrative Chief Resident during her last year of training. Since returning to Colorado in 2000 she has provided guidance and medical expertise in a quaint and attentive office setting. A Generalist by training qualifying her in every aspect of women's health, obstetrics or gynecology, through every decade of your life. She is the only single site robotic surgeon in the metro Denver area; a virtually scar-less surgery. Gynecologic surgeries that required 3-day hospitalization can now be performed through a small incision in the belly bottom AND you can go home the same day! Less pain and a quicker recovery enabling you to return to your normal life sooner.In her free time Dr. Penrose enjoys spending time with her husband, eldest daughter and boy/girl twins. She unwind from life by yoga, skiing, surfing and walking her two dogs.

Care Philosophy: I value the trust my patients place in me and enjoy building relationships to ensure the best care for each patient's complete health.

Care Philosophy: While she brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her practice, Dr. Rascoff is relational in her approach to medicine, taking the time to listen closely to each of her patient's stories.

Care Philosophy: Dr. Tate practices in an office of highly skilled Obstetrics/Gynecology healthcare providers committed to excellence in women's healthcare. She cares for women in all stages of life – adolescence, childbearing, perimenopausal and menopausal. She provides specialized, compassionate and personalized care in obstetric and gynecologic services and surgery as well as the prevention and treatment of female reproductive disease.

Biography: Dr. Suzanne B. Merrill is a board-certified urologist who is fellowship trained in Urologic Oncology. She specializes in the treatment of all primary and recurrent cancers of the urinary tract, including bladder, upper tract/urothelial, kidney, prostate, testicular, adrenal, and penile cancer. Dr. Merrill utilizes numerous surgical techniques to offer her patients more individualized care. She also provides her patients with top-of-class treatment options, incorporating novel medical/surgical therapies and clinical trial opportunities when appropriate. Dr. Merrill completed her bachelor's degree with summa cum laude honors at The University of Delaware and obtained her Medical Doctorate at The University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill School of Medicine. She completed her residency at Duke University, followed by a Society of Urologic Oncology fellowship at The Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. While at the Mayo Clinic, she also received a certificate in Translational Research. Dr. Merrill has received numerous awards for her accomplishments and leadership including being named the American Urological Association Young Urologist of the Year in 2020, followed by her induction into the American Urological Association Leadership Program in 2020. Prior to joining Colorado Urology, she was an Associate Professor of Urologic Oncology and Residency Program Director at Penn State Hershey Medical Center in Pennsylvania, where she was recognized with awards for her outstanding faculty leadership and mentorship, as well as humanism and professionalism in surgery. Throughout her career, Dr. Merrill has published over 50 peer-reviewed articles and been invited to speak at national society meetings regarding Oncology, research, and education. She is a faculty member for the American Urological Association Oral Board Review and Life Long Learning courses, which help urologists obtain and maintain their board certification status. Dr. Merrill is a member of the Society of Urologic Oncology, the American Urological Association, the American College of Surgeons, the Society of Women in Urology and Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society.

Biography: Dr. Eric Gourley joined Colorado Urology in September 2020 after completing his surgery internship and urology residency at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio TX. He completed his Doctor of Medicine degree at the University of Kansas School of Medicine in Kansas City, KS. Prior to medical school, Dr. Gourley was a practicing pharmacist from 2010 through 2015 in Lebo and Wichita, KS and Nashville, TN. He completed his Doctorate of Pharmacy degree at the University of Kansas School of Pharmacy in Lawrence, KS, and his pharmacy practice residency at the VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System in Nashville, TN. Dr. Gourley's research experience covers studies related to radical vs. partial nephrectomy in renal cell carcinoma, robot-assisted laparoscopic radical cystectomy, renal angiosarcoma, undescended testicle complicated by torsion and several pharmaceutical studies. In 2018, Dr. Gourley received the UTHSCSA Resident Endoscopic Excellence Award, which recognizes outstanding achievement and performance in endoscopy. He is a member of the American Urological Association, the Texas Urological Association, the American Medical Association and the American College of Physicians.