Brittany Downing, MD, graduated from The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and completed her pediatric residency program at The University of Arizona in Tucson.

​Dr. Downing and her family chose the Northern Nevada area for all of the outdoor activities available in its backyard. In addition, she appreciates how friendly the people in the community are. She and her husband are looking forward to raising their family here.

​Dr. Downing strives to positively impact the children of this community by helping her patients at all the stages of their growth and helping them be the healthiest and happiest they can be.

​She and her husband enjoy skiing, camping, hiking, kayaking, and fishing with their dogs. When she finds a quiet moment, she also enjoys yoga, gardening, painting, drawing, and playing the piano.

​“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” - Eleanor Roosevelt.

Carson Medical Group in Carson City, Nevada, is proud to have Dr. Brian Hall on staff in our Pediatrics Department. Dr. Hall specializes in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD sometimes referred to as simply ADD) and childhood asthma. Being a father of twins, Dr. Hall understands the importance of effective patient/physician interaction, balancing information without overloading the parents and developing the best treatment options available. He listens to concerns and views communication as an often overlooked component in quality health care.

​Dr. Hall’s passion is helping children receive adequate health care, especially under privileged children. He dedicates personal time to Friends In Service Helping Ross Clinic (FISH) and has volunteered on several medical missions to Mexico. Additionally, Dr. Hall volunteers and serves on his board at church.

Sarah is a proud native Nevadan, born and raised in the Reno area. She earned her Master of Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Nevada, Reno in 2024. Throughout her academic journey, Sarah dedicated herself not only to mastering the medical field but also to enhancing her fluency in Spanish, with a strong commitment to improving access to quality healthcare for the local Spanish-speaking community.

Passionate about collaboration, Sarah believes in the power of teamwork within healthcare settings. She is committed to involving her patients in every aspect of their care, ensuring they feel confident and informed when making decisions about their health. By prioritizing her patients' goals, she takes a compassionate, patient-centered approach to treatment, always striving to empower those in her care.

Outside of her professional life, Sarah channels her creativity into playing the violin as well as various crafts such as sewing, embroidery, and crochet, finding great joy in creating something meaningful with her hands. She also values quality time with her family, often enjoying movie or game nights together. Her family inspires her to enhance the lives of those around her in a manner that is both rewarding and sustainable.

Derek Mora, MD, graduated from The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and completed his residency at the University of Texas Dell Medical School. He and his family fell in love with beautiful Northern Nevada, the abundance of outdoor activities, and, most importantly, the people in the community.

​Dr. Mora comes from humble beginnings, and he has always been rich with love for and from his family. He understands that building strong relationships isn’t just essential for families, but it is just as important for physicians and their patients. His approachable style and warm nature are apparent inside and outside the office.

​Dr. Mora has received numerous awards for his medical achievements and his ability to work with his patients and fellow staff with kindness and compassion.

​Dr. Mora enjoys baseball, barbequing, and any activity he can spend with his wife and where his kids can join.

Accolades

The Greg Krause Golden Bow Tie Award 2022
Resident of the Year (2020 and 2021)
United Health Group Award of Excellence

Dr. Myers’ deep love for the area and her down-to-earth attitude stem from being raised in beautiful Winnemucca, Nevada. The wide-open spaces, recreation, people, and way of life that this region offers made her determined to come back to care for the Northern Nevada communities where she grew up.

​Dr. Myers attended the University of Nevada Reno School of Medicine. She completed her residency at the University of Nevada Las Vegas, where she was also the Administrative Chief Resident.

​She is passionate about creating strong relationships with her patients and always keeping their thoughts, beliefs, and opinions in mind to work together in their care. Although her specialty is Obstetrics and Gynecology, she believes it is important to relate each aspect of care to the entire body.

​In her spare time, Dr. Myers enjoys snowboarding, boating, yoga, and hiking with her husband and fur baby.

Dr. Victoria Starr is a strong, confident, passionate provider. She is originally from the Midwest; growing up in Minnesota where she began her schooling before medical school brought her to Lynchburg, Virginia. She then completed her Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency in Michigan. Dr. Starr first came to Nevada to visit a friend and ended up falling in love with Lake Tahoe, the mountains, and everything else the area has to offer.

Dr. Starr is empathetic and family-oriented. She states that her biggest accomplishment is building her family while she completed her residency. She is the proud mother of two children and two dogs, and worked hard to create a work-life balance that gives her the ability to be present in both. When she is not working, she and her family can be found outdoors all year long. Whether skiing in the winter, golfing, or enjoying the lake in the summer, she is always looking for an excuse to enjoy some fresh air and sunshine!

Being a mother herself makes her particularly empathetic and caring with her patients. She strives to empower her patients to have control over their own health and well-being, giving them the confidence they need to achieve their health goals. Dr. Starr has a Bachelor’s degree in Spanish and Hispanic Studies, speaking conversational Spanish. She is currently pursuing medical Spanish certification to open up more communication with her patients, offering education and support to all who need it.

Dr. Anna Torres has lived in Northern Nevada most of her life. She moved to Gardnerville when she was 12 years old, where she went to middle school and graduated from Douglas High School. She then completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Nevada Reno and even spent part of her Residency in Southern Nevada. Her love for healthcare came from spending time with her grandmother who was a Medical Assistant and worked at a low-income clinic. She saw the type of services they offered to the underprivileged and knew she wanted to help. Her husband, Dr. Wilfredo Torres, also helped guide her in the direction of becoming a doctor.

​She wants to teach her patients that it is important to take care of their physical and mental well-being. “I want to teach them to work on self-care and to learn to love themselves. It’s important that they feel comfortable talking about their problems and concerns.”

​She and her family have a love for the outdoors, they enjoy hiking, skiing, and spending their summers up at Lake Tahoe. She also enjoys running, yoga and has even recently taken up CrossFit. Her family is her biggest passion in life. She loves spending time with her childen and husband. She looks forward to working more with the community alongside her family to teach her children, even at a young age, how important it is to give back.

Dr. Torres began practicing Obstetrics Medicine at Carson Medical Group shortly after graduating from University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine in 2014. His residency was at the University of Nevada School of Medicine in Las Vegas.

​Prior to joining Carson Medical Group’s practice, Dr. Torres dedicated his time mentoring college kids advising them on their medical direction. “My passion is education”, he says. “I want to see kids succeed by helping them acquire a great education”.

​Besides his strong belief in college education, Dr. Torres wants his patients to be educated as well when it comes to their individual health. “We are in this together, a partnership for good health. I want to empower my patients with knowledge of proper nutrition and exercise to prevent them from spiraling down an unhealthy path”.

​Dr. Torres, being a father himself, recalls the excitement of his children being born. "The toll pregnancy takes on a woman's body is nothing short of incredible," he says. "Post-partum can be a difficult time of transition for everyone, especially for the mother and her health." Dr. Torres listens empathetically to each of his patients while they transition throughout their pregnancy and beyond. "If this were my mom, my sister, or my wife... I would want them to have someone they could trust to help them through anything regarding their health."