Top Doctors of 2025: Technical & Diagnostic Fields

When your X-ray, scan or blood is sent “to the lab,” doctors in these fields will likely see it.

PATHOLOGY

The detectives of the medical world use laboratory science to determine the cause and effects of disease and injury, usually through analysis of tissue, cell or body fluid samples.

Sapna Amin MD
Clin-Path Diagnostics
2105 S 48th St, Ste 104
Tempe, 480-478-8000

Cory Fraser MD
Scottsdale Pathology
Consultants
9003 E Shea Blvd
Scottsdale, 480-323-3383

Sharon Gburek MD
Valleywise Medical Center
2601 E Roosevelt St
Phoenix, 602-344-5011

Steven Gurley MD
Scottsdale Pathology
Consultants
9003 E Shea Blvd
Scottsdale, 480-323-3383

Cyenthia Koehler MD
Clin-Path Diagnostics
2105 S 48th St, Ste 104
Tempe, 480-478-8000

Dora Lam-Himlin MD
Mayo Clinic
13400 E Shea Blvd
Scottsdale, 480-301-8000

Rish Pai MD
Mayo Clinic
13400 E Shea Blvd
Scottsdale, 480-301-8000

Christopher Stasik DO*
Western & Pinnacle Pathology
9250 N 3rd St, Ste 4000
Phoenix, 602-633-3800

Wendi Zhou MD
Arizona Digestive Health
Pathology Lab
3260 N Hayden Rd, Ste 112
Scottsdale, 602-687-7468

Wendy Zhou, M.D.

Pathology
Med School/Year Graduated: Nanjing Medical University, 2000
Years in Practice: 14

The field of pathology is a many varied and splendid thing. What is your emphasis and expertise within the specialty?
My passion lies in the intricate world of gastrointestinal and liver pathology. From decoding the mysteries of autoimmune- and drug-induced colitis to uncovering the subtle clues of gastric and colorectal cancer, I specialize in diagnosing and guiding treatment for some of the body’s most dynamic and essential systems.

As a physician who does most of her work in a lab and rarely see patients, do you still perceive an emotional-human side of your work?
Certainly. In many ways, my role bridges the gap between science and humanity. I work closely with clinicians, discussing cases and contributing to decisions that can impact lives. Even though my interactions are primarily with tissue, I never lose sight of the individual behind them. That perspective keeps my work deeply human.

What recent technological advancements in pathology have had the most significant impact on patient outcomes?
With next-generation technologies, there are many advancements in personalized medicines. For example, all colorectal cancer patients now undergo extended RAS mutational testing to determine eligibility for anti-EGFR [epidermal growth factor receptor] therapy, as RAS mutations predict resistance to these treatments. Universal dMMR testing is also essential to identify Lynch syndrome and determine suitability for immunotherapy.

Diagnosing disease is a serious job. Are there any fun or light elements to your work that might surprise readers?
Absolutely! Naming things in pathology can be oddly entertaining. Where else do you find terms like “foamy macrophages” or “popcorn cells” or “Orphan Annie nuclei” in serious science? And honestly, there’s a bit of a thrill in spotting something rare – it’s like finding a Where’s Waldo? in a sea of cells!

Your work is akin to being a medical detective. Do you gravitate toward mystery-solving in the culture you consume as well – true-crime podcasts, procedural TV shows, detective novels, etc.?
The thrill of solving mysteries at work spills into my downtime. I love detective novels, suspense movies and true-crime podcasts – they’re like pathology cases with plot twists. Shows like Sherlock or Forensic Files? Totally my guilty pleasure. It’s all about the clues!

You went to medical school in Nanjing, China! Are you from there? What are your favorite spots for home-style Chinese food in the Valley?
I’m originally from Shanghai, and I have a deep love for Shanghainese and Cantonese cuisine. In the Valley, I often visit two authentic Chinese restaurants: Best Hong Kong Dining and Shaanxi Garden. They’re my go-to spots for a taste of home.

What hobbies and interests do you have outside medicine?
I really enjoy fitness, reading, listening to music and spending time with my family.

“If I wasn’t a doctor, I’d be…”
A scientist. I did my Ph.D. in immunology and vaccine development.

RADIOLOGY-DIAGNOSTIC

Experts in the full range of human anatomy, radiologists use medical imaging to diagnose everything from broken tibias to ruptured spleens.

Rishi Gosalia MD
Banner Imaging Associates
1111 E McDowell Rd
Phoenix, 602-839-4850

Pamela Lund MD
SimonMed Imaging
16220 N Scottsdale Rd, Ste 600
Scottsdale, 480-614-8555

Daniel Maki MD
SMIL Southwest Medical Imaging
7301 E 2nd St, Ste 114
Scottsdale, 480-425-5000

Janet Martin MD
SimonMed Imaging
16220 N Scottsdale Rd, Ste 600
Scottsdale, 480-614-8555

Christine Menias MD
Mayo Clinic Hospital
5777 E Mayo Blvd
Phoenix, 480-342-2000

Michael Morris MD
Banner Imaging Associates
1111 E McDowell Rd
Phoenix, 602-839-4850

Raymond Murphy MD
3501 N Scottsdale Rd, Ste 130
Scottsdale, 480-425-5000

Sarah Palestrant MD
SMIL Southwest Medical Imaging
9700 N 91st St, Ste C200
Scottsdale, 480-425-5000

Tarang Patel DO
Banner Imaging Associates
1111 E McDowell Rd
Phoenix, 602-839-4850

Jimmy Saade MD*
District Medical Group
2929 E Thomas Rd
Phoenix, 602-470-5000

Denise Reddy MD
Breastlink Chandler
1727 W Frye Rd, Ste 110
Chandler, 480-360-2775

Marc Weinstein MD
SimonMed Imaging
16220 N Scottsdale Rd, Ste 600
Scottsdale, 480-614-8555

Elizabeth Westfall MD
Banner Imaging Associates
1111 E McDowell Rd
Phoenix, 602-839-4850

Suzanne Wong MD
Radiology Partners Phoenix
6424 E Broadway Rd
Mesa, 480-605-1510

RADIOLOGY-INTERVENTIONAL

Guided by real-time medical imaging, doctors in this subspecialty use minimally invasive techniques to treat a variety of diseases and disorders.

Sadeer Alzubaidi MD
Mayo Clinic Hospital
5777 E Mayo Blvd
Phoenix, 480-342-3550

Steve Chen MD
Vascular and Interventional Partners
22455 N Miller Rd, Ste B100
Scottsdale, 480-435-9100

Christopher Goettl MD
Vascular and Interventional Partners
22455 N Miller Rd, Ste B100
Scottsdale, 480-435-9100

Robert Hanna MD
Banner Ocotillo
1405 S Alma School Rd
Chandler, 480-256-7000

Kevin Hirsch MD*
Vascular and Interventional Partners
22455 N Miller Rd, Ste B100
Scottsdale, 480-435-9100

Rolf Hultsch MD
SMIL Southwest Medical Imaging
9700 N 91st St, Ste C200
Scottsdale, 480-425-5000

Jason Kerr MD
SMIL Southwest Medical Imaging
9700 N 91st St, Ste C200
Scottsdale, 480-425-5000

Sailendra Naidu MD
Mayo Clinic Hospital
5777 E Mayo Blvd
Phoenix, 480-342-2000

Indravadan Patel MD
Mayo Clinic
5777 E Mayo Blvd
Phoenix, 480-342-2000

Andrew Price MD
Banner MD Anderson
Cancer Center
2946 E Banner Gateway Dr, Ste 315
Gilbert, 480-256-3334