Laura Staples
Office Manager

Laura has been working in the medical field for 12 years, and has been with Dr. Atagi since 2003. Simultaneously pursuing her BA in Office Management, while gaining critical work experience, she has successfully, and sometime simultaneously, filled multiple roles within our practice. Laura has worked in a variety of elective-care medical practices, and has extensive experience in almost every aspect of the practice, from Patient Services Coordinator and Patient Coordinator, to Billing, Scheduling, and now, Office Manager. Laura's congenial personality and expertise in medical administration give her tremendous insight and problem-solving skills to maintain our efficacious and happy practice. A Colorado native, Laura enjoys many outdoor activities, as well as traveling and scrapbooking.

 
Karen Fox
Registered Nurse First Assistant

Karen is our Registered Nurse First Assistant, who has worked in the Department of Surgery and the Emergency Department for more than 11 years. She joined Dr. Atagi and her team in December of 2006. Karen spends much of her time in the operating room assisting Dr. Atagi with surgical procedures, in addition to caring for patients pre- and post-operatively. She also treats her own aesthetic patients. Karen's energy, warmth and commitment foster a relationship of trust and reassurance throughout our patients' experiences with us. Karen has advanced training in skin care, and specializes in Botox, Juvéderm, Radiesse®, Prevelle® and Sculptra® injections. In her free time, Karen enjoys many outdoor activities, and spending time with her husband and two dogs.

 
Karen Jouvenat
Registered Nurse

Karen is a Registered Nurse with over 24 years of advanced nursing in Critical Care and the Emergency Department. Karen's experience as a charge nurse in high pressure situations has fostered an impressive air of quiet confidence. Her skill as the go-to-girl for difficult IV placements, coupled with her aesthetic sense, makes her a natural with our injectable procedures, such as Botox, Juvéderm, Radiesse®, Prevelle® Silk and Sculptra®. Karen has advanced training in skin care products and services, including Microdermabrasion, Chemical Peels and Dermaplaning. She is married with three teenage children. After living on a ship that traveled around the world, she has acquired a passion for travel, and also enjoys scuba diving, biking, and volleyball.

 
Carly Mulhern
Medical Esthetician

Carly recently joined our Atagi Skin team as our medical esthetician. After graduating from The College of International Esthetics near Denver, Colorado, she launched her career as a lead esthetician by joining a cosmetic surgery practice in Southern California. Her move to Denver has given our patients the benefit of her extensive experience there. Her passion for healthy skincare is enhanced by her ability to personally connect with her patients. By establishing a trusting bond with patients, Carly is able to develop a personalized skincare routine uniquely designed for the individual. In her free time, Carly enjoys art, yoga, spending time with her family and walking her dog Rollie.

 
Kathryn Staples
Patient Services Coordinator

Kathryn has worked in the medical field for more than 6 years and is our patients' expert guide to the practice. Her goal is to create a pleasant and satisfying experience for every patient every time they visit us, whether through a visit or a phone call. And she can get the answer to all practice-related questions. We are pretty certain that we have patients scheduling appointments just to come in and visit with Kathryn! Kathryn has lived in Colorado for 32 years, and grew up in a small town in Utah, where there were only 50 families. She is married and has three wonderful children. When Kathryn is not at work, she loves to travel, read, knit, and garden.

 
Amy Winter
Patient Coordinator

Amy has been in the medical field for over 8 years. Her myriad experiences range from insurance and scheduling for a team of neurosurgeons, to marketing, cosmetology, and real estate. Amy has been with Dr. Atagi's team for nearly 4 years, and works to meet our patients' non-clinical needs, including the financing and scheduling of all procedures. She strives to organize a seamless course tailored to patients' specific scheduling and financial requirements. Originally from a small town in southeast Minnesota, she has lived in Colorado since 1997. She enjoys being outdoors, and loves to hike, ski, and camp. She plays on a grass volleyball league in the summer. Amy is currently working towards her bachelor's degree in business.