Dr. Dina has been in practice in Boulder for 20 years. She considers Colorado home though she grew up in Chattanooga, TN, graduated from the University of Tennessee Medical School in Memphis, did her internship at Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse, NY, and served as a general medical officer in the US Public Health Service in Alaska. She focused her attention on children while she completed her service in Anchorage at the Alaska Native Medical Center and decided to return to do a residency in pediatrics in Charlotte, NC, at the Charlotte Memorial Hospital; which served as a referral hospital for western North Carolina. After completion of her residency, she went into private practice in Boulder and continues to find her work here very rewarding.

She is married to Ed Altman and together they have six children and 2 grandchildren. Her hobbies include gardening, travel, history and photography. She is a member of First Presbyterian Church and also tries to stay current in the political arena by attending meetings of various elected officials. As a strong advocate for children, Dr. Brudenell is naturally drawn to organizations that share her passion -- she is currently working with Blue Sky Bridge. She also supports the arts in Denver and Boulder and enjoys both opera and music.

Her desire for children is to see them grow up healthy with two loving parents who will help them realize their great potential. "Children are truly our most treasured resource."

Although Dr. Kamon is a native of New York, she has considered Boulder her home since 1992. She has been in private practice since completing her training in 1985. Dr. Kamon located initially in Northern California and then Southern California until moving to Colorado.

Dr. Kamon received her medical degree from Tulane University in New Orleans, and then completed a three-year pediatric residency program at Children's Hospital in Los Angeles. She continued her stay at Children's as Chief Resident, which involved teaching and training younger residents and students.

Dr. Kamon's desire to become a pediatrician began very early in childhood and never waned. She thoroughly enjoys her interactions with children of all ages as well as their families. Having two children of her own has taught her a lot about the joys and pitfalls of child rearing and family life.

Dr. Kamon is married and has a sincere love of animals and outdoors. Physical fitness and a naturally healthy lifestyle are all important aspects to her family's well being.

Dr. Kamon hopes to be able to practice pediatrics in Boulder for a long time to come, watching families grow outward and upward in a nurturing and healthy environment.

Sheela Mahnke was born and raised in Akron, Ohio. She received her undergraduate degree from Duke University and then went on to Nashville, Tennessee, for her medical degree from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. She was fortunate to meet her husband there and together they moved to Connecticut where Dr. Mahnke completed her Pediatric Residency at Yale New Haven Hospital. After residency, she and her husband moved out to Colorado to be closer to family and to the mountains. She now considers Colorado home.

Since moving to Colorado in 2002 Dr. Mahnke has been working as a general pediatrician. She is board certified and a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics. She has worked for private practice in Broomfield, Colorado, as well as for Rocky Mountain Youth Clinics in Denver. She has special interests in infectious diseases and child advocacy.

Dr. Mahnke finds pediatrics very rewarding and challenging. She values the relationships that she forms between her families and patients. She understands the amazing joys and stresses that come with being a parent. As a pediatrician she hopes to provide good medical advice through open communication with parents and their children.

Dr. Mahnke lives in Westminster with her husband and their two young boys. She spends most of her free time at playgrounds, parks, and pools. Her hobbies include music, yoga, and being outdoors.

Dr. Diana Tanney is a relative newcomer to Colorado, having moved here from northern California in 2006. She and her family were attracted to Boulder by its smaller size, natural setting, opportunities for outdoor adventure, and friendly community.

Dr. Tanney is a Board-certified pediatrician with nearly 20 years of clinical pediatric experience. She received her medical degree from the University of California at Irvine, completed pediatric internship and residency training at the Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles, and then pursued advanced training as a fellow in pediatric kidney diseases at the Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles, and the University of California at San Francisco. She has worked at Stanford University Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente in Northern California, and in private practice in Broomfield, Colorado. She is happy now to be working in Boulder as part of The Pediatric Center and to be on staff at Boulder Community Hospital.

Dr. Tanney approaches her role as a pediatrician with a healthy dose of respect for the knowledge and intuition of parents. She understands the anxieties and stresses of raising children, as well as the desire of all families to be healthy and successful. Dr. Tanney strives to involve her patients and their families in the medical decision-making process, while at the same time providing expertise and guidance.

Dr. Tanney is married to a musician and has a 4-year old daughter, two cats, and a dog. She enjoys hiking, traveling, reading, and all things chocolate.

Daniel Sarko grew up in Columbus, OH. He completed his undergraduate education in Television, Radio and Film Production at Syracuse University but soon realized that pediatric medicine was his calling. As a native of Ohio, Dr. Sarko returned to Ohio for medical school at the University of Cincinnati. He completed his Pediatric Residency at the University of Maryland in Baltimore. After graduation he practiced at Dundalk Pediatric Associates in Baltimore, Maryland for 7 years. Although he enjoyed the Chesapeake Bay area, the beautiful Rocky Mountains were calling his name and he relocated to Boulder. In August 2011 he joined the Pediatric Center.

Dr. Sarko's hobbies include hiking and skiing which he is excited to do in such beautiful scenery. He also enjoys playing guitar, song writing and listening to his extensive music collection. He, his lovely wife and child are happy to be part of the Boulder community.