John F. Foley, MD
BACHELOR’S DEGREE: Bachelor of Science, University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI
MEDICAL SCHOOL: Medical Degree, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI
INTERNSHIP: Internal Medicine, University of Utah Medical Center, Salt Lake City, UT
RESIDENCY: Neurology, University of Utah Medical Center, Salt Lake City, UT
Chief Resident, Neurology, University of Utah Medical Center, Salt Lake City, UT
Clinical multiple sclerosis training with Jack Petajan, MD, and Richard Baringer, MD, University of Utah Medical Center, Salt Lake City, UT
BOARD CERTIFICATIONS:
Board of Medical Examiners; American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology; American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine
BIOGRAPHY
John Foley is a neurologist and researcher with over 25 years of experience treating neurological disorders. Dr. Foley earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin and went on to complete his residency in Neurology at the University of Utah. He served as Chief over the Division of Neurology at LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City before founding his own neurology clinic in 1990. He realized there was a large unmet need for MS specialists in the area, and in 2006 he created Rocky Mountain MS Clinic. The clinic now treats over 2500 MS patients spanning several states in the Intermountain region.
In 2011, as part of his commitment to integrate the latest research into the clinic, Dr. Foley created Rocky Mountain MS Research Group. His research interests have included immunomodulator safety and efficacy, fatigue and pain, and monoclonal antibody related progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML).
Dr. Foley is passionate about education and participates in outreach programs to raise awareness of emerging trends and treatments in MS. He remains an active member of the MS Society Board of Directors.
Viktoria Kaplan, MD
BACHELOR’S DEGREE: Bachelor of Science, University of Wisconsin – Madison, Madison, WI
MEDICAL SCHOOL: Medical Degree, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI
INTERNSHIP: Internal Medicine, St. Joseph Hospital, Denver, CO
RESIDENCY: Neurology, University of Colorado, Denver, CO
BOARD CERTIFICATIONS:
Board of Medical Examiners; American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
BIOGRAPHY
Vita Kaplan was born in Kiev, Ukraine. She immigrated to the United States with her family at the age of 16, and settled in Madison, Wisconsin. She attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison and received a degree in Zoology. She took a year off before medical school to participate in Americorps. She worked with Community Clinics and the underserved population in California. After completing medical school at the University of Wisconsin in 2001, she was happy to move closer to the mountains, and did her Neurology Residency at the University of Colorado.
After graduation, Dr. Kaplan worked for a few years at a private practice in Denver. She relocated to Salt Lake City where her husband joined the faculty at the University of Utah Urology Department. Dr Kaplan has always had special interest in multiple sclerosis and in October 2008 she joined the team at Rocky Mountain MS Clinic. She treats both MS and patients with general neurologic conditions, including headaches, myasthenia gravis, and epilepsy. She administers Botulinum toxin and trigger point injections. Dr. Kaplan is a sub-investigator on several research trials being conducted through Rocky Mountain MS Research Group.
Daniel Orme, MD
BACHELOR’S DEGREE: Bachelor of Arts, University of Utah – Salt Lake City, UT
MEDICAL SCHOOL: Medical Degree, University of Utah School of Medicince, Salt Lake City, UT
INTERNSHIP: Internal Medicine, Rush University, Chicago, IL
RESIDENCY: Neurology, Rush University, Chicago, IL
Fellowship: Neuroimmunology and Mutliple Sclerosis, Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health, Las Vegas, NV
BOARD CERTIFICATIONS: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology;
BIOGRAPHY
Daniel Orme is a board-certified neurologist who has been with Rocky Mountain since 2024. Dr. Orme grew up in Utah and obtained his bachelor’s and medical degrees from the University of Utah. He completed his neurology residency at Rush University in Chicago, where he served as Chief Resident of Education. He then completed a neuroimmunology and MS fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health in Las Vegas. His research efforts have focused on strategies for treating MS in older adults. Additionally, he has participated in several MS clinical trials. Dr. Orme is dedicated to educating patients and their families about neurological conditions and empowering them through shared decision-making.
April Ann Erwin, MD
BACHELOR’S DEGREE: Bachelor of Arts, Philosophy and Religious Studies, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA
MEDICAL SCHOOL: School of Medicine, Louisiana State University, New Orleans, LA
INTERNSHIP: Internal Medicine, Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC
RESIDENCY: Neurology, Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC
Fellowship: Multiple Sclerosis, Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC
BOARD CERTIFICATIONS: Board of Medical Examiners; American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
BIOGRAPHY
Dr. Erwin is a board-certified neurologist who joined the clinic in 2023. She completed her medical training at Louisiana State University (LSU) School of Medicine in New Orleans, LA. From there she went on to Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC to complete her internship, residency, and fellowship in MS. Dr. Erwin served as Chief resident from 2010-2011. In 2016, Dr. Erwin received the prestigious Partner in MS designation by the National MS Society (NMSS) for her demonstrated knowledge and experience in treating MS. She is an active participant in clinical trials research and is the author of multiple publications in medical and scientific journals about MS. She will continue her passion for working with MS patients at Rocky Mountain MS Clinic.
