Bones, muscles and joints preoccupy healers in this umbrella of medical specialists.
Hand Surgery
Orthopedic surgeons receive additional fellowship training to treat problems of the hand, wrist and forearm. Some doctors enter the field through plastic surgery.
Lloyd Champagne MD
Arizona Center for Hand to Shoulder Surgery
370 E Virginia Ave, Ste 100
Phoenix, 602-258-4788
Patricia Drace MD
TOCA at Banner Health
18700 N 64th Dr, Ste 220
Glendale, 602-277-6211
Mark Leber MD*
OrthoArizona
3033 N 44th St, Ste 100
Phoenix, 602-631-3166
Shelley Noland MD
Mayo Clinic Hospital
5777 E Mayo Blvd
Phoenix, 480-342-1379
Ryan Odgers MD
OrthoArizona
3033 N 44th St, Ste 100
Phoenix, 602-631-3166
Donald Sheridan MD
HonorHealth Orthopedics-Shea
9700 N 91st St, Ste B108
Scottsdale, 623-683-8000
Philip To MD
OrthoArizona
5355 E High St, Ste 113
Phoenix, 602-493-9361
Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgery
This relatively new subset of orthopedics is focused specifically on the treatment, diagnosis and prevention of disorders of the foot and ankle.
David Jaffe MD
OrthoArizona
5355 E High St, Ste 113
Phoenix, 602-493-9361
Jason Lake MD
OrthoArizona
2940 E Banner Gateway Dr, Ste 200
Gilbert, 480-964-2908
Peter Mitchell MD*
Arizona Sports Medicine Center
8630 E Via de Ventura, Ste 201
Scottsdale, 480-558-3744
Parisa Morris MD
OrthoArizona
10450 W McDowell Rd, Ste 102
Avondale, 623-846-7614
John Nassar MD
9700 N 91st St, Ste B108
Scottsdale, 480-451-3668
Karan Patel MD
Mayo Clinic
5779 E Mayo Blvd
Phoenix, 480-342-2000
Jason Patterson MD
OrthoArizona
1675 E Melrose St, Ste 101
Gilbert, 480-964-2908
Orthopedic Surgery
Certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery, these docs use surgical and nonsurgical means to heal musculoskeletal maladies, from broken arms to hip replacements.
Timothy Bert MD
Arizona Sports Medicine Center
8630 E Via De Ventura, Ste 201
Scottsdale, 480-558-3744
Leah Brown MD
Banner University
755 E McDowell Rd
Phoenix, 602-521-3250
Brad Bruns MD
OrthoArizona
5355 E High St, Ste 113
Phoenix, 602-493-9361
Anikar Chhabra MD
Mayo Clinic
5881 E Mayo Blvd
Phoenix, 480-515-6296
Henry Clarke MD
Mayo Clinic
5881 E Mayo Blvd
Phoenix, 480-515-6296
Amalia DeComas MD
The CORE Institute
1500 S Dobson Rd, Ste 202
Mesa, 866-974-2673
Gregory Evangelista MD*
Evangelista Orthopedic Clinic
3271 N Civic Center Plaza, Ste 110
Scottsdale, 480-656-0291
Perry Evangelista MD
Evangelista Orthopedic Clinic
3271 N Civic Center Plaza, Ste 110
Scottsdale, 480-656-0291
Douglas B Freedberg MD
Arizona Sports Medicine Center
8630 E Via De Ventura, Ste 201
Scottsdale, 480-558-3744
Krista Goulding MD
Mayo Clinic
5881 E Mayo Blvd
Phoenix, 480-515-6296
Keith Alan Jarbo MD
Ortho Arizona
3033 N 44th St, Ste 100
Phoenix, 602-648-5444
Bertrand Kaper MD
HonorHealth Orthopedics-Thompson Peak
20401 N 73rd St, Ste 210
Scottsdale, 480-305-0034
Jordan Lee Liles MD
Arizona Sports Medicine Center
8630 E Via De Ventura, Ste 201
Scottsdale, 480-558-3744
Shelden Martin MD
OrthoArizona
525 Chandler Village Dr S
Chandler, 480-750-0303
Cory Nelson MD
OrthoArizona
8405 N Pima Center Pkwy, Ste 101
Scottsdale, 602-648-5444
Matthew Russo MD
OrthoArizona
8405 N Pima Center Pkwy, Ste 101
Scottsdale, 480-860-1322
Kenneth J Schmidt MD
Ortho Arizona
3033 N 44th St, Ste 100
Phoenix, 602-631-3166
Mark Spangehl MD
Mayo Clinic
5881 E Mayo Blvd
Phoenix, 480-515-6296
Kurtis Staples MD
Sonoran Orthopaedics
3126 N Civic Center Plz
Scottsdale, 480-874-2040
Gary Waslewski MD
Arizona Sports Medicine Center
8630 E Via De Ventura, Ste 201
Scottsdale, 480-558-3744
Keith Jarbo, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Med School/Year Graduated: UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine, 2010
Years in Practice: 10
You played college basketball at Pepperdine before enrolling in medical school. Did playing such an impact-intensive sport help guide you into orthopedics?
