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Care Philosophy: My philosophy is to provide personalized, compassionate and high-quality care for all of my patients.

Care Philosophy: Dr. Kalra values care beyond routine exams, listening to a woman's specific concerns, alleviating any fears and promoting empowerment to improve health outcomes.

Biography: Dr. Snyder has been with WHCA since 1995, after practicing for a short time in Greeley, CO. She completed medical school and her residency at Southern Illinois University in Springfield, IL in 1992. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry and biology from Greenville College graduating Summa Cum Laude. She is board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and is a Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Snyder enjoys all aspects of obstetrics and gynecology. Her special interests include minimally invasive surgery, adolescent gynecology and hormone therapy. In her free time, Dr. Snyder enjoys spending time with her family. She is married with two children, three stepchildren and a new grandson! She also enjoys running, Pilates, gardening and travel.

Biography: Dr. Suzanne B. Merrill is a board-certified urologist who is fellowship trained in Urologic Oncology. She specializes in the treatment of all primary and recurrent cancers of the urinary tract, including bladder, upper tract/urothelial, kidney, prostate, testicular, adrenal, and penile cancer. Dr. Merrill utilizes numerous surgical techniques to offer her patients more individualized care. She also provides her patients with top-of-class treatment options, incorporating novel medical/surgical therapies and clinical trial opportunities when appropriate. Dr. Merrill completed her bachelor's degree with summa cum laude honors at The University of Delaware and obtained her Medical Doctorate at The University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill School of Medicine. She completed her residency at Duke University, followed by a Society of Urologic Oncology fellowship at The Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. While at the Mayo Clinic, she also received a certificate in Translational Research. Dr. Merrill has received numerous awards for her accomplishments and leadership including being named the American Urological Association Young Urologist of the Year in 2020, followed by her induction into the American Urological Association Leadership Program in 2020. Prior to joining Colorado Urology, she was an Associate Professor of Urologic Oncology and Residency Program Director at Penn State Hershey Medical Center in Pennsylvania, where she was recognized with awards for her outstanding faculty leadership and mentorship, as well as humanism and professionalism in surgery. Throughout her career, Dr. Merrill has published over 50 peer-reviewed articles and been invited to speak at national society meetings regarding Oncology, research, and education. She is a faculty member for the American Urological Association Oral Board Review and Life Long Learning courses, which help urologists obtain and maintain their board certification status. Dr. Merrill is a member of the Society of Urologic Oncology, the American Urological Association, the American College of Surgeons, the Society of Women in Urology and Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society.

Care Philosophy: Dr. Ferrara is committed to listening to her patients' concerns and educating them about their treatment options. She works collaboratively with her patients and colleagues to create individualized care plans that meet the specific needs of each patient.

Care Philosophy: My favorite thing about being an obstetrician/gynecologist is caring for patients from adolescence through the menopausal years. I believe in providing compassionate and individualized care for all in an open-minded and comfortable environment. I am committed to patient education so that all women can feel informed and empowered!

Care Philosophy: I believe in patient-centered, evidence-based practice, embracing the factors that make each woman uniquebackground, demographics, age, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender preference, socioeconomicsand incorporating personal preferences and cultural beliefs into every care plan.