Medical Providers

Village Family Practice

Family Practice Physicians - As the Physicians of Village Family Practice, we welcome this opportunity to partner with you to achieve optimal health. The principles of caring for, treating, and educating our patients are ones that we will never lose sight of… for they provide the foundation— and the vision— that guided us into medicine. And even though we may not have the opportunity to personally see you each time you visit our office, rest assured that our experienced staff supports our philosophies in offering you the best care.

Medical Providers

We will promote a team– centered organizational environment that respects the personal and professional values of our providers and staff.

Text Box: Physician Associates and Nurse Practitioners - Our approach at Village Family Practice is one of total care. And as such, part of your Healthcare team includes Nurse Practitioners (NPs) and Physician Associates (PAs). These providers complete post graduate programs available at medical schools, teaching hospitals and some universities. These providers are trained to diagnose and treat common illnesses, perform physical exams, order lab tests, carry out medical orders and perform other tasks with the same level of competence expected of a physician. All of our NPs and PAs work closely with you and practice medicine with supervision of your primary care physician.

“Better health basics begin with education… how to be responsible for your own health. My greatest joy is starting the process at an early age by working with children and adolescents.”

Gary McKenna, PA-C has practiced with Dr. Arnold for 12 years. Gary believes in helping families find, and maintain, their level of wellness.

Gary graduated from Yale University School of Medicine Physician Associate Program in 1984 and attended Quinnipiac College in Mt. Carmel, Connecticut to earn a Masters of Health Science in Public Health in 1988.

Gary and his wife are both in healthcare - she is a Occupational Therapist. They, along with their two kids, thoroughly enjoy Colorado’s great outdoors and frequently spend their time camping, hiking, bicycle touring and tending to their very own source of fresh honey … beehives in the back yard!

“My greatest satisfaction is helping families find and maintain their level of wellness. I’m here to help them get there.”

Christi Cooley. PA-C has been in the healthcare field for over 30 years. She graduated from North Carolina as a Licensed Practical Nurse and practiced medical-surgical nursing in a hospital setting in Missouri and Colorado. After graduating from Front Range Community College as a RN, she practiced in the Emergency Department and day surgery in the Denver Metro area.

She again returned to school to expand her scope of practice and graduated from the University of North Dakota as a Physician Assistant with a focus on family medicine. She has been practicing in family medicine in the Denver area since 2002.

Christi and her husband, who is also a PA, have three adult children and two grandsons. They enjoy cooking, camping, hiking, and biking. They are also passionate about traveling and have traveled around the world twice. The are always ready for the next adventure.

Theresa Holsan, FNP has been involved in the medical field for over 20 years. Initially, she entered healthcare as a certified medical assistant. She returned to school and graduated as a registered nurse. After extensive experience in pediatric and OB-GYN settings, she continued to hone her skills by working at the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office. She then returned to school at Regis University and became a Family Nurse Practitioner.

Now, Theresa is teaching part time at Regis University and is going to school to get her DNP (Doctor of Nursing Practice). If she has free time she enjoys reading and doing outdoor activities, especially camping. She also has two grown children.

Dr. Jennifer Arnold has been providing healthcare in the Greenwood Village, Centennial area for over 20 years. In 2004, Dr. Arnold left Orchard Family Practice to form her own practice… Village Family Practice. Dr. Arnold formed the “Village” to assure her patients receive the personalized and compassionate care they expect and deserve.

Dr. Arnold received her undergraduate degree from the University of Wyoming in microbiology and medical technology. She attended medical school at Creighton University in Omaha where she graduated with honors and completed her residency at St. Joseph Hospital.

Dr. Arnold is married and spends much of her time with her three very active teenagers. When she’s not busy with her practice or family, she’s usually running or biking, … Pursuing the same healthy lifestyle that she encourages for her patients.

“I enjoy the entire realm of family practice… getting to know and taking care of the family as a whole.”

Dr. Laurie Patton has over ten years of experience in providing primary care for adults and children. Her special interests include preventive medicine, child development, and women’s health.

Dr. Patton completed degrees in nursing and physiology from the University of Colorado and Oklahoma State respectively. She received her medical degree at the University of Oklahoma and completed her Family Practice residency at Rose Medical Center in Denver.

Dr. Patton enjoys spending time with her family and is kept busy raising four active teenagers. In her “spare time” she likes to read, swim, bicycle or run. (Keep your eyes open… you might see Dr. Arnold and Dr. Patton in your neighborhood running or biking).

“I believe in choices. And, a part of my role in healthcare is to help people make the right ones.

“I enjoy getting to know patients and their families while assisting them in maintaining optimal health. I believe in a partnership approach to healthcare.”