At Premier Pediatrics, our team consists of experienced, compassionate pediatricians and friendly, nurturing staff members who take pride in giving our young patients the personalized pediatric care that they deserve.

We understand that you have a choice of pediatricians in the Brighton area, and we appreciate your consideration. We can assure you that you'll feel confident in our ability to meet all of your expectations.

All of our pediatricians are highly educated professionals who have undergone rigorous academic and clinical training in pediatrics. We maintain a high level of expertise through continuing education in order to provide the most up-to-date care for the young patients we are privileged to serve.

Premier Pediatrics believes in a team approach to your child's health and well-being, so all of our doctors collaborate with parents to provide the highest level of care. We appreciate the opportunity to care for your child and pride ourselves on making pediatric care a pleasant experience for all of our patients.

DEBRA CAMPBELL, D.O., FAAP

Medical Degree:
Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center

Residency:
Michigan State University
Sparrow Hospital

Board Certification:
American Board of Pediatrics

Dr. Campbell is an owner of Premier Pediatrics.  She is an advocate of preventative medicine and works closely with the Special Care Nursery at Platte Valley Medical Center.  She also has a special interest in asthma and eczema.
She enjoys traveling, hiking, sporting events, and especially spending time with her husband and two children.

JOSEPH M. SMITH, M.D., FAAP

Medical Degree:
Loma Linda University School of Medicine

Residency:
University of Colorado Health Sciences Center
Children's Hospital Colorado

Publications:
Berman’s Pediatric Decision Making, 5th edition.  Book Chapter:  Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

Board Certification:
American Board of Pediatrics

Dr. Smith is an owner of Premier Pediatrics.  He believes in whole-person care.  "Medicine is more than treating illnesses.  It is about family, school progress, achievements, hobbies, and anything else that is important to an individual."
Besides practicing general pediatrics, Dr. Smith devotes 50% of his clinic time to child and adolescent behavior and development, including the treatment of ADHD, autism, and children with special health care needs.
He enjoys composing and performing music, traveling, camping, hiking, fencing, acting and directing, Broadway shows, language study, church activities, and above all, spending time with his wife and children.

ELLEN McCORMICK, M.D.

  CAROLINE ALBERT-MARTIN, M.D.

 MICHELE TUEPKER, M.D.

 JANINE LECHLEITNER, C.P.N.P.

Janine is an advocate of whole family preventative care with a special interest in child development and ADHD.
Janine enjoys spending time with her husband and three children, as well as camping, hiking, church activities, and scrapbooking.

 MELISSA JOHNSON, C.P.N.P

THERAPY TEAM:

HEATHER FASS, LMFT

Heather is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with the state of Colorado and is happy to be part of the Premier Pediatrics team.  She enjoys working with children and adolescents who need mental health support with anxiety, depresion, trauma, and grief.  Her approach to counseling is strength-based and systemic, which acknowledges the importance of family, close relationships, and culture.  She works therapeutically with clients through play therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and attachment therapy.  While Heather notes the importance of in-person counseling, she does offer teletherapy sessions to accommodate her clients' comfort and accessability needs.  Outside of work, she enjoys pottery, gardening, fishing, spending time with friends, family, and toddler, and has a love for all animals.

Heather is currently credentialed with Anthem Blue Cross, Aetna, United Healthcare, and Cigna.  She will soon be contracted with most major health insurance companies and Medicaid.  She can also accept self-pay clients.

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