Our Vein Physicians

Gordon F. Gibbs, MD

Gordon F. Gibbs, MD and his wife Erin Reilly Gibbs opened the first American Vein & Vascular Institute (formerly Rocky Mountain Vein Institute) in 2009 located in Pueblo, Colorado. The network of vein centers has since grown to be the largest in Colorado.

Timothy Cawlfield, MD

Timothy Cawlfield, MD, is a phlebologist specializing in the treatment of vein disease at American Vein & Vascular Institute. As a general practitioner licensed to practice medicine in Colorado with specialties in vascular disease and family medicine, Dr. Cawlfield has a hospital affiliation with Parkview Medical Center in Pueblo, Colo.

Dr. Scott Hurlbert MD

Scott N. Hurlbert, MD, MBA

Dr. Hurlbert has been treating vascular patients in Colorado Springs since 1998 and has many “firsts” on his resume. Not only was he the first in southern Colorado to perform minimally invasive Aortic Endograft repair of abdominal aortic aneurysms, he also was the first in the region to do rotational atherectomy for blockages in leg arteries and the first to perform laser ablation for the treatment of varicose veins.

Julie Current, MS, PA-C

Julie Current, MS, PA-C, is a phlebologist at American Vein & Vascular Institute. Current received her phlebology training through the fellowship program developed by Dr. Gordon Gibbs, American Vein & Vascular Institute Founder and Chief Medical Executive.

Kendra Duckstein, AGNP, RN

Kendra Duckstein, AGNP, RN is a phlebologist at American Vein & Vascular Institute. Duckstein is also a board-certified Nurse Practitioner with more than 16 years of experience in direct patient care as a RN.

Nicole Gundersen, MMS, PA-C

Nicole Gundersen, is a phlebologist at American Vein and Vascular Institute. Gundersen received her Masters of Medical Science in Physician Assistant Studies from Keiser University. Gundersen received her training through the fellowship program developed and led by Dr. Gordon Gibbs, American Vein & Vascular Institute Founder and Chief Medical Executive.

Jennifer Medina, FNP, AGACNP

Jennifer Medina, FNP, AGACNP, is a phlebologist at American Vein & Vascular Institute. Medina received her training through the fellowship program developed and led by Dr. Gordon Gibbs, American Vein & Vascular Institute Founder and Chief Medical Executive.

Jessi Hartzler, MS, PA-C

Jessi Hartzler, MS, PA-C, is a phlebologist at American Vein & Vascular Institute. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and Exercise Science from the University of Arkansas, and a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from University of Missouri – Kansas City.

Sarah K. Roark MSNL, AGACNP-BC

Sarah K. Roark MSNL, AGACNP-BC is a phlebologist at American Vein & Vascular. Roark has been working in healthcare since 2005. She practiced as a Cardiothoracic ICU, Cath Lab, ER, and General ICU RN in Oklahoma, Florida, and Colorado.

Sarah Howe, DNP, RPhS, WCC

Sarah “Sally” Howe, DNP, is a phlebologist at American Vein & Vascular Institute. She earned her Masters of Science in Nursing from Loyola University New Orleans.