John F. Foley, MD
BACHELOR 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 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.
Timothy West, MD
BACHELOR DEGREE: Bachelor of Science, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT
MEDICAL SCHOOL: Medical Degree, University of California- San Francisco, San Francisco, CA
INTERNSHIP: Internal Medicine, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT
RESIDENCY: Neurology, University of California- San Francisco, San Francisco, CA
BOARD CERTIFICATIONS:
Board of Medical Examiners; American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
BIOGRAPHY
Timothy West is a neurologist and MS Specialist who joined the clinic in 2019 after more than ten years of experience in this specialty. Dr. West received his undergraduate degree in Neuroscience from Brigham Young University, completed medical school at the University of California- San Francisco (UCSF), interned at the University of Utah, and fulfilled his residency in Neurology at UCSF. Dr. West then completed a fellowship in MS at the UCSF MS Center, which is sponsored by the National MS Society. He has had extensive experience and research in the area of MS, beginning with the founding of the Mellen Program for MS at the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health in Nevada. He then moved back to his hometown of Santa Barbara to enrich the MS care in that region. He returned to the UCSF MS Center as an Associate Professor until becoming a part of the Rocky Mountain MS Clinic.
Dr. West has published original research, reviews and opinion/updates in a number of peer-reviewed journals, and presented research and educational programs at neurology conferences around the world. He has volunteered with the National MS Society on Clinical Advisory Committees and served as a Public Policy Advocate in Washington, DC and Sacramento, CA. Dr. West brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in MS care to the clinic.
Robert M. Miska, MD
BACHELOR DEGREE: Bachelor of Arts, University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee , Milwaukee, WI
MEDICAL SCHOOL: Medical Degree, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI
INTERNSHIP: Internal Medicine, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI
RESIDENCY: Neurology, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI
BOARD CERTIFICATIONS: Board of Medical Examiners; American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology; American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine
BIOGRAPHY
Robert Miska is a board certified neurologist and has been practicing in Utah since 1991. He obtained his medical degree and completed his residency at the Medical College of Wisconsin. Dr. Miska’s areas of interest include electrodiagnosis, ophthalmo-neurology, cerebrovascular disease, and movement disorders. He has been involved with numerous MS clinical research projects throughout his career and currently acts as a sub-investigator performing neurological assessments, including the Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS). Dr. Miska also serves as the Director of LDS Hospital Neurology EMG Laboratory. In January 2012, he was awarded the Certification with Exemplary Status by the American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine.
April Ann Erwin, MD
BACHELOR 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.
Ronald S. Murray, MD
BACHELOR DEGREE: Bachelor of Science, University of Colorado, Aurora, CO
MEDICAL SCHOOL: Medical Degree, University of Colorado, Aurora, CO
INTERNSHIP: Internal Medicine, University of Utah Medical Center, Salt Lake City, UT
RESIDENCY: Neurology, University of Utah Medical Center, Salt Lake City, UT
BOARD CERTIFICATIONS: Board of Medical Examiners; American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
BIOGRAPHY
Ronald Murray is a neurologist specializing in multiple sclerosis who has joined the RMMSC team five days each month. After receiving his medical degree from the University of Colorado, Dr. Murray was an intern and neurology resident at the University of Utah School of Medicine. Following his fellowship in neurovirology and experimental pathology at the University of Utah and Veterans Administration Medical Center, he joined the faculty at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. Prior to starting the Multiple Sclerosis Clinic of Colorado in 2003, he was the President and Medical Director of the Rocky Mountain MS Center. In addition, from 2009 to 2015 he directed an outreach MS clinic in Billings, MT. Dr. Murray has been involved in numerous clinical and basic science research projects in MS.
Diana D. Banks, MD
BACHELOR 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.
Kelly Davis Garrett, PhD
BACHELORS DEGREE: Bachelor of Science – Psychology, Lewis & Clark College, Portland, OR
MASTERS DEGREE: Master of Science in Clinical Psychology – Neuropsychology, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA
DOCTORATE: Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology – Neuropsychology, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA
INTERNSHIP: Neuropsychology Track, Brown Medical School, Providence, RI
POST-DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP/RESIDENCY: Neuropsychology, Cache County Study on Memory, Health and Aging, Utah State University, Logan, UT
CERTIFICATIONS: Licensed Psychologist- Utah since 2003; Certified CogMed Provider; Certified evaluator of health care professionals (CPPPH).
Kelly Garrett is a neuropsychologist— a specialist in brain and behavior relationships—with interests in: neurodegenerative conditions including vascular dementia, Alzheimer’s and MS; non-pharmaceutical treatments for cognitive decline; and interventions to support patients, their care partners, and physician teams in cognitive care. Since 2002, she has worked in neurorehab, geriatrics, primary care, and research settings in Utah, while volunteering with wellness/health-related non-profit organizations. In addition to providing diagnostic cognitive assessments, she works with adults with known physical conditions (e.g., diabetes, sleep apnea, depression) or neurologic diagnoses who want to improve brain performance while managing chronic conditions. Assessing both strengths and weaknesses, using the Boston Process Approach to Assessment, and involvement of family, care partners and other social supports in collaboratively developing a cognitive care plan are the hallmarks of her practice
Cortnee Romàn, FNP-C
BACHELOR 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 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 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.