Our Robotic Surgeons

John T. Crane, MD, FACOG
Dr. John Crane is passionate about women's health care and specializes in minimally invasive procedures.  His extensive experience has helped McKee become a center in robotic surgery.  

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Crane, please call (970) 667-2009.

L. Ginger Frederiksen, MD  
Dr. Frederiksen is committed to women of all ages and specializes  in a number of areas including minimally invasive, robotic and laparoscopic surgery.

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Frederiksen, please call (970) 667-2009.

Jonathan Franco, MD, OB/GYN 
Dr. Franco is a graduate of the University of Colorado School of Medicine in Denver and is a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist, Dr Franco has a special interest in minimally invasive surgery and is certified to perform robotic hysterectomy.

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Franco, please call (970) 667-2009.

Elizabeth Howell, MD, OB/GYN
Dr. Howell's special interests are in menopausal health, minimally invasive surgery, urinary incontinence and robotic surgery. She also enjoys caring for women through one of the most special times of their lives – pregnancy and delivery.

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Howell, please call (970) 203-6801.

Brian Nelson, MD   
Dr. Nelson maintains a special interest in treating urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse. He is experienced in many types of pelvic surgery including robotic surgery.  

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Nelson, please call (720) 494-3130.

Suzanne E. Saenz, MD, FACOG
Dr. Saenz is particularly interested in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery.  Her use of the DaVinci robot for robotic surgery at McKee allows her to provide this option to more of her patients.

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Saenz, please call (970) 667-2009.

Kenneth D. Slack, MD, OB/GYN
Dr. Slack's special interests include infertility, minimally invasive surgery, urinary incontinence and robotic surgery. Dr. Slack enjoys caring for women through pregnancy and delivery. He considers it a privilege to take part in such a special time in a person's life.

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Slack, please call (970) 203-6801.

Irene Sokolowski, MD  
With a commitment to providing individualized, compassionate care for each woman, Dr. Sokolowski uses the latest guidelines and surgical techniques including robotic surgery.  

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Sokolowski, please call (970) 667-2009.

Michael Eddy, MD  
Dr. Eddy's special interests include urologic oncology and minimally invasive procedures  including laparoscopy and robotic surgery.  

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Eddy, please call (970) 669-9100.

Benjamin Girdler, MD  
Dr. Girdler specializes in all aspects of adult urology, with subspecialization in urological oncology, incontinence, voiding dysfunction and female pelvic reconstructive surgery including the use of robotic surgery.  

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Girdler, please call (970) 669-9100.

Sarvjit Gill, MD  
Dr. Gill is is especially dedicated to head and neck cancer patients and is one of a handful of surgeons nationwide who use robotic surgery to treat these patients.  

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Gill, please call (970) 593-1177.

Thomas Blomquist, PhD, MD, FACS 
Dr. Blomquist is medical director of McKee's Wound and Ostomy Center and uses robotic surgery for conditions such as colorectal disease, gastrointestinal disorders and some hernias.  

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Blomquist, please call (970) 669-3212.

Jerome Collins, MD, FACS
Dr. Collins is a skilled surgeon and uses robotic surgery for conditions such as colorectal disease, gastrointestinal disorders and some hernias.  

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Collins, please call (970) 669-3212.