Providers & Physicians
MEET OUR DOCTORS
InterMountain Medical Clinic offers many choices of professionals whom can provide your medical care. These professional providers are physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and pharmacists. These physicians come together as a team to provide you with complete and quality medical care.
All of the physicians at InterMountain Medical Clinic are Board Certified in their respective specialty. Board Certification indicates a higher standard of education with continual medical education to remain current with the latest medical care. Our physicians have active staff privileges at Portneuf Medical Center.
Scott Christensen, M.D.
Dr. Scott Christensen completed his undergraduate studies at Utah State University in 2003. He then attended the Uniformed Services University School of Medicine in Bethesda, Maryland while on an Army scholarship, graduating in 2008. He did his three year Family Practice Residency at Darnall Army Medical Center, Fort Hood, Texas, finishing in 2011. He was then a staff physician for five years at Reynolds Army Community Hospital, Fort Sill, Oklahoma. While stationed in Oklahoma he was deployed for nine months to Afghanistan. He ended his active-duty Army time at Martin Army Community Hospital for two years on teaching staff in the Family Practice residency program. After leaving the Army in 2018 he moved to Boise for one year of fellowship training in Geriatrics. He moved to Pocatello and joined InterMountain Medical Clinic in 2019 after finishing his Geriatrics training.
Dr. Christensen enjoys full-spectrum family medicine with an emphasis on the care of older adults. His wife, Rebecca, has accompanied him to the various places that his career has taken him, and they had three children along the way. Dr. Christensen is an Eastern Idaho native; born and raised in the Driggs area. He enjoys many of the outdoor activities that Idaho has to offer, including snowboarding and cycling. Dr. Christensen is currently accepting new, qualified patients.
Jordan Hammon, D.O.
Dr. Jordan Hammon graduated from Idaho State University Family Medicine Residency. He attended medical school at Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences in Yakima, WA. He was born and raised in Pocatello, Idaho with two brothers and one sister. After high school, he studied microbiology at the undergraduate and graduate level with Idaho State University. Teaching undergraduate students in microbiology is where his love to educate others was fostered. He is the lead author of six journal articles in immunology on his research with the covertly infectious fungal organism Blastomyces Dermatitis. He intends to remain close to family and practice here in Pocatello, Idaho. He enjoys weight training, hiking, camping, kayaking, and spending time with family.
James Marble, D.O.
Dr. Marble is a dedicated family medicine physician committed to providing comprehensive care for patients of all ages. With a robust educational background in Physiology and Developmental Biology from Brigham Young University in Provo, followed by medical training at the Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine, Dr. Marble has cultivated a diverse skill set to meet the unique healthcare needs of individuals and families here in southeast Idaho.
Having completed his residency at the ISU Family Medicine Residency Program in Pocatello brings a wealth of experience to his practice. His medical passions include pediatrics and teenage care, Dermatology and skin procedures, non-obstetrical women’s health, and mental health support for depression and anxiety. He provides Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) for opioid dependence treatment, as well as management of endocrinological disorders including Diabetes, Low-Testosterone, Thyroid disorders, and weight management.
Dr. Marble is particularly dedicated to fostering long-term relationships with his patients and loves treating children, youth, parents, grandparents, and great-grandparents.
Outside of his professional pursuits, Dr. Marble is a proud family man, married to his childhood sweetheart and a father of four—two boys and two girls. In his spare time, he enjoys board games, gardening, cooking, and immersing himself in the magical world of Harry Potter.
Dr. Marble loved residency in Pocatello and wanted to raise his kids among the stellar families and local community. He is excited to join a privately owned outpatient family medicine clinic that offers onsite services.
He is currently accepting new patients of all ages and looks forward to partnering with you and your family on your journey to better health.
Brandon Mickelsen, D.O.
