Meet Our Doctors

Roy Durbin, MD

Family Medicine

Dr. Roy J. Durbin is a family medicine doctor at Family Medicine Clinic for Health Equity Denver and Aurora. He received his medical degree from University of Colorado School of Medicine and has been in practice for more than 22 years. Dr. Roy J. Durbin has expertise in treating chronic diabetes, obesity/overweight, chronic high blood pressure, among other conditions. He accepts all insurances.

Deanna Romero,PA

Physicians Assistant

She has over 32 years of experience with family medicine. She has worked in Urgent care; serves ages newborn to seniors. Specialties are musculoskeletal problems, pediatrics, adolescent medicine. She has been certified an HIV specialist. She is bilingual in Spanish.

Rebecca Thomas, NP

Nurse Practitioner

Compassionate Nurse Practitioner focused on providing quality care and maintaining direct lines of communication with patients and healthcare team. Calm, understanding professional bringing over 20 years of comprehensive experience providing acute care, wellness exams, and chronic disease management through physical examinations and testing.

Irving Kim, NP

Nurse Practitioner

Kim has been a nurse practitioner for over 40 years, working in various organizations, such as InnovAge where she found her passion for working with older adults. She has worked as a nurse practitioner at the University of Colorado Health Science Center emergency room for eight years, learning a range of skills and procedures.

Ashley Watson, NP

Nurse Practitioner

Ashley Watson is a Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner who has been practicing in Colorado for 9 years. She appreciates serving the community and enjoys seeing patients of all ages. She welcomes children, men, and women and works with families to promote health and wellness. Ashley lives in Aurora and has three children.

Efren Martinez, MD

Dentist

Dr. Efren Martinez, of Discount Dental Services, graduated from the University of Iowa with a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree. He now practices at Discount Dental Services-CAHEP and has 40 years of clinical experience in dentistry. Dr. Martinez provides care for bilingual patients and is well-versed in a variety of dental procedures, including:

Comprehensive oral care

• Root canal treatments
• Crowns and bridges
• Teeth whitening
• Deep cleaning
• Routine dental check-ups
• Offsite oral screenings
• Extractions
• Partial and complete dentures
• Restorative procedures

Sandeep Shankar, Ph.D., LPC

Behavioral Health

Dr. Sandeep Shankar has over 18 years of experience in holistic wellness and evidence-based mental health practices. He has worked with globally renowned organizations like Core Wellness and Sohum Spa in Mumbai.

In Colorado, Dr. Shankar has spent more than a decade serving complex clients within the Colorado Department of Corrections, focusing on social stabilization and reducing recidivism. He continues to provide multi-layered support to individuals navigating social and emotional rehabilitation.