Diana D. Banks, MD
BACHELOR’S DEGREE: Bachelor of Science, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA; Bachelor of Science – Nursing, Emory University, Atlanta, GA
MEDICAL SCHOOL: Medical Degree, University of Tennessee- Health Sciences Center, Memphis, TN
INTERNSHIP: Internal Medicine, University of Utah- Medical Center, Salt Lake City, UT
RESIDENCY: Neurology, University of Utah- Medical Center, Salt Lake City, UT; Chief Resident, Neurology, University of Utah- Medical Center, Salt Lake City, UT
BOARD CERTIFICATIONS: Board of Medical Examiners; American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Diana D. Banks is a neurologist with over 25 years of experience treating neurological disorders. Dr. Banks earned her medical degree from the University of Tennessee and went on to complete her residency in Neurology at the University of Utah where she served as chief resident. Dr. Banks became a partner in Rocky Mountain Neurological Associates in 1992. In addition to her private neurology practice, she worked as a Neurohospitalist at St. Mark’s Hospital from 2006-2019. After 29 years in private practice, Dr. Banks retired in May 2021. To continue to pursue her passion for working with patients with neurologic conditions, Dr. Banks began working part-time in the Rocky Mountain MS Clinic in July 2021.
Cortnee Romàn, FNP-C
BACHELOR’S DEGREE: Bachelor of Science – Biology, Southeastern University, Lakeland, FL and Bachelor of Science – Nursing, Columbia University, New York, New York
MASTERS DEGREE: Master of Science in Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner Program, Columbia University, New York, New York
BOARD CERTIFICATIONS: Family Nurse Practitioner – American Nurses Credentialing Center; Multiple Sclerosis Certified Nurse (MSCN) – MS Nurses International Certification Board
BIOGRAPHY
Cortnee Romàn completed her training as a Family Nurse Practitioner at Columbia University in New York City. She began working in neurology in 2007, specializing in multiple sclerosis in 2009. She is a Certified Multiple Sclerosis Nurse and has additional certifications in stroke and research measures. Cortnee is passionate about empowering people with MS to live their best lives by providing education and services. She enjoys blending the significant scientific advances in MS treatment with naturopathic and alternative remedies. She is a sub-investigator and facilitator with many of the clinical trials at Rocky Mountain MS Research Group.
Katrina Bawden, FNP-C
BACHELOR’S DEGREE: Bachelor of Science – Nursing, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah
MASTERS DEGREE: Master of Science in Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner Program, Westminster College, Salt Lake City, Utah
BOARD CERTIFICATIONS: Family Nurse Practitioner – American Academy of Nurse Practitioners; Multiple Sclerosis Certified Nurse (MSCN) – MS Nurses International Certification Board
BIOGRAPHY
Katrina Bawden was born and raised in Utah and graduated with her Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from the University of Utah in 2006. She worked at HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital until 2008 when she began working as an infusion and Multiple Sclerosis nurse at Rocky Mountain MS Clinic. Her love of caring for MS patients inspired her to pursue higher education and she graduated with a Master of Science in Nursing- Family Nurse Practitioner degree from Westminster College in 2015. She has enjoyed her transition at Rocky Mountain MS Clinic from RN to Nurse Practitioner. She is an active member of the International Organization of MS Nurses and is certified as an MS nurse.
Elizabeth Potter, FNP-C
BACHELOR’S DEGREE: Bachelor of Science – Nursing, Westminster College, Salt Lake City, Utah and Bachelor of Science- Exercise Physiology/Exercise & Wellness Management, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah
MASTERS DEGREE: Master of Science in Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner Program, Westminster College, Salt Lake City, Utah
BOARD CERTIFICATIONS: Family Nurse Practitioner – American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
BIOGRAPHY
Elizabeth Potter was born and raised in Salt Lake City, Utah and graduated with her Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from Westminster College in 2009. Her passion for providing comprehensive holistic care inspired her to pursue a higher education and graduated with a Master of Science in Nursing- Family Nurse Practitioner degree from Westminster College in 2019. She has over 15 years of experience treating and managing complex disease processes. Elizabeth is passionate about providing all-inclusive care to her patients with a strong emphasis on promoting overall health and wellness.
Jennifer Urch, FNP-C
BACHELOR’S DEGREE: Bachelor of Science – Nursing, California State University of San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA
MASTERS DEGREE: Master of Science – Family Nurse Practitioner Program, FNP United States University – San Diego, CA
BOARD CERTIFICATIONS: Family Nurse Practitioner – American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
BIOGRAPHY
Jennifer Urch is a Nurse Practitioner in neurology with a background in ER and ICU nursing. After moving from California to Utah, she transitioned to neurology, specializing in conditions like chronic migraines, epilepsy, and multiple sclerosis. Jennifer integrates both holistic and Western medicine in her approach, emphasizing preventative care, lifestyle changes, and brain health alongside traditional treatments. Her blend of critical care experience and commitment to patient well-being makes her a compassionate and skilled provider in neurology.