Meet Our Providers
Caring, Compassionate and Interested in you.
Medical and Behavior Health Team
Dr. David Dreitlein, MD, FACEP
Cheif Medical Officer
Dr. Dreitlein attended the University of Colorado Boulder for his undergraduate education then medical school at CU Health Sciences Center. He completed his residency in Emergency Medicine at Brown University where he served as Chief Resident. After working in hospital settings as an emergency physician for over 20 years, where he held many leadership roles including emergency department director and Chief of Staff, he transitioned to community medicine in 2020. Throughout his career he has been appointed to numerous committees for the State of Colorado and has been involved in the creation of several joint projects between regional hospitals. In the past, Dr. Dreitlein has worked as a physician in the Everest Region of Nepal as well as a flight physician. He has been active in medical roles for local National Parks, ski areas and other outdoor organizations. He spends his free time with his wife, a local veterinarian, and his two kids, hiking, skiing, backpacking and in general enjoying all the outdoor activities Western Colorado has to offer.
Greta Hoffman, PA-C
Certified Physician Assistant
“This truly is a patient-centered place that is both welcoming and warm”
Gretta grew up in Montana and relocated to Montrose in 2020 after finishing PA School at OHSU in Portland, Oregon. She enjoys the fast-paced environment of primary care and love being able to care for folks experiencing a variety of conditions. In her free time she enjoys mountain biking, cooking, reading and spending time with her husband and their coonhound.
Shuan O'Malley, PA-C
Certified Physician Assistant
Bio coming soon!
Nikki Steele, FNP-C
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
“My favorite things about PIC is taking care of you with a whole-person approach”
Nikki graduated from the Nurse Practitioner program at Bradley University in 2020 and went straight into family practice at the PIC Place and have been here ever since. Before this she worked as an RN for 7 years in a multitude of specialties, with a favorite being mother/baby and antepartum care. Nikki has two beautiful children and enjoys everything Montrose has to offer. She loves hiking, skiing, playing volleyball, reading books and spending time with her children riding bikes or exploring the mountains.
Elise Rediger, LPC, LAC, ADS
Behavioral Health Director
Elise earned her undergraduate degree in Business Administration from the University of Denver and her Master’s degree in Counseling and Psychological Services from Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. She has been a Licensed Professional Counselor since 2017 and a Licensed Addiction Counselor since 2018. Her experience has been in community mental health, substance use disorder treatment and integrated primary care. She is certified as an Acupuncture Detoxification Specialist. Elise joined MarillacHealth in November 2023. She strives to engage patients to act as the primary leader in their own care and well-being through prioritizing prevention, wellness, and education.
Victoria Baumann, LPC
Behavioral Health Provider (Licensed Professional Cousnselor & Certified addictions specalist)
“We all really want to work together and with you to help.“
Victoria graduated in 2015 with her master’s degree in counseling from Adams State University. She began as a school counselor in 2015 and transitioned to Early Childhood Specialist in 2018. Victoria joined PIC Place in September 2020 as a behavioral health provider.
Victoria works with people of all ages and specializes in addiction, as well as anxiety, depression, mood disorders, life changes/transitions, and trauma. Victoria believes that patients receive the best care in an integrated environment. She was born and raised in Colorado and enjoys recreating outside, including hiking, biking, swimming, paddleboarding, rafting and cross-country skiing.
Naomi McCrea, LCSW
Behavioral Health Provider (Licensed Clinical Social Worker)
Naomi was born and raised in Northern Virginia, just outside of Washington, DC. Naomi has resided on the Western Slope just under 10 years. Naomi attended Virginia Commonwealth University where she obtained her Masters in Social Work. She also attended Virginia Tech where she obtained her Bachelor of Science in Sociology and her Bachelor of Science in Human Development. She is passionate about social justice. Naomi has been in the social work field for more than 12 years. Naomi has worked in a variety of settings, including home-based behavioral health, school-based behavioral health, community mental health, long term care and integrated care settings. She has extensive experience in both clinical and medical social work. Naomi loves spending time with family and friends, yoga, hiking, and cross country skiing.
Dental Team
Tom Lavery, DDS
Chief Dental Officer
Dr. Lavery began his employment with Marillac as a full-time dentist in 2005 and was promoted to the position of Dental Director in February, 2007. Dr. Lavery received his dental degree from Creighton University and completed his residency program at Wyoming State Hospital in Evanston, Wyoming. He possesses 37 years of private and public health dentistry.
Firas Habaj, DDS
Dentist
Dr. Habaj joined MarillacHealth in January 2024. Dr. Habaj completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Missouri and his Doctorate of Dental Surgery at Marquette University in Wisconsin. He also completed multiple residencies and postdoctoral trainings at the University of Texas, Ohio State University and Bern University. Dr Habaj has a wide range of experience practicing in Ohio and overseas where he consulted internationally to improve and guide dental practices to elevate their standard of care. His simple approach is to provide the best care and to treat every single patient the same way as he would treat his own family.
Ashley Lindsey, RDH
Hygienist
“I enjoy every aspect of working at PIC”
Ashley is a local western Colorado girl, growing up a short distance from here is Hotchkiss. She attended dental hygiene school at Colorado Northwestern Community College in Rangely, CO, graduating in May 2012. Ashley loves spending free time outdoors around Cedaredge where she, her husband and two boys live, or watching all of the sporting events the boys are involved in.
Shawna Lynn, RDH, BSDH
Hygienist
Although not born in Colorado, Shawna considers herself a Colorado native as she has lived in the state since she was a child. In 1994, she attended Colorado Northwestern Community College where she received her Associate Degree in Dental Hygiene. Shawna’s love of learning encouraged her to return to school obtaining her Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene in 2013. Passing on helpful information to her patients and educating them is her passion. Shawna worked in private practice for 28 years prior to joining the Marillac team. She enjoys road biking, tennis and spending time with her family.
Ashton Schlauger, RDH
Hygienist
Ashton was born in Southwestern Oklahoma but was proudly raised here on the Western Slope of Colorado. She attended Colorado Northwestern Community College (CNCC) and graduated with her Associates of Dental Hygiene in 2021. She is passionate about educating her patients about their oral health and providing a space where patients feel comfortable and cared for. During her free time, Ashton loves spending time with her wonderful husband, tending to the family cattle ranch, riding horses, and spending time with their dogs Lyla, Trix and Goose.