RMPC Arvada

Dr. Kimberly Benage earned her medical degree from Loyola University Chicago in 2003 and completed her Family Medicine residency at St. Anthony Hospital in Denver in 2006. She spent the first 17 years of her career at Clinica Family Health and Wellness, where she provided high-quality, cost-effective, and culturally competent care to patients of all ages.

Dr. Benage is passionate about caring for families across generations, with a special interest in pediatrics and supporting parents through the developmental stages of childhood. She is committed to delivering culturally appropriate care and is fluent in both English and Spanish, ensuring accessibility for diverse patient populations. In recognition of her dedication to quality care and teamwork, she was honored as AdventHealth Avista Physician of the Year in 2023.

Outside of medicine, Dr. Benage enjoys running, hiking, skiing, and spending time with her four children, supporting them in their sports and activities. She is also actively involved in philanthropy, volunteering with Crazy Love Africa, a charity supporting single mothers in Uganda.

Dr. Benage firmly believes that every individual deserves compassionate, evidence-based care tailored to their personal health goals.

Dylan Dick, PA-C, is a dedicated and compassionate physician assistant committed to patient education and improving healthcare access for Spanish-speaking patients. He earned his medical degree from Radford University and has been practicing since 2021.

Dylan is board-certified as a PA-C and is fluent in Spanish, allowing him to connect with and support a diverse patient population.

Passionate about mental health and ensuring patients feel secure and informed about their health, Dylan views primary care as a bridge between individuals, their symptoms, and the broader healthcare system. He strives to empower patients by making complex medical information accessible and understandable.

Outside of the office, Dylan enjoys gardening, spending time with his cat, and staying active through running, camping, skiing, and participating in a run club during the warmer months. A passionate cook and movie enthusiast, his favorite films are always changing.

Shannon Falbo, PA-C, earned her medical degree from the University of Colorado Anschutz and has been practicing since 2012. She graduated magna cum laude from the University of Colorado Boulder with a Bachelor’s degree in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology.

With a passion for cardiovascular prevention and health, mental health, and adolescent medicine, Shannon is dedicated to helping her patients live their lives to the fullest. Shannon has spent two years at Burrow’s Internal Medicine and ten years at Rocky Mountain Primary Care Arvada, gaining extensive experience in patient-centered care.

Outside of the office, Shannon enjoys spending time with her family, gardening, and traveling. She stays physically active and loves cheering on the CU Buffs.

Dr. Martha Ives brings over three decades of experience in patient care, with a unique background in both internal medicine and pediatrics. She earned her medical degree from the University of Utah and began practicing in 1993. For the past 25 years, she has served the Arvada community at Rocky Mountain Primary Care, including three years as president and CEO.

Dr. Ives has been nationally recognized by the NCQA for more than 10 years for excellence in cardiovascular, heart, stroke, and diabetes care. She has a special interest in solving complex internal medicine diagnostic cases while also finding joy in caring for her pediatric patients. A self-described physiologist at heart, she is continually inspired by the science of medicine and finds great reward in helping patients better understand their health.

Outside of the clinic, Dr. Ives enjoys life on her hobby farm, raising and showing collie dogs. She’s also an avid reader, passionate quilter, and gardener. After raising three children, she finds fulfillment in her many creative and outdoor pursuits.

ThuyAn Le, PA-C, is a dedicated Physician Assistant who has been practicing since 2014. She earned her medical degree from Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) and is board certified as a Physician Assistant.

ThuyAn is passionate about preventive health and enjoys partnering with her patients to manage chronic conditions such as diabetes and hypertension. She also has a strong interest in skincare and believes in taking a comprehensive approach to overall wellness.

Fluent in both English and Vietnamese, ThuyAn values building strong, trusting relationships with patients from all backgrounds and creating a welcoming, inclusive care environment. Before joining Rocky Mountain Primary Care, she practiced at a primary care clinic in Aurora, CO, for two years.

Outside of the office, ThuyAn loves spending quality time with her family.

Dr. Carlos Vela Brol received his doctor of medicine degree from Universidad Francisco Marroquin, Guatemala, in 2001. He completed his family residency at St. Anthony North Family Medical Center in 2010, received his board certification from the American Board of Family Medicine in 2010, and received his medical license from the State of Colorado in 2011. Prior to joining Rocky Mountain Primary Care, Dr. Vela Brol was with Clinica Family Health Services and Centura Health Physician Group.

Dr. Vela Brol’s philosophy is to provide the best care available and to take the time to really listen to patients. He also believes that medicine should focus on prevention – helping people live healthy lives and maintain a healthy life style.

Dr. Vela Brol is fluent in both English and Spanish.