Highlands Family Medicine Medical Staff:
Joseph Bednarek, M.D. grew up in Billings, Montana. He attended medical school at the University of Washington, and completed his residency training at Mercy Medical Center in Denver. Dr. Bednarek enjoys developing relationships with his patients of all ages. His home life is very full with his wife Jill, twins Claire and Luke, and their younger brother John. He enjoys drawing and painting.
Kate Frueh, D.O. has been in our practice since July 2008. She comes to us from Swedish Family Medicine. She enjoys family practice and is one of two physicians in our practice who offer obstetrical care for our patients at Highlands Family Medicine. She can also perform osteopathic treatment for muscle and joint problems.
Erin Hekmatpour, M.D. grew up in Arkansas and attended medical school at the University of North Carolina. She enjoys working with patients of all ages and has a special interest in womens health and pediatrics. She and her husband Amir, have one daughter and are actively involved in their church. In her spare time, she also enjoys travel, photography, running, and camping.
Erika Kenney, M.D. is a Colorado native. She attended medical school at the University of Maryland. She enjoys womens health care. She and her husband, Tom, have two children, Claire and younger brother Grant. With her family she enjoys skiing, hiking, and cooking.
Lauren Kolfenbach PA-C grew up in Grand Rapids, MI. She attended PA school at the University of Iowa and subsequently worked at a gastroenterology office in Chicago. She then practiced at Swedish Family Medicine. She has had papers published on childhood depression and irritable bowel syndrome and enjoys serving as a peer editor for a national medical journal. She and her husband, Jason, stay busy running after their daughter Isabella, and son Hayden.
William LeCoq, PA-C was a fire medic for 27 years. He has extensive emergency medicine and family practice experience. Bill and his wife raised four children and love to hike, camp, and ski.
Blaine Olsen, M.D. is a Colorado native. He attended medical school at the University of Colorado. Dr. Olsen speaks Spanish, and takes special interest in pediatrics and sports medicine. He enjoys spending time with his wife Shawna, and daughters Tessa and Lucy. He enjoys running, skiing, and cooking.