Faculty

Brief Bio

Roberta Matern, MD, FAAFP

Roberta Matern, MD, FAAFP

Program Director

Medical School: Mayo Medical School
Residency Maricopa Medical Center
Areas of Interest: Full-spectrum family medicine, obstetrics and women's health care, rural medicine, medical education.

Matthew Balls, DO

Matthew Balls, DO

Clinician Educator

Medical School: Midwestern University – Glendale
Residency: University of Wyoming Family Medicine Residency – Casper
Areas of Interest: Procedures in primary care, pediatrics, sports medicine, OMM (Osteopathic Manuel Medicine), patient-provider relationship, physician wellness.

James W. Schouten, MD
James W. Schouten, MD

Clinician Educator

Medical School: University of Utah
Residency: University of Kansas Medical Center
Areas of Interest: Adult, geriatric, hospice and palliative medicine, medical education.

C. Maryssa Spires, MD
C. Maryssa Spires, MD

Associate Program Director

Medical School: University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix
Residency: North Colorado Family Medicine in Greeley, Colorado
Areas of Interest: pediatric, prenatal and obstetrical care, office procedures, and preventative health care.