Born and raised in rural Central Oklahoma, Dr. Waters attended the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine and has been delivering care to residents of nursing facilities since 2006. Prior, Dr. Waters amassed over twenty years working in acute care facilities in Oklahoma City. 

An Oklahoma City native, Dr. Cooper attended the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine after serving his country in the United States Navy. Dr. Cooper has served residents of nursing facilities and assisted living centers in Oklahoma since 2008, most recently focusing a substantial amount of his time as medical director of multiple facilities focused on providing care to Veterans throughout Oklahoma.

One of the first physicians in Oklahoma City to specialize in care to Oklahoma elders living in nursing facilities, Dr. Taaca enjoyed a successful career as a US Postal Service physician, as well as operating his own solo practice in Oklahoma. A former collegiate wrestler at Oklahoma State University, Dr. Taaca continued to further his education at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine.

Dr. Collins completed her medical education at the Ross University School of Medicine in Portsmouth, Dominica and her residency at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. She has extensive experience in Hospital Medicine as well as Wound Care, which led her to join LTCS to help extend this experience to the elders of Oklahoma. She is a scuba divemaster and rescue diver, and looks forward to planning her next adventure. Dr. Collins is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.

Originally from Seminole, Oklahoma, Dr. Dixson completed his medical education at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine. After serving his country as a member of the United State Air Force, Dr. Dixson went on to have a successful career in Internal Medicine, both as a practicing physician and executive of a major health system in Oklahoma. Dr. Dixson continues to be passionate about caring for residents of nursing facilities and assisted living centers in Oklahoma, many of which he has long standing tenure as a physician and medical director. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and has been named a Certified Medical Director by the American Board of Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine.

Growing up in Washington, DC, Dr. Finch attended the Howard University College of Medicine in Washington, DC, specializing in Family Medicine. After serving the country as a member of the United States Air Force, Dr. Finch completed his service commitment in 2014 yet remains active with the Oklahoma Army National Guard. He has extensive experience in emergency and hospital medicine, as well as numerous physician leadership positions. A remarkable singer, you never know when you’ll catch Dr. Finch leading a tune with residents in his facilities.

A native of New York, Dr. Frank completed his medical education at the State University of New York College of Medicine and served his country through service in the United State Air Force. He has worked in a number of practice settings in his career in addition to his service with LTCS, including Emergency Medicine, Family Practice and as a Hospitalist. He is passionate about team collaboration and how it can lead to reductions in rehospitalization. He is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine and has been named a Certified Medical Director by the American Board of Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine.

A Kansas native, Dr. Krablin joined LTCS in 2018 after having a successful family practice clinic in Kingfisher for many years. His experience providing care to multiple facilities during this time led him to focus his practice exclusively on nursing facilities and assisted living centers as part of the LTCS team. He is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

A product of sunny Arizona, Dr. Lucio attended the University of Arizona College of Medicine followed by a residency at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center in Oklahoma City. She has exhaustive experience in Internal Medicine practicing in both acute care and clinic based settings. After working along the LTCS team for years in the community, Dr. Lucio joined LTCS in 2017 and continues to be dedicated to being a champion for her residents’ health. She is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

A native Oklahoman, Dr. Ford joined LTCS in 2020. She is a graduate of the Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. Throughout her career, she has practiced in both the acute care setting as well as in post-acute and long term care medicine. Dr. Ford is Board Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Dr. McElroy joined LTCS in 2016 after a long career in acute care and institutional medicine. He attended the Oklahoma State University of College of Osteopathic Medicine. As much of his career focused on service in the Tulsa area as a Hosptialist, Dr. McElroy is excellently poised to manage the complex medical processes for residents in the post-acute care setting, leading the team to ensure an optimal return to home is achieved. He is board certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine.

Hailing from Shawnee, Oklahoma, Dr. Stephens attended the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine. Specializing in family medicine, Dr. Stephens has worked in both acute care and private practice settings throughout his career. A passion for hospice and palliative care led Dr. Stephens to join the team in 2013.

A graduate of the Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Dr. Vaughan has over 35 years of experience in Family Medicine across Oklahoma. Originally from Oklahoma City, Dr. Vaughan has made his home in western Oklahoma, realizing a drastic need for medical care in that area. A former flight surgeon and member of the Oklahoma Air National Guard, Dr. Vaughan is an avid aviation enthusiast and is always on the lookout for his next airplane or helicopter. He is board certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Family Practice.

Following an extensive career in Emergency Medicine, Dr. Cable joined LTCS in 2021. He attended the Oklahoma State University College of Medicine. 

Dr. Loper joined the LTCS team in 2021. A graduate of the Ross University School of Medicine, Dr. Loper has amassed experience in a multitude of acute care and family medicine practices throughout her career. 

Dr. McGuire attended the Oklahoma State University College of Medicine. After serving in the Navy with distinction for 12 years, Dr. McGuire went on to practice in both emergency medicine and post-acute/long term care settings. Dr. McGuire joined LTCS in 2021.

After years of experience in acute care medicine, Dr. Hermance joined the LTCS team in 2021. A graduate of the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, Dr. Hermance resides in Oklahoma City with his wife and family.