An outdoor enthusiast with an ear for music, Dr. Murphy's diversity is exemplified by both his hobbies and medical background. Since earning his M.D. Degree from the University of California at San Francisco in 1975, he has been involved in various medical activities. These include Chief of Medical Services at the Watsonville Community Hospital and President of the Santa Cruz County Medical Society. After owning a private medical practice for fourteen years, he became involved in medical missionary work in the Ozarks of Arkansas during the 1990s.
Board certified in Family Practice, Geriatrics, and Addiction Medicine, Dr. Murphy joined Timberline Medical in March of 2000. He is also the Medical Director of both Prospect Park Living Center and The Harmony Foundation, an addiction treatment center.
Fluent in both Spanish and English, Dr. Murphy and his wife, Rosa Maria, have three children. They are members of Our Lady of the Mountains Church in Estes Park.
