The 5 Best Doctors

Access to quality medical care is an important part of a healthy community, whether patients need a routine checkup, help managing a chronic condition or treatment during an unexpected illness. Steamboat Springs physicians bring experience in family medicine, internal medicine and hospital-based care to the Yampa Valley. The Best of the Boat 2026 recognizes doctors whose work supports patients through different stages of life and a wide range of healthcare needs.

Dr. Jennifer Kempers || UCHealth Yampa Valley Medical Center

Preventive medicine and long-term patient relationships are central to the practice of Dr. Jennifer Kempers, a board-certified internal medicine physician with UCHealth Primary Care in Steamboat Springs. Kempers earned her medical degree from the University of New Mexico in 1997 and completed residency training at the University of New Mexico and Saint Joseph Hospital in Denver. She moved to the Yampa Valley in 2003 and has practiced medicine in Steamboat Springs since then. Her work includes outpatient primary care and hospital-based care, with an emphasis on adult wellness, preventive medicine and managing complex medical conditions. Kempers values the relationships she has developed with patients and their families throughout her years in the community.

Dr. David Niedermeier || Steamboat Medical Group

Providing comprehensive family medicine is a focus for Dr. David Niedermeier at Steamboat Medical Group. Niedermeier completed his undergraduate and medical education at the University of Wisconsin–Madison before undertaking residency training at St. Mark's Family Medicine Residency in Salt Lake City, Utah. His practice encompasses primary care for patients across different age groups, with attention to preventive medicine, acute illnesses and ongoing health concerns. Steamboat Medical Group provides regular wellness examinations, health screenings and same-day appointments for patients needing medical attention. Niedermeier's approach reflects the practice's emphasis on comprehensive care, communication and involving patients in decisions about their health.

Dr. Katie Marmillo || Steamboat Medical Group

Dr. Katie Marmillo brings experience in family medicine, emergency medicine and hospital-based care to Steamboat Medical Group. She earned her medical degree and a master's degree in neurobiology and anatomy from the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry. Marmillo completed emergency medicine residency training at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia and family medicine residency training through HealthONE in Denver. She is also a Fellow of the Academy of Wilderness Medicine, reflecting additional training in medical care related to outdoor and remote environments. Her professional experience includes outpatient family medicine, newborn care, inpatient treatment and intensive care coverage, as well as work as a hospitalist at UCHealth Yampa Valley Medical Center.

Dr. Evan Hardesty || UCHealth Yampa Valley Medical Center

Hospital-based medicine is the professional focus of Dr. Evan Hardesty at UCHealth Yampa Valley Medical Center in Steamboat Springs. Hardesty earned his medical degree from St. George's University School of Medicine in 2017 and completed residency training at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in 2021. He is board-certified by the American Board of Family Medicine and practices in hospital medicine, providing medical care for patients during hospital stays. His work involves evaluating and managing illnesses that require inpatient treatment, collaborating with other healthcare professionals and supporting patients through their hospital care. His family medicine training provides a foundation for addressing a broad range of medical conditions.

Dr. Laura Mordi || Steamboat Medical Group

Comprehensive family healthcare guides the practice of Dr. Laura Mordi at Steamboat Medical Group. Mordi completed her undergraduate education at Stanford University and earned her medical degree from the University of Colorado School of Medicine in 2003. She subsequently completed residency training through the Fort Collins Family Medicine Residency program. Mordi practices full-spectrum family medicine, providing care for patients across different stages of life. Her work includes preventive health services, evaluation of acute medical concerns and ongoing management of health conditions. She is also credentialed to practice at UCHealth Yampa Valley Medical Center, connecting her outpatient practice with the region's hospital-based healthcare services.

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