Specialized, High-Quality Care, Close to Home.

At Aspen Mountain Medical Center, we provide expert specialty care with the comfort and convenience of staying close to home. We are not a traditional community hospital—we are a physician-owned facility dedicated to delivering high-quality, specialized surgical services right here in Southwest Wyoming.

Our team of world-class specialists and dedicated staff is committed to exceptional patient care. We prioritize personalized treatment, state-of-the-art technology, and a streamlined experience that minimizes travel and financial burden for our patients.

Our founders, with decades of experience in patient care right here in Sweetwater County, recognized the need for accessible, affordable specialty healthcare in our community. That’s why we’ve built a facility that delivers expert care while keeping families together.

In a hard-working community that understands the balance of quality and value, Aspen Mountain Medical Center focuses on personalized care and managing costs, ensuring the financial burden of healthcare is not passed on to our patients.

What Sets Us Apart

🏥 51,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art facility

🛏️ 16 private patient rooms for comfort and recovery

⚕️ 4 fully equipped operating rooms

🏥 2 procedure rooms

🔬 Full-Service Laboratory

🩻 Full-Service Radiology

🏆 Regionally Recognized Board-Certified Spine and Orthopedic Surgeons

🦶 Board Certified Foot & Ankle Specialty Surgeon

✋ Board Certified Hand, Wrist & Arm Surgeon and Plastic Surgeon

💉 Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Specialist

Leadership

Melissa Anderson, MBA, MSN, RN

Chief Executive Officer

As a registered nurse for more than 19 years and nursing leader for more than 10, Melissa previously served as both the Chief Nursing Officer and the Chief Operating Officer for Aspen Mountain Medical Center. Her extensive background spans a variety of healthcare disciplines including emergency services, ICU, medical surgical care, long-term care, corrections, and home health. She also has a background in entrepreneurship from owning and operating a travel nursing company and served as an adjunct nursing professional with Western Wyoming Community College.

Melissa earned her associate’s degree in nursing through Western Wyoming Community College, her bachelor’s degree in nursing through the University of Wyoming, her master’s degree in clinical systems leadership through the University of Arizona, and her master’s degree in business administration through Western Governors University.

Anderson’s leadership philosophy is deeply rooted in her dedication to communication, advocacy, and empowering healthcare professionals.

“Melissa’s passion for excellence and her unwavering dedication to patient care have been pivotal to our organization’s success,” Brad Hamilton, the Group Vice President of Ovation-Aspen’s parent company said. “We are thrilled to see her step into the role of CEO, where she will undoubtedly continue to inspire innovation and elevate healthcare delivery in our region.” 

Early in her nursing career, Anderson recognized the critical importance of effective communication in addressing diverse medical and mental health needs. This realization sparked her mission to enhance communication strategies, ensuring that no patient’s needs are overlooked.

A Wyoming native, Melissa grew up in Moorcroft and moved to Rock Springs in 2002. “I am drawn to the family feel of Rock Springs.” Melissa says. “This is my home, and I love the community dearly.”