Yes, basketball definitely prepared me for medical school and guided me to orthopedics.
I decided that if I was not going to become a professional athlete, I wanted to stay involved with sports and take care of professional athletes.
You completed your fellowship at UHZ Sports Medicine Institute in Miami, where you served as a team doctor for the Miami Heat and Miami Dolphins. What are some of your favorite memories from that time?
Being in the locker room with the [Heat] and then walking out of the tunnel into the arena to a complete “white out” during the playoffs. There were flame throwers going off. The energy was electric!
What are the “easiest” or simplest issues you treat? The most challenging or complex?
Well, no surgery is easy, as there is nuance and risk to everything we do. My most common surgery is arthroscopic meniscal surgery of the knee. The most challenging would likely be traumatic multi-ligament knee dislocations [like simultaneous ACL and MCL injuries].
How have knee replacements improved in the last decade or so?
First, implant design and materials have improved to decrease wear rate and allow implants to last longer. Robotics have also led to more “precise” surgery, and advances in peri-operative pain management allow patients to go home the same day of the surgery.
What are some measures people can take early on to prevent musculoskeletal injuries later in life?
Prioritizing physical fitness and developing a routine of working out at a young age. These are the things that can really help prevent future musculoskeletal issues.
What are your interests and hobbies outside medicine?
Family, working out and watching college sports [like] Pepperdine, UCLA and Oregon. I also do some coaching.
What shows are you streaming these days?
My wife and I enjoy The Amazing Race. Otherwise, if my TV is on, it is usually live sporting events.
“If I wasn’t a doctor, I’d be…”
A sports coach, most likely basketball or football, or a youth recreation leader.
Podiatry
Educated in podiatric medical colleges, these physicians devote themselves to the study, diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the foot, ankle and lower leg.
Kris DiNucci DPM
Foot and Ankle Center of Arizona
7304 E Deer Valley Rd, Ste 100
Scottsdale, 480-342-9999
Lewis Freed DPM*
OrthoArizona
6116 E Arbor Ave, Ste 118
Mesa, 480-964-2908
Douglas Griffin DPM
OrthoArizona
6116 E Arbor Ave, Ste 118
Mesa, 480-964-2908
Todd Gunzy DPM
OrthoArizona
6116 E Arbor Ave, Ste 118
Mesa, 480-964-2908
Todd Haddon DPM
OrthoArizona
6116 E Arbor Ave, Ste 118
Mesa, 480-964-2908
Todd Lamster DPM
10200 N 92nd St, Ste 215
Scottsdale, 480-656-1545
Scott Maling DPM
1520 S Dobson Rd, Ste 312
Mesa, 480-844-8218
Richard Rand DPM
Mirage Podiatry
9250 N 3rd St, Ste 3020
Phoenix, 480-939-3440
Ryan Scott DPM
The CORE Institute
9321 W Thomas Rd, Ste 205
Phoenix, 866-974-2673
Michael Sekosky DPM
Advanced Podiatry Arizona
3815 E Bell Rd, Ste 4300
Phoenix, 602-569-2321
Glenn Silverstein DPM
HonorHealth Scottsdale Osborn
7400 E Osborn Rd
Scottsdale, 480-583-0500
Serrina Yozsa DPM
Talus In Motion
5111 N Scottsdale Rd, Ste 101
Scottsdale, 480-994-3668
Hammad Zafar DPM
Mirage Podiatry
9250 N 3rd St, Ste 3020
Phoenix 480-939-3440
Kerry Zang DPM
7400 E McDonald Dr, Ste 105
Scottsdale, 480-900-3434
Serrina Yozsa, D.P.M.
