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Care Philosophy: Dr. Beukema is known for being detail-oriented, flexible, and energetic. She strives to treat every patient with the same time and dedication she would want her loved ones to receive.

Biography: This physician is accepting telehealth visits. Krista Bowers, MD, FACP is a board-certified physician specializing in internal medicine. Dr. Bowers received her Bachelor of Science in Biology from Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas, in 1997. She earned her medical degree at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio in 2003, where she also completed residency in 2006. She was a faculty member in the Division of General and Hospital Medicine at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio from 2006 to 2019 and was promoted to Associate Professor. During her time on faculty, she had several leadership roles including Course Director for the physical examination course and Clerkship Director for the internal medicine clerkship. Dr. Bowers has received several honors including an Outstanding Faculty Award and Veritas Faculty of the Year. She also worked in an outpatient clinic caring for patients and mentoring medical students and residents. Dr. Bowers is a fellow of the American College of Physicians. She has been an active member of the Society of General Internal Medicine and Clerkship Directors of Internal Medicine. Dr. Bowers joined Aspen Medical Group in 2019 and is committed to providing quality patient care and improving the health and wellbeing of her patients.

Biography: This physician is accepting telehealth visits. Woosik Chung, MD, is a board-certified surgeon in spine and orthopedic surgery. His surgical interests involve the treatment of advanced degenerative spine as well as complex scoliosis deformity with a special focus in the disorders of the neck. Dr. Chung received a degree in Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry from Yale University before completing his doctorate at UMDNJ - The New Jersey Medical School. He pursued his passion for orthopaedic surgery at Columbia University where he found a desire to better understand the world of spine surgery.Dr. Chung went on to Emory University's Spine Center in Atlanta to complete a fellowship in orthopedic spine surgery. After his fellowship, Dr. Chung moved to Denver to further pursue his passion and expertise in spine surgery. He has served as the Spine Medical Director at Porter Adventist Hospital, and now he serves as the Spine Medical Director at Presbyterian/St. Luke's Medical Center in developing a unique comprehensive interdisciplinary spine center.He is a renowned expert in degenerative spine disorders including complex scoliosis deformities with a special focus on disorders of the neck and cervical spine as well as revision failed spine surgery. His range of spine surgery experience extends to the management of spinal disorders in athletes, degenerative arthritic spines, spinal tumors, spinal infections, and trauma. He uses comprehensive and cutting edge technologies such as Artificial Disc Replacement, Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery, and 3D Navigation Spine Surgery to help treat his patients.A consummate caregiver, his unparalleled dedication to patient well-being stems from his own personal experience and family history of caregiving. Born and raised in South Korea, Dr. Chung had a childhood accident that severed his hands. They were miraculously reattached by his own father. This experience began him on the path towards helping others as his father did.Spine surgery and treatment is a complex issue, and few surgeons are as uniquely qualified to administer and manage care as Dr. Woosik Chung. In his free time, Dr. Chung is an avid martial artist and enjoys spending time snowboarding, bicycling, and running with his wife. Dr. Chung has been featured in People magazine as well as various newspapers, books, and interviewed live by Diane Sawyer on Good Morning America.