Dr. Brandon Mickelsen grew up in Pocatello and attended Highland High School. After completing an LDS mission in Holland and Belgium he attended Idaho State University, receiving his bachelor’s degree in Biology. During his time at ISU, he was the junior varsity girls basketball coach at Highland High School. He received his Medical Degree in 2006 from The University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine. His residency and internship training were here in Pocatello where he served for one year as a chief resident. During residency, Dr. Mickelsen sat on the Board of the Idaho Medical Association as the state resident representative. He is currently serving as the president of the Southeast Idaho Medical Association. During residency, Dr. Mickelsen was active in the community, giving medical help at local high school and university sporting events.
He also participated in medical coverage of several intermural boxing events on campus, as well as coverage of area high school football games. He has a special interest in non-narcotic management of chronic pain, preventative medicine, diabetes, and obstetrics. He has been accompanied in his educational pursuits by his wife Jenafer and their five children: Mason, Megan, Benson, Bella and Kylee. He enjoys basketball, hiking, camping, snow-skiing, snow-shoeing, and most of all spending time with his family. Dr. Mickelsen is currently accepting new, qualified patients.
Travis Nielsen, D.O.
Dr. Nielsen grew up in Downey and completed an LDS mission in Spain. He graduated from Idaho State University with honors with a bachelor in Zoology. While at ISU, he received a research grant in genetics. He attended medical school at Midwestern University Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine in the Phoenix area. There he led the family medicine student chapter, spent time at the Mayo Clinic, and was in the top five in his class. He then returned to ISU where he completed a residency in family medicine. He received additional training there in hospital medicine, cardiology, and women’s health. He also helped with the ISU Athletics Department.
He has a special interest in cardiac stress tests and non-obstetrical women’s health. He is also fluent in Spanish. He enjoys spending time with his wife, Melanie, and three young daughters and a son. He has fun hiking, riding ATVs and snowmobiles, and spending time working on his yard.
Blaine Olsen, D.O.
Dr. Olsen has been practicing Family Medicine at Intermountain Medical Clinic since 2012. He sees patients of all ages, from pediatric to geriatric. Holistic care is a major theme of his practice. His initial interest in medicine stemmed from experiences as a patient. Excellent doctors at Primary Children’s Medical Center cured his childhood cancer, diagnosed at age 6. At age 20, a broken bone led to an emergency room visit where the care was lack-luster. These experiences help him see medicine from both the patient and doctor point of view.
After developing an auto-immune illness in 2017 he became driven to understand the root cause of his auto-immune illness to prevent recurrence or development of new auto-immune conditions. His research led him to the common pathway of inflammation in development of most chronic diseases and to the field of lifestyle medicine which focuses on reduction of chronic inflammation through six pillars of health as outlined by the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. These pillars are healthy eating with a whole food plant-predominant diet, regular physical activity, sleep optimization, stress management, positive social connections, and avoidance of risky substances like tobacco, alcohol, and opioids.
These lifestyle pillars have been shown in published research to prevent, improve, or reverse the following conditions:
Acne Alzheimer’s Dementia Angina Anxiety Asthma Atrial Fibrillation Cataracts Cellular aging Chronic Kidney Disease COVID Diabetic Retinopathy Degenerative Disc Disease Depression | Diverticulitis Diverticulosis Erectile Dysfunction Fatty Liver Glaucoma Grave’s disease Heart Attack Heartburn Hypertension Influenza Inflammatory Bowel Disease Lupus Macular Degeneration | Multiple Sclerosis Obesity Osteoarthritis Parkinson’s Pneumonia Prostate Cancer Psoriatic Arthritis Rheumatoid Arthritis Sarcoidosis Sjogren’s Stroke Type 2 Diabetes Vasculitis |
The opposite is also true. Poor adherence to these lifestyle principles is in large part driving the rapid increase in and progression of these same chronic illnesses through promotion of chronic inflammation.
Practicing Family Medicine with a focus on lifestyle interventions, Dr. Olsen works with patients to understand the root causes of their medical problems and empowers them with information that can transform illness and debility into health, vitality, and peak human performance. He is accepting new patients in Pocatello and offers telehealth appointments anywhere in Idaho.
For a list of resources to begin your own exploration of the healing power of Lifestyle Medicine click here.
