Craig A. Gustafson, M.D.
Founder, Appleton Clinics
Board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
12 years of full-time primary care practice in the Grand Valley
Doctor of Medicine Degree, University of Arkansas (2001)
Diplomate, American Academy of Family Physicians
Dr. Gustafson has particular interests in preventive medicine, dermatologic procedures and orthopedic injury management. He enjoys skiing, family camping trips and riding dirt bikes.
Dr. Gustafson is married with three children.
Lawrence Stelmach, M.D.
Board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
19 years of full-time primary care practice in the Grand Valley
Doctor of Medicine degree, University of New Mexico School of Medicine (1993)
Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology, University of Mexico School of Allied Sciences
Biology / Chemistry, University of Hartford
Dr. Stelmach's special medical interests include: Nutritional and lifestyle, travel and tropical medicine, diabetes and infectious disease. He enjoys cycling, jazz guitar, fly fishing, aviation and travel.
Dr. Stelmach is married with three children.
Elvi Whiteford, M.D.
Board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
9 years of full-time primary care practice in the Grand Valley
Doctor of Medicine Degree, Loma Linda University School of Medicine (2000)
Bachelor of Science in Biology with minor in Chemistry, Fort Lewis College
Faculty Member, St. Mary’s Family Practice Residency Program
Diplomate, American Academy of Family Physicians
Dr. Whiteford has particular interests in preventive medicine, women and children’s health and delights in the care of entire families. She enjoys spending time with her two sons and husband, traveling, running, hiking, reading and gardening.
Stacia Baker, M.D.
Board Certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
Practicing family medicine in the Grand Valley since 2011
Doctor of Medicine Degree, Albany Medical College (1993)
Residency of Family Medicine, Bangor, Maine
BA Population and Environmental Biology, Minor in Chemistry, University of Colorado
Dr. Baker has particular interests in care of the family, women's health, pediatrics, teen health, and palliative care.
She enjoys spending time with family, cooking, gardening, yoga, hiking, biking, travel and acrylic painting.
Jill Hilty, M.D.
Board Certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
18 years of primary care practice in the Grand Valley
Doctor of Medicine degree, University of Colorado School of Medicine (1993)
Assistant Clinical Professor of Family Medicine at the University of Colorado School of Medicine 1997-present
Co-chairperson of Continuing Medical Education for St. Mary's Hospital 2004-present
Board Member for West Springs Hospital 2013-2016
Diplomate, American Academy of Family Physicians
Dr. Hilty has particular interests in dermatology, adolescent medicine and mental health.
Dr. Hilty is married with three children. She enjoys skiing, hiking and painting. She maintains a limited schedule at Appleton Clinics.
Our Board Certified Family Physicians Have Over 80 Years of Experience Taking Care of Families Just Like Yours.
As a patient, the choice of your health care provider is always your choice. Craig A. Gustafson, M.D., P.C. (“CAG”) is the health care provider for Appleton Clinics GJ, LLC members. As a member of Appleton Clinics GJ, LLC your patient records will continue to be kept at Appleton Clinics under the supervision of CAG (your provider) and in accordance with Colorado law. Patients wishing to access their records, or who have any other questions regarding care, or who are needing to reach their provider (CAG), may reach us during normal business hours at 970.242.1566.