Pikes Peak Hospice & Palliative Care is guided by a leadership team committed to developing world-class caregivers with the skills and spirit to fulfill our mission to encircle those facing advanced illness with unprecedented levels of comfort, compassion and expertise.

Our leaders draw upon a rich diversity of experience in corporate and not-for-profit healthcare organizations to ensure organizational strength, stability, flexibility and purpose, now and in the future.

Tim Bowen

President & CEO Care Synergy

Dawn Darvalics

President

Nathaniel (Nate) Miller, DO

Medical Director

Dee Licona

Director of Business Development

Ashley Brown, BSN, RN, CHPN

Director of Clinical Services

Andrew (Andy) Petersen

Executive Director, Pikes Peak Hospice Foundation

Thomas J. Carter, DO

Physician

Kate Raphael, MD

Physician

Dr. Luis Felipe (Phil) Ramos, MD

Physician

What Our Families Say

The entire hospice team exceeded our expectations always going above and beyond. They are the most amazing group of people. I can't even put into words how much we appreciate them. They were always very caring, patient and sincere. We could not have managed the process without them. We will never forget you and are forever grateful. Thank you. ~ Patient’s daughter

Everyone who came to attend to my wife were all fantastic caregivers and I cannot praise your hospice staff enough. I was so thankful you were there. ~ Patient’s husband

I could not have asked for a more caring set of people to help us through this difficult time. ~ Patient’s family