Andy Thayne, M.D.
Dr. Thayne completed his undergraduate studies at Brigham Young University in 1990. He then attended the Uniformed Services University School of Medicine in Bethesda, Maryland while on an Army scholarship, graduating in 1994. He did his three year Family Practice Residency at Madigan Army Medical Center, Fort Lewis, Washington, finishing in 1997. He was then a staff physician for four years at Irwin Army Community Hospital, Fort Riley, Kansas. He ended his active-duty time back at Madigan for three years on teaching staff in the Family Practice residency program. He joined InterMountain Medical Clinic in 2004.
Dr. Thayne enjoys full-spectrum family medicine including procedures and medical education. He enjoys time with his wife, a Pocatello native, and their six daughters. He also enjoys athletics, outdoor activities, and interacting with the wonderful people of Pocatello and the surrounding communities. Dr. Thayne is currently accepting new, qualified patients.
Nicolette Hampton, FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner
Born and raised in Pocatello, Idaho. She loves Pocatello and caring for her community! Nicolette graduated with honors from Walden University receiving her master’s degree in August of 2015. Hampton is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner. Several of her specialties include; comprehensive care of women throughout every stage of life and focuses on reproductive, obstetric, and gynecological health.
When she is not at work, Nicolette enjoys spending time with her husband Jason and their two sons. She also enjoys circuit training, boating, camping, skiing and traveling with family and friends! Nicolette has always been a strong advocate for health and fitness, she strives to be a strong role model for others, and she loves nothing more than for others to join her in the pursuit of health and happiness.
Education:
- Undergraduate: Idaho State University
- Nursing School: ISU College of Nursing
- Graduate: Walden University, Master of Science in Nursing
Clinical Interests:
- Well-women care
- Primary Care
- Adolescents/Pediatrics
- Obstetrics:
- Pre-and post-natal care Skin Biopsies
- Fetal monitoring Joint injections
- Ultrasound Trigger point injections
- Endometrial Biopsy’s
- Colposcopies
- IUD’s along with all other contraception needs
Cara Liday, PharmD, CDE, BCPS
Pharmacist
Dr. Liday is an Associate Professor at Idaho State University College of Pharmacy. She earned her Pharm.D. degree at ISU and completed a pharmacy practice residency and fellowship with the Department of Family Medicine. She has been a member of the ISU faculty since 1998. Dr. Liday is an Ambulatory Care clinical pharmacist with InterMountain Medical Clinic in Pocatello.
She is a Certified Diabetes Educator and provides clinical services to the clinic in diabetes management, continuous glucose monitoring, insulin pump therapy, anticoagulation, and polypharmacy issues. She is currently accepting new, qualified patients.
Karen Donaldson, MS, RD, LD
Registered Dietitian
As a dietitian, Karen specializes in providing medical nutrition therapy to patients with insulin resistance, diabetes, cholesterol issues, and obesity. She has a Bachelors degree in Microbiology and also a Bachelors degree in Dietetics from Idaho State University as well as a Masters degree in Microbiology and Biochemistry from the University of Minnesota.
As a Weight Loss and Emotional Eating Expert, Karen has helped thousands of people, from all over the world, lose weight and keep it off. Sharing amazing mind-body tools, Karen helps people curb their cravings and release the emotional baggage that triggers their emotional eating. She is also a mindset expert, and helps people create the self-enhancing beliefs they need to create the life they desire. Karen is a Certified EFT (tapping) Weight Loss Coach, Emotion Code Certified Practitioner, and Psych-K Facilitator.
OUR PATIENTS SAY
Come see what our patients are saying about the services that we provide.
Very nice people that work there. Never had a problem with anything. Me and my kids go there. always so nice.
The doctors really care about the patients. They have fast, friendly, and professional. staff. Great experience.
Great Clinic! I have used their Urgent Care which was great and have scheduled my normal non-emergency visits. I have called in for some quick prescription refills and they accommodated my need to rush it though. When looking looking for a primary care doctor, I was recommend by a friend to see Dr. Thayne. He has been great!