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Dr. Jatana's Team

I would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to Colorado Spine Partners and introduce you to my team. With your best interest in mind; I have assembled a team that includes a Physician Assistant who work with me in both clinic and in surgery. My Medical Assistant/Surgery Coordinator has been working with me since 2000 and coordinates the care of patients and the communication with referring physicians, hospitals and imaging centers.

Our goal is to provide quality care. This will most likely include multiple visits to the clinic. As a result, you will periodically be seen by one of my physician assistants at your scheduled appointment. Please be comforted in knowing that all of your medical care is under my supervision.

Toreen Ovind, BSRT

Toreen Ovind has worked in the medical field for over 25 years. She has worked with Dr. Jatana since 2000, handling patient communication, authorizing surgeries and ensuring that patients have all the information they need during and after their appointments. Toreen has also served as a radiologic technologist in Littleton, Colorado and Minot, North Dakota. Toreen understands that patients are often apprehensive when they find themselves in a situation they never expected. She enjoys being part of a team that has the best interest of patients at heart and goes above and beyond to deliver a positive experience to patients.

Toreen earned a Bachelor of Science degree with a minor in business administration from Minot State University, and studied radiologic technology at the Minot School for Allied Health.

Lillian Varedi, CST

Lillian is originally from Hilton Head, South Carolina, and moved to Denver and joined our team in 2024. She has been in the medical field for over 25 years, as a surgical technologist in general and dermatological surgery. Lillian has enjoyed the transition to a clinical setting because she gets to help patients throughout their healthcare journey, not just in surgery. Lillian coordinates our patients in clinic and also communicates with your referring and primary care physician to ensure your entire medical team is well-informed.

Heather Weber, PA-C

Heather joined Colorado Spine Partners at the beginning of January, 2020. She assists Dr. Jatana in the operating room, as well as in the clinic setting.

Heather completed her education in the state of Nebraska, where she was also a member of the Division I Women’s Soccer Program. Prior to working at Colorado Spine Partners, she practiced in orthopedic spine surgery in Omaha, NE, hand and upper extremity in Kearney, NE, as well as in dermatology in Grand Island, NE. In 2016, Heather moved to Denver, CO and returned to her roots in orthopedic spine surgery. Building positive relationships and developing a constant support system for patients and their families makes working as a healthcare provider wonderfully rewarding for Heather. She strives to always provide the best care possible, listen to her patients, advising and supporting them with any decision they choose, just as she would want for someone in her family.

Outside of work, Heather enjoys spending time with her friends and family, being in the outdoors: hiking, running, biking and skiing, as well as attending music festivals and traveling.