Natrona County Providers
Behavioral Health
Carol King, LCSW, Behavioral Health Director
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Specialty: Behavioral Health Therapist, Behavioral Health Director
Location: Casper
Education: B.S. Psychology, University of Wyoming; Master of Social Work, Arizona State University
Carol King offers a large variety of behavioral health services, some of the services she provides includes:
- Behavioral Health Assessment
- Mental Health Counseling for older adolescent- through geriatric-aged individuals
“I like to help people to manage their mental health. The best part of my job is helping people to find peace with themselves.”
Know more: She has a wide range of interests and ensures she engages in something that captivates her each day, whether it’s savoring a morning coffee on the patio or embarking on a journey to explore a new culture.
Maliha Owens, MS. LPC
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Specialty: Behavioral Health
Location: Casper
Education: Bachelor’s in psychology, University of Wyoming, Master of Science in Community Mental Health Counseling, University of Wyoming
Maliha Owens provides a wide range of behavioral health services, including several specific offerings:
- Intakes
- Individual sessions
- IMPACT warm connection
“The best part of my profession is witnessing the human potential for growth and self-actualization. I got into this profession to be part of that exciting journey!”
Know more: She has a passion for learning! She enjoys practicing yoga and taking walks in nature.
Ashley Mudder, MSW, LCSW
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Specialty: Behavioral Health Therapist
Location: Casper
Education: Master of Social Work, Colorado State University
Ashley Mudder offers a large variety of behavioral health services, some of the services she provides includes:
- EMDR
- IMPACT Care for depression and anxiety
“I like to work with a person where they are at in life and allow them space to make the changes they need to grow.”
Know more: She enjoys traveling with her family and discovering new destinations. Her interests include reading, baking, listening to music, and spending time in nature.
Laura Hunsaker, LCSW
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Therapist, Natrona County
Specialty: Behavioral Health
Education: Masters in Social Work, University of Utah
Laura is a Wyoming native, living in Casper most of her life. She earned her Bachelors in Social Work from the University of Wyoming in 1994. Laura worked for the Wyoming State Hospital for 9 years during which she earned her Masters in Social Work from the University of Utah. She completed the program in 2003. Laura has worked as a therapist since 2005. She loves all animals but specifically horses, cats and dogs. Laura also enjoys fishing and spending time in the mountains during the summer. Other hobbies include cross-stitch, metallic models, and wood models.
Brenda Threlkeld, PMHNP
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Specialty: Psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner
Location: Casper with Telehealth services provided in Riverton, Lander and Dubois
Education: Bachelors Degree in Nursing Weber State University, Master of Nursing Psychiatric Mental Health across the Lifespan – Walden University, Master of Nursing Family Nurse Practitioner – Maryville University
She provides a wide range of behavioral health services, including several specific offerings:
- Provide specialty care to children, adolescents and adults
- Management of psychiatric medications for all common psychiatric disorders
“I became a licensed practical nurse at age 19. My career goal from childhood was to be a nurse. Nursing has been my only profession! From that time, I have completed levels of nursing education to become a Master’s prepared Nurse Practitioner. The thoughts of education and autonomy to provide care for patients were always my plan. I have always been comfortable with caring for people during joyous times in life as well as during catastrophic events when going above and beyond is necessary and appreciated.”
Know more: She loves dogs and horses, but currently, she only has a Corgi and a lab mix that keep her company. She enjoys being outdoors and hanging out with her three kids.
Sarah Burt, PMHNP
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Specialty: Psychiatry
Location: Casper
Education: Master’s Degree in psychiatry from Walden University
Sarah Burt offers a large variety of behavioral health services, some of the services she provides includes:
- Behavioral Health Assessment
- Medication management for all mental health issues
Know more: She began her career as a registered nurse at a community health center in Cheyenne, WY. Following her graduation from grad school, she spent two years working at a psychiatric inpatient facility focused on children and adolescents.
Angela Brown, MS, LPC
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Specialty: Behavioral Health Therapist
Location: Casper
Education: Bachelor in Psychology, University of Wyoming, Master of Science in Counseling, University of Wyoming
Angela Brown offers a large variety of behavioral health services, some of the services she provides includes:
- Intake services
- Individual sessions
- EMDR
“It has always been important for me to work to reduce the stigma that comes with mental health issues. I join people on their journey through the swamps that life brings us and help them to find the strength that is in them to cross to the other side.”
