Health Care Providers at Center Pointe

 Dr. Baiju Abdulla , moved here from India where he received his medical degree. He completed his residency in family practice at Loma Linda University in California where he was also a professor. He appreciates being able to provide continuous care to his patients, and he has a special interest in lipid management, metabolic syndrome, and diabetes, as well as allergies, asthma and sleep apnea.
Dr. Abdulla believes that it is important to meet the needs of each and every patient, and to provide a one-on-one relationship that encompasses his philosophy of treating patients like family. “Achieving better health care one patient at a time.”
Dr. Abdulla enjoys providing care for all ages, pediatric through retirement. In his spare time, he loves spending time with his children. Together they enjoy RV'ing, travel, and movies. Dr. Abdulla also enjoys motorcycling.

Laura Brown, PA-C, is a Colorado native and attended the University of Northern Colorado, where she received her bachelor's degree. Laura received her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies through Philadelphia University. After graduate school in Philadelphia, she joined the practice. She's passionate about advocating for her patients, and has special interests in preventative care for all ages, as well as women's health.
Laura is “professionally driven in identifying the needs of the diverse Colorado Springs community. I implore an impeccable work ethic, ongoing intellectual curiosity, and aspire to provide my patients optimal care. I strive to strike a balance between seeing a volume of patients and ensuring skilled and compassionate care when managing acute/chronic healthcare needs. I am committed to proficiency, lead with integrity, and enjoy building a relationship with all my patients.”
Laura enjoys spending time with her husband and 2 young children. As a family they enjoy traveling to the mountains where they love hiking, biking, and fishing.

Dana Dawdy, DNP-C, has been practicing as a Family Nurse Practitioner at Center Pointe Family Medicine since 2018. She began a nursing career in 1996 and has a background in labor and delivery, NICU and perinatal bereavement. She graduated in 2010 with her Master of Science degree in Nursing from Wichita State University. She is board certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and in Perinatal Nursing by the American Nurse’s Credentialing Center. She specializes in adult and pediatric primary care has special interests in newborns and children.

Dana is a patient-focused provider who empowers positive change through education and preventative care. She takes a collaborative approach to connecting with each patient on a personal level to make health decisions that are unique to their lifestyle.

Dana loves spending time with her family in their mountain cabin. She also enjoys drawing, painting, crafts and sewing.

Susan Foley, FNP-C, received her nursing degree at Long Beach City College in California, then went on to earn her BSN at Western Governor’s University in Utah, and her Master’s in Family Practice from Georgetown University in DC. Her career in healthcare has spanned more than 30 years in 5 different states. 

Her clinical interests include Acute and Chronic medical care for all ages, utilizing both traditional approaches as well as naturopathic options. Treating the body, mind, and spirit through a melding of physical, psychological, and spiritual methods as each patient desires. Treating people across the globe in different cultural settings and in resource poor environments to bring a higher level of care to those in need. She hopes to expand her knowledge and treatment options for optimizing hormonal balance. And learning as much as she can every day to provide the best care possible.

Susan’s Philosophy of Practice: “As a provider I must constantly learn new and different ways of doing things, possess integrity that is worthy of my patient’s trust, and always seek to understand each person’s uniquely individual needs and desires. In this way, I can present the best treatment options from which a patient and I can choose their treatment plan together. For me, this is the heart of “patient care”.

Susan loves being with her family, both immediate and extended. She enjoys fishing, camping, hiking, travel, and medical missions in Africa.

Charles Gray, PA-C, was born in Rochester NY and moved with his family south to Delaware where he attended the University of Delaware, earning a Bachelor of Science in Biology in 1994. In 2001, he attended Butler University in Indianapolis, Indiana where he earned his B.S. in Health Sciences and completed his training as a Physician Assistant. Charles worked his way west, coming to Colorado in 2014.

In his over 20 years as a Physician Assistant, Charles has practiced in the following fields of medicine: general surgery, orthopedics, geriatrics, urgent care, emergency medicine, occupational medicine, and family practice. Charles has become proficient in common chronic disease treatment in family practice and specializes in both acute/ urgent care and orthopedics. 

Charles has a passion for providing health care to those in need, treating each patient with the same care as he would treat a family member or loved one. He believes that each patient's needs are unique and values the opportunity to provide evidence-based medical care and advice on an individual basis.

 Charles is blessed with his wonderful wife, Edna, and two teenage children. He enjoys the adventure Colorado offers, whether he is skiing, mountain biking, or hiking. He also enjoys traveling near and far; the Thousand Islands in New York is a favorite vacation spot. Charles also volunteers as a demonstrator in the National WWII Aviation museum in Colorado Springs and as a sailor on the Kalmar Nyckel Tall Ship in his home state of Delaware.

Keenan Griego, ANP-C, received his BSN from the Denver School of Nursing and then attended the University of Colorado Colorado Springs where he graduated with honors with a Masters of Nursing in Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner. He is continuing his education and will graduate in 2024 from Chamberlain University with his Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certification.

His clinical interests include preventive medicine, psychiatry, and overall patient education. "I believe the most important thing a provider should know is what they don't know. A provider can read every textbook in the world but will never know what is going on better than the patient. The patient is my best resource and source of information. I believe it is crucial to spend time with the patient and build the relationships that lead to excellent healthcare."

His interests outside of the office include spending time with his pups and his wife,  landscape photography, international travel, golf, and Dodger's baseball.

Anna M. Jones, FNP-C, is originally from Kailua, Hawaii. She joined the U.S. Navy at 18 and served 9 years as an Aviation Electronics Technician. The GI Bill funded her nursing career at University of Hawaii-Kapiolani Community College graduating with Associate of Science in Nursing in 1998, University of Phoenix Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 2004, and Chamberlain College of Nursing with her Master of Science degree in Nursing-Family Nurse Practitioner in 2020.

Anna listens to her patients and their health concerns and goals. She believes in the essentials of health prevention and the benefits of chronic disease management. 

Anna continues to enjoy her career in the US Navy Reserve as a Nurse. She feels honored to have cared for WWII, Korean War, Vietnam, Iran/Iraq, and Afghanistan Veterans. Anna enjoys graphic design, drawing, gardening, and spending time with her four children, partner Christopher, and dogs Oscar & Felix.