Podiatry
Med School/Year Graduated: California College of Podiatric Medicine, 1997
Years in Practice: 26
Your expertise in wound care has led to the prevention of amputations. Why is wound management such a critical part of podiatry?
I often say, “See me for a scratch,” because any break in the skin can quickly get infected and out of control – [whether the patient is] diabetic or not. Because of the gravity of [foot and ankle wounds], I treat every patient with a high level of urgency, as I’ve seen poor circulation in the feet corresponding with poor circulationin the heart or neck. It’s not just about the feet or legs, it’s about the entire person.
What are some of the most difficult or complex podiatry cases you’ve encountered?
Burn cases and patients with renal disease and infection can be complex, [often] needing grafts and advanced surgical techniques to get wounds to heal.
What are some practical things everyone can do to improve their foot and ankle health?
Please, please, please, stop eating sugar, fake sugars, simple carbohydrates and processed foods. Learn to be mindful of your blood sugar levels and insulin levels. Even if you don’t have diabetes yet, these substances are highly neuro-toxic, which can lead to neuropathy and tingling, numb feet. Hygiene-wise, it’s important to actually use soap and wash your feet and clean between the toes. If you have odor, you may have fungus, and there are solutions for this.
What is K-Laser therapy? How do you use it in your practice?
[It’s] a class 4 laser, which is utilized for pain and inflammation [related to] plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinitis and other conditions. It has other uses, as well, such as for plantar warts and neuropathy.
What is your own go-to shoe for everyday wear as a busy doctor? Any brands you recommend?
I wear stable shoes in clinic with my custom orthotics, such as a Birkenstock clog, a Dansko clog and fashionable sneakers such as the New Balance 327 or the Veronica Beard Valentina or Karhu Mestari.
What hobbies and interests do you have outside medicine?
I love spirituality, prayer, quantum theory and physics. I [also enjoy] exercise,
including yoga, hiking, and water- and snow-skiing.
“If I wasn’t a doctor, I’d be…”
I’d be a shoe and perfume designer… my sense of smell is incredible, to the tune that I can smell a wound and put the patient on the correct antibiotic. Because of this superpower, I have always loved and have a collection of beautiful perfumes.
Orthopedic Surgery of the Spine
Spine surgeons receive additional orthopedic training to perform complex procedures involving the spine and neck, including vertebrae fusion and spinal cord repair.
Caleb Behrend MD
OrthoArizona
525 S Chandler Village Dr S
Chandler, 602-648-5444
Keven Burns MD
Spine Institute of Arizona
9735 N 90th Pl
Scottsdale, 602-953-9500
Justin Field MD
Desert Institute for Spine Care
1635 E Myrtle Ave, Ste 400
Phoenix, 602-944-2900
Paul Gause MD*
Spine Institute of Arizona
9735 N 90th Pl
Scottsdale, 602-953-9500
Kevin Khalsa MD
OrthoArizona
8405 N Pima Center Pkwy, Ste 101
Scottsdale, 602-493-9361
Nima Salari MD
Desert Institute for Spine Care
1635 E Myrtle Ave, Ste 400
Phoenix, 602-944-2900
Christopher Yeung MD
Desert Institute for Spine Care
1635 E Myrtle Ave, Ste 400
Phoenix, 602-944-2900
Rheumatology
From their initial internal medicine training, doctors here specialize in inflammatory diseases that affect soft tissues, autoimmune diseases, inherited connective tissue disorders and more.
Sheetal Chhaya DO
District Medical Group
2929 E Thomas Rd
Phoenix, 602-470-5000
Mark Freijat MD*
Flow Rheumatology
7425 E Shea Blvd, Ste E100
Scottsdale, 480-613-3569
Paul Howard MD
Howard Rheumatology
8763 E Bell Rd, Ste 102
Scottsdale, 480-485-5440
Hani Rashid DO
Arizona Arthritis and
Rheumatology Associates
4550 E Bell Rd, Bldg 8, Ste 170
Phoenix, 480-443-8400
Paramvir Sidhu MD
HonorHealth Rheumatology
6220 W Bell Rd, Ste 130
Glendale, 480-587-6775
Trent Smith MD
Banner University Medical Center
1441 N 12th St
Phoenix, 602-521-3000