Know more: In her free moments, she loves to be with her family, engage in acting, and explore her creativity through various crafts.
Keith Hageman, LPC
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Specialty: Licensed Professional Counselor
Location: Casper
Education: Master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling from the University of Wyoming
Keith Hageman offers a diverse array of behavioral health services, including:
- Mental Health Counseling for adolescents- through geriatric-aged individuals
- Veterans
- Anxiety, Bipolar, Depression, PTSD
“I am passionate about helping people overcome challenges in their lives.”
Know more: In his spare time, he loves hanging out with family and friends, diving into a good book, and enjoying the great outdoors.
Susanne Ridley, LCSW
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Specialty: Behavioral Health
Education: Master of Social Work, University of South Dakota
Susanne is a Wyoming native with family roots stretching back to the early 1800s. She is an empathetic and attentive therapist with experience working with adults in both outpatient individual therapy and acute care settings. She is a graduate of the University of Wyoming with a Bachelor of Social Work. She continued her education by earning a Master of Social Work from the University of South Dakota. Susanne specializes in anxiety, depression and grief and uses a patient-centered solution focused approach to help patients make changes and progress in their journey to mental wellness.
When not pursuing her passion for mental health, Susanne can be found pursuing her other interests such as exploring new vegan recipes, playing cozy video games, or snuggling up with her pets as her husband plays guitar.
Dental
Dr. Thomas Zumo, DDS
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Specialty: Dentistry
Education: Doctor of Dental Surgery, University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry
Dr. Thomas Zumo is a Wyoming native. He received his undergraduate degree, Bachelors of Science in Biology, from the University of Wyoming. He then went on to receive his D.D.S. from the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry.
In addition to his time at CHCCW, Dr. Zumo maintains a private practice in Cheyenne, WY. Aside from general dentistry, Zumo specializes in dentures and partial dentures.
Dr. Zumo enjoys following sports like football, basketball, and hockey and spending time with his family.
Dr. Grace Montag, DDS
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Specialty: Dentistry
Location: Casper with Telehealth services provided in Riverton, Lander and Dubois
Education: Doctor of Dental Surgery, University of Nebraska Medical Center
She provides a wide range of dental services, including several offerings such as:
- Exams
- Fillings
- Crowns
- Extractions
- Emergency Dental Service
“I enjoy getting to know patients and increasing access to care within the state of Wyoming.”
Know more: She loves to spend time hiking and camping with her family, and whenever she has a moment, she enjoys crocheting, baking, and reading.
Family Medicine
Dr. H. Karl Radke, MD, CMO
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Specialty: Family Medicine
Location: Casper
Education: B.S. Biology, Duke University; M.D. University of Kansas
Dr. Radke provides an extensive range of health services in the field of family medicine, including a variety of essential offerings.
- Wellness exams
- Immunizations
- pre- and post-operative medical care
- Evaluation and management of chronic diseases such as diabetes
- Hypertension
- Chronic kidney disease
- Mood disorders
“I thoroughly enjoy the fusion of science with the art of helping patients through a style of communication tailor made for their level of understanding which allows them to advance their care and diminish their risk.”
Know more: He is married and has two children who are currently in college. His passions include hiking, biking, reading, golfing, swimming, and traveling.
Marilyn Long, FNP-C
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Specialty: Family Medicine
Location: Casper
Education: Associate’s Degree- Sheridan College-Sheridan, Wy, Bachelor’s Degree- University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY, Master’s Degree- Walden University, Minneapolis, MN.
Marilyn Long provides a wide range of family health services, including several specific offerings.
- Primary Care of the Family across all ages
- Women’s Health
- Annual Wellness
- Immunizations
- Contraceptive Services
- Sports Physicals
- Well Child Examinations
“Healthcare has been my passion since becoming a registered nurse in 1993. I believe in ownership of my practice; I am accountable to the patient and strive to exceed their expectations in every appointment. I enjoy the human condition and connecting with my patients, I want them to leave the clinic better than when they came in.”
Know more: She loves outdoor activities like ranching, hiking, exploring, and traveling. She and her husband have four grandchildren whom they cherish and enjoy spending time with.
