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.

THERAPY TEAM:

KATY LEE, MA, LPC

Katy is a Colorado native and is excited to join the Premier Pediatrics team as a clinical therapist. Katy enjoys working with children and adolescents who may have behavioral problems or mental health needs. She also enjoys working with families who need support with helping their children in everyday life activities. Her approach to counseling is person-centered and based on what the client needs are. Play therapy, Cognitive Behavioral therapy, and relational approaches are also present in her approach.  When not at work, Katy enjoys hiking, fishing, and being outdoors with her family.  

Katy is currently contracted with United Healthcare, Cigna, Anthem Blue Cross, and Medicaid and will soon be contracted with most other major insurances.  She can also see clients on a cash pay basis.

KIM

KALEIGH

RUBY