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Toreen Ovind, BSRT
Medical Assistant
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Toreen Ovind is a 17-year veteran of the medical field. She has worked with Dr. Jatana for 13 years, handling patient communication, authorizing surgeries and ensuring that patients have all the information they need during and after their appointments. Toreen has also served as a radiologic technologist in Littleton, Colorado and Minot, North Dakota. Toreen understands that patients are often apprehensive when they find themselves in a situation they never expected. She enjoys being part of a team that has the best interest of patients at heart and goes above and beyond to deliver a positive experience to patients.

Toreen earned a Bachelor of Science degree with a minor in business administration from Minot State University, and studied radiologic technology at the Minot School for Allied Health.
Ross Gallucci, MS, PA-C
Physician Assistant
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Ross Gallucci has been working with Dr. Jatana since 2008. Before joining the practice, he worked as a clinical research coordinator at both large academic hospitals in New York, as well as one of the leading clinical research centers in San Francisco. At Jatana Spine, Ross evaluates new patients, establishes surgical and non-surgical expectations of patients, assists with surgery and provides pre- and post-operative patient management. Patient care is Ross’ top priority. It drives every decision that the clinicians at Jatana Spine make, whether surgical or non-surgical in nature. Ross holds a master’s degree in Medical Science Physician Studies from Wake Forest University and a bachelor’s degree in molecular biology from Lehigh University.

Professional Affiliations and Certifications

National Commission for Certification of Physician Assistants-June, 2008
Basic Cardiac Life Support-September, 2012
Advanced Cardiac Life Support-May, 2007
American Association of Surgical Physician Assistants-2005-Present
NIH Stroke Scale Certification-November, 2004
Brooke DiStefano, MS, PA-C
Physician Assistant
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Brooke DiStefano joined the staff of Denver Spine Surgeons in September 2012, after serving as a physician assistant in a private interventional radiology clinic in Pasadena, Texas. In addition to performing detailed spine histories and exams, Brooke also assists with surgery and manages post-operative patients. She says that the best part of her job is educating patients about their upcoming treatment and helping them gain a better understanding of what lies ahead. Because every case is unique, Brooke is also constantly learning and expanding her knowledge of the orthopedic spine field. She graduated from the Master of Science Physician Assistant Program at the Baylor College of Medicine and earned a bachelor’s degree in human nutrition and dietetics from Colorado State University.

Professional Affiliations and Certifications

American Academy of Physician Assistants
Rotation preceptor for physician assistant students at Baylor College of Medicine
Colorado State Physician Assistant License
ACLS Provider—American Heart Association
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
Controlled Substance Registration Certificate DEA
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Ph: 303-MY-SPINE (697-7463)
Fax: 303-783-1200
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7800 E. Orchard Road, Suite 100
Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111
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