Wes Morris, PA-C
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Physician’s Assistant, Casper
Specialty: Family Medicine
Education: Masters of Physician Assistant, Idaho State University
Wes has been a provider with CHCCW since 2014. He began his practice in 2012 and spent 2 years in Mayo Clinic Health Systems. He specializes in family and emergency medicine.
Melanie Scarbrough, FNP-C
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Specialty: Family Medicine
Location: Casper
Education: Master of Science in Nursing, Cal State Dominguez Hills
Melanie Scarbrough offers a large variety of behavioral health services, some of the services she provides includes:
- Annual physicals
- Immunizations
- Chronic Care Management
- Preventative health screenings
- Women’s health and wellness
- Urgent care/sick visits
“The best part of being a Nurse Practitioner is being able to guide patients in making smarter health and lifestyle choices and to be able to help patients at some of their most vulnerable times of their lives.”
Know more: She loves to spend time with her husband and four children, enjoying activities like traveling, especially to the beach, camping, and crafting.
Dr. Steven Baum, MD
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Specialty: Family Medicine
Education: Doctor of Medicine, Ohio State University; Bachelors of Science, University of Utah
Dr. Steven Baum received his Doctor of Medicine from Ohio State University. He studied exercise and sport science as an undergraduate at the University of Utah. Dr. Baum completed his residency training at Utah Valley Regional in Provo Utah. He is a Board Certified Family Medicine Physician.
Dr. Baum is a native of the Pacific Northwest. Prior to attending college, he served an LDS mission in Arizona. He was a TACP in the United States Air Force with duty stations in Germany and Iraq. He has worked as a primary care physician as well as an urgent care physician. He also served as Medical Director to a Veterans facility in Yuma, Arizona.
Dr. Baum has a passion for physical fitness and believes that facilitating healthy lifestyles is the best kind of medicine. Outside of work, he loves spending time with his family, fly fishing, staying physically active, riding his motorcycle, fantasy football, and is a regular practitioner of Brazilian Jiujitsu.
Pediatrics
Sarah Gailey Grooms, MD
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Pediatrician
Specialty: Pediatrics
Education: Doctor of Medicine, University of South Carolina School of Medicine
Dr. Sarah Gailey Grooms is a board-certified pediatrician with twenty-four years of experience providing outpatient medical care for patients from birth through adolescence. She earned her medical degree from the University of South Carolina School of Medicine and completed a residency in Pediatrics at Prisma Health Richland Memorial Hospital in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Grooms has a special interest in supporting families who wish to provide breast milk for their infants. She has attained training and licensing as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC).
Dr. Grooms grew up in rural North Georgia, then moved to Columbia, South Carolina where she joined a large suburban pediatric practice. She and her husband of thirty-five years raised two children who are now awesome young adults. During family vacations and fly-fishing adventures, she and her husband developed a love for Wyoming. Dr. Grooms is excited to have moved to Casper and looks forward to providing pediatric care for patients at Community Health Centers of Central Wyoming!
Venessa Yoosook DNP, APRN, CPNP
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Specialty: Pediatrics
Location: Casper, Riverton and Lander on occasion
Education: DNP University of Utah
She offers a large variety of behavioral health services, some of the services she provides includes:
- General Pediatrics
- Adolescent Care
“The best part of my profession is helping kids and their families.”
Kally Saydjari, DNP, BSN, PNP-PC
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Specialty: Pediatrics
Location: Casper
Education: Doctorate in Nursing, Maryville University
She offers a large variety of pediatric care, some of the services she provides includes:
- Primary care for pediatric patients age 0-21
“The best part of my profession and the reason why I chose pediatrics, is to be a part of and witness to, the beautiful resiliency that children have no matter what the circumstance. Being a part of that is something I treasure.”
Know more: She enjoys living in Wyoming, spending time at home with her daughters and husband, and embracing the lifestyle of amateur homesteaders in the countryside.
Pharmacy
Michelle Carpenter, PharmD
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Specialty: Pharmacy
Location: Casper
Education: Doctor of Pharmacy, University of Wyoming
“I enjoy helping patients understand their medication regimen(s) and encouraging increased health literacy and self-advocacy. It’s important to me that I help patients access affordable medication.”
Know more: In her free time, she loves to be with her husband and two daughters, staying active through activities like hunting, archery, and shotgun sports, as well as enjoying reading and traveling.
