Meet Our Team
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M. Bardett Fausett, MD, MFM and Annalee Fausett
Maternal Fetal Medicine Specialist, President & Medical Director, Origin Health LLC
Dr. Fausett is a Maternal Fetal Medicine specialist with years of military medical leadership experience.
He attended undergraduate school at Brigham Young University and medical school at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. His OB/GYN residence training was at Wilford Hall Medical Center and Maternal-Fetal Medicine Fellowship at the University of Utah Health Sciences Center.
On Active Duty he served as Department Chairman at several military hospitals and chaired several DoD committees as the Consultant to the AF Surgeon General. He established the obstetric quality forum that now serves as the model for quality improvement collaboratives throughout the DoD. He led the development/publication of the DoD/VA Pregnancy Guidelines. He authored/co-authored numerous DoD training aids for patients and providers including the website, the mobile App My Pregnancy A to Z Journal, and Your Pregnancy and You Guidebook. The latter has been used by over two million pregnant women in the DoD.He has published multiple peer reviewed articles in scientific journals. Col Fausett retired from active duty service in 2014.
Annalee Fausett, Dr Fausett’s wife, plays an integral part in the day-to-day work at Origin Health. She’s the glue of Origin Health! She is first and foremost Dr. Fausett’s biggest support.
As practice administrator, Annalee oversees the daily workings of the Origin Health offices around the state. Annalee travels with Dr. Fausett when he does outreach in various location and assists in clinical and administrative duties. Her role plays a huge part in the nurturing work that takes place at Origin Health.
Keith D. Balderston, MD, MFM
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KEITH D. BALDERSTON, MD, MFM
Dr. Keith Balderston completed his fellowship in Maternal-Fetal Medicine at the University of California at Irvine, and his obstetrics and gynecology residency at Oregon Health and Science University in Portland. He earned his medical degree at OHSU as well, and his Bachelor of Science degree in biology cum laude from the University of Oregon. A three-time PAC-10 All-Academic Basketball Team Member, Dr. Balderston still ranks high in all-time stats at the U of O. He is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology in Maternal-Fetal Medicine. Dr. Balderston has extensive experience with patients with cervical insufficiency and pregnancy loss. He is an expert in vaginal and transabdominal cerclage placement.
Dr. Balderston, part of the Origin Health team, will cover for Dr. Fausett from time to time, as well as assist in reading ultrasounds and taking call. He continues to work with the Center for Genetics and Maternal Fetal Medicine, in Oregon.
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LEAH MILLER, MD, OB/GYN
Obstetrician & Gynecologist, Trails OBGYN & Minimally Invasive Surgery
Leah A. Miller, MD MPH FACOG, skilled board certified OBGYN, brings a lot of energy, expertise, experience, compassion, and 13 years experience to Trails OBGYN and Minimally Invasive Surgery. After earning her MD at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, Dr. Miller did her OBGYN residency at University of Texas, Southwestern, in Austin.
Dr. Miller, a Global Health and Human Rights Fellow with Massachusetts General / Harvard Medical School, also completed her Masters of Public Health during her Fellowship.
Before coming to Trails OBGYN, Dr. Miller was employed at Community Medical Center as a general OBGYN. She was employed as faculty for the Family Medicine Residency Program through the University of Washington prior to that.
Adding to Dr. Miller’s health care knowledge are many global health experiences: starting a medical residency program in Kenya, providing care in the rural areas in the Peru Andes, training in obstetric safety and prevention of obstetrical trauma in the UK, and working in children’s homes and with sex trafficking victims in Nepal.
Dr. Leah Miller has the knowledge, training, and experience to treat an enormous range of OBGYN conditions. Up to date on the most advanced minimally invasive surgical procedures, she belongs to multiple professional surgical societies, including AAGL and SGS, where she is able to collaborate with other surgeons and participate in continuing education throughout the year. Dr. Miller offers da Vinci Robotic-Assisted surgery.
She also is a member of the International Pelvic Pain Society and the International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health and has completed training with them. Dr. Miller is the only provider in Montana that has this designation.
Her personal vision is to compassionately provide care for each individual as they navigate their own life’s trail.
Leah A. Miller, MD, OB/GYN, Trails OBGYN & Minimally Invasive Surgery
Maria Huntley, MD, OB/GYN, Origin Health LLC.
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Maria Huntley, MD, OB/GYN
Dr. Huntley was raised in Anaconda (where her parents still live) and went to college at Montana State University. She attended medical school in South Dakota, completed her residency at Michigan State, then returned to Montana. Dr. Huntley practiced as an OB/GYN for the past 20 years in Helena.
Dr. Huntley has two lovely daughters, Katie, who works in Helena, and Reese, a sophomore at the University of Montana.
Dr. Huntley is a die-hard sports fan — Go Bobcats! Go Michigan State Spartans! Go Packers!
She’s had much valuable experience in women’s healthcare and especially loves caring for expectant moms and delivering babies. Dr. Maria Huntley is an amazing person! She’s a pleasant, down-to-earth, kind individual, and a huge asset to Origin Health and our patients.
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Cassie Bronson, DNP, WHNP-BC
Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner, Origin Health Maternal Fetal Care
Cassie grew up in Alaska where she started volunteering in a local pediatric unit at 16-years of age and has been in healthcare ever since.
She graduated from Lewis-Clark State College in 2005. She earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice at Georgetown University in 2022.
Cassie moved to Missoula in 2019 with her husband, two school-aged children, two cats, and a labradoodle. In her downtime, Cassie enjoys reading, camping, and running.
After 17 years of nursing experience, including over 5 years in the U.S. Navy, Cassie is excited to join Origin Health as a Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner.
Cassie Bronson, Doctor of Nursing Practice, WHNP-BC
Rebecca Bombyk, PA-C, Missoula Physician Assistant
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REBECCA BOMBYK, PA-C
Physician Assistant, Origin Health Maternal Fetal Care
Becky is originally from Minneapolis, Minnesota. She attended college at the University of Minnesota, Morris where she cultivated her interest in science and medicine. She then spent two years working with biochemistry research groups in Utah, ultimately deciding that becoming a physician assistant was her calling. She attended PA school at Idaho State University in Pocatello, Idaho.
Since graduating 10 years ago, she has worked in psychiatry, primary care, urgent care and as a hospitalist. The majority of her career has been spent caring for patients in Missoula. Her own pregnancy and birth of her son in 2019 inspired her transition to specializing in maternal fetal medicine.
Becky enjoys hiking, reading and exploring all of the fun facets of Missoula with her son Alexander and husband Mark.
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Kendall Brooks
Chief Operating Officer, Origin Health LLC
Kendall received her Bachelor of Science from California State University Chico, where she studied Early Childhood Education and Sociology. She has worked in accounting, finance, event planning and HR. She worked at the Google Children’s Center for five years.
When her family relocated to Montana, she spent time as a college educator, an educational coach and a grant administrator for the state.
As her goals and dreams evolved, she pursued a career in the medical field, specifically Midwifery and Family Healthcare.
As a Chief Operations Officer, Kendall has a passion for creating systems and protocol that benefits the organizations she works with. By applying her career experience and creating trusting relationships amongst the staff, she has found a niche in supporting rapidly growing healthcare clinics and practices. Though her career has changed and evolved, relationships have always been the focus and heart of her work. She has a strong desire to serve her community and care for others.
Kendall and her family enjoy all things outdoors. She frequently travels with her son Cody, and they love to explore new places. This year she and her husband, Kevin, will be celebrating their 10th anniversary. They dote on the dog Zip and their tortoise named Shorty.
Kendall Brooks, Chief Operating Officer, Origin Health LLC