PATRICIA LIPINSKI

FNP - BC

Patricia "Tricia" Lipinski is board certified in Family Practice. She graduated from the University of Northern Colorado with a Master of Science as a Family Nurse Practitioner and a Master of Science in Nursing Education. Her research at UNC investigated the concept of Hope, which inspired her to co-found St. Luke's as a place of love, hope and healing. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 1976 from Marquette University. Her nursing experience has been extensive over the last 40 years, including care of the medical, surgical, trauma and burn patient. She is married with three children and two grandchildren. Tricia's interests include hiking, gardening and quilting.

MICHELLE TOLLEFSON

MD - BC

Michelle Tollefson is board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology, but currently focuses on office gynecology and women's wellness at St. Luke's. She graduated from Creighton University with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. She obtained her Medical Degree at Creighton University's School of Medicine.Her Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency was completed at the University of Missouri in Kansas City. She also has a certification in Wellness Coaching. Dr. Tollefson is passionate about women's healthcare, Natural Family Planning and Lifestyle Medicine. She is married and has three children and a Portugese Water Dog. Her interests include teaching, camping and most of all, spending time with her family.

MICHAEL LYNCH

PhD, DO - BC

Michael Lynch is board certified in Internal Medicine. He graduated from the University of Illinois with a Ph.D in Cellular Physiology. He obtained his Medical Degree at Midwestern University. His internship/residency was completed at St. Michael's Medical Center. He has been a physician in the Fort Collins area for over 25 years and is a co-founder of St. Luke's. He has an avid interest in preventative medicine, as well as geriatric care. He is married with 4 children and 10 grandchildren. His interests include fishing, hiking and camping.