Derek Barsness, PharmD
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Specialty: Pharmacy
Location: Casper
Education: Doctor of Pharmacy, University of Wyoming
“The best part of being a pharmacist is the privilege of improving health while building trust with every patient interaction.”
Know more: He loves spending time outside with his wife and three sons, enjoying activities like camping, fishing, and hunting. He also has a passion for reading and makes an effort to listen to as many podcasts as possible.
Kaycee Brustkern, PharmD
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Specialty: Clinical pharmacy
Location: Casper, Riverton (telemedicine), Dubois (telemedicine)
Education: Doctor of Pharmacy, University of Wyoming
Kaycee Brustkern provides insightful detail into bettering your health through management of illnesses like:
- Chronic care management for various disease states including: diabetes mellitus, dyslipidemia, hypertension, asthma, COPD, tobacco cessation, anticoagulation, hepatitis C
“I am passionate about collaborating with patients to set and meet their own health goals and improve long-term health outcomes.”
Know more: She loves exploring new places, practicing yoga, trying out different recipes, and searching for the finest coffee shops.
Quick Care
Sara Malsom, PA-C
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Physician’s Assistant, Casper
Education: Masters in Physician Assistant Studies, Eastern Virginia Medical School
Sara is from a small, rural town in central Illinois. She graduated from Blackburn College in 2005 with a Bachelor’s in Biology and a minor in Chemistry. After her undergraduate degree, Sara attended a Medical Technology Program in Vincennes, IN from 2005-2006. Sara worked as a Certified Clinical Laboratory Scientist from 2006 to 2012.
Sara completed her Master’s program in Physician Assistant Studies at Eastern Virginia Medical School in 2014. She has been practicing medicine now for 7 years. Sara’s past experiences include Family Medicine in Hertford, NC and in Glenrock, WY.
Sara and her husband live in Casper. She is a proud mom to 2 amazing children and a 14 year old Shih tzu. She enjoys spending time with her family above all else. Other interests include traveling, gardening, fishing, boating and hiking.
Kyle Wilkes, PA-C
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Specialty: Quick Care
Location: Casper
Education: Masters of Medical Science- Physician Assistant, Nova Southeastern University
Kyle Wilkes offers a large variety of urgent care services, some of the services he provides includes:
- STI testing
- DOT physicals
- Urgent care/sick visits
“I enjoy doing hands on procedures, such as closing a wound with stitches or removing an ingrown toenail.”
Know more: He loves engaging in sports, whether playing or watching, and enjoys hiking and mountain biking. Having lived in Puerto Rico before, he is fluent in Spanish.
Abby Arross, DNP
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Specialty: Family Medicine, Urgent Care
Location: Casper
Education: Doctorate in Nursing Practice from the University of Wyoming
Abby Arross provides a wide range of family health services, including several specific offerings.
- Urgent Care needs
- Sick visits
- Wound care/repair
“I love helping people and making people feel better.”
Know more: She loves lifting weights and participating in group fitness activities, and her enthusiasm for helping others extends to coaching in this area.
Sandra Hope, FNP
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Specialty: Quick Care
Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing, University of Missouri and Masters of Nursing in Family Practice, University of Central Missouri
Sandra began her nursing career at 18 years old as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) with big plans to be in healthcare. Sandra completed her RN program at the Trinity School for Health Sciences in Illinois. In 2009, she completed her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at the University of Missouri in Kansas City. Sandra completed her Masters of Nursing in Family Practice at the University of Central Missouri in 2018.
Sandra has been a Board Certified Pediatric Nurse since 2013. She worked at Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City for 10 years. Her experience as an RN includes 16 years working in Level 1 and 2 trauma emergency departments. Sandra worked for two years in adult, pediatric, and neonatal ICU’s. She has also worked in a cardiac cath lab and a gynecology office.
After completing her FNP, Sandra worked as an acute care practitioner in a pediatric office. She then went on to work in a rural family practice office outside of Kansas City while also working in local urgent care offices across both state lines.
Sandra has 5 children and a grandchild. She lives with her husband and son in Casper. She loves to exercise, be outdoors, read and play in her yard and garden. Sandra’s goal will always be to help others, and to help them learn to help themselves. Understanding the ‘why’ in healthcare and our lives is important to her.