Cardiologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Chiropractor providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dentist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dermatologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Family Physician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
OB-GYN providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Ophthalmologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Orthopedic Surgeon providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Pediatrician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Physical Therapist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Podiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Psychiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Jennifer Muhammad is a skilled and dedicated clinician that specializes in family healthcare. She is a dual certified Family & Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and holds a Doctorate of Nursing Practice degree.
Dr. Muhammad is your compassionate and attentive Practice Director and is a member of the Arizona State Physicians Association. She enjoys giving back to the community through Community Health Clinics.
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New Patient visits typically take 1 to 1-1/2 hours.
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**We understand circumstances due occur, if it is less than 24-hours before your confirmed appointment time, please telephone the office directly at (520) 477-1815 to cancel. Appointments cancelled or rescheduled FOR ANY REASON within 24 hours of the appointment will incur a no-show/late cancellation fee.**
“Its refreshing to have someone watch out for your overall well being! Dr Muhammad is easy to speak with and has a great way of connecting with her clients.”
“When Dr. Murphy took over my care from Dr. Lavor I knew she would be great. She is caring, thorough and explains everything clearly. I am very grateful for the quick response to see me in the beginning of this care and I highly recommend her and Jessica.”
Kathy Nafisi, FNP-C, APRN, MSN is Arizona board certified Nurse practitioner with 20 plus years of experience in health care. Kathy Nafisi, FNP-C not only is caring, compassionate health care professional but she believes in functional medicine and incorporate multi-facetted expertise to provide optimal and preventive care to her patient population. Kathy Nafisi, FNP-C has wealth of knowledge in preventive health care, chronic health conditions, chronic pain management/ addiction, weight loss, ADHD, sexual health, Male Erectile dysfunction, hormone replacement therapy, women’s health, hair loss, nutrition, and supplements.
Cynthia Reed, DO embarked on her medical journey with a dedication to empowering patients towards holistic healing. Graduating from Midwestern University Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine, she earned her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree, laying the foundation for her unwavering commitment to patient-centered care.
Throughout her career, Dr. Reed has steadfastly served as a primary care provider, embodying her belief that physicians are not just practitioners but also educators and guides in their patients' health journeys. Her focus on functional medicine, metabolic health, and naturopathic approaches reflects her holistic perspective on healing.
As a certified functional medicine provider and naturopathic practitioner, Dr. Reed's expertise lies in hormone balancing, where she applies her knowledge to address the root causes of illness. Her approach to patient care is marked by collaboration and empowerment. She sees herself not only as a healer but also as a coach, offering patients treatment options and guiding them towards optimal health.
Dr. Reed's technique is distinguished by her emphasis on health pillars, advocating for whole foods, restorative sleep, stress management, physical activity, and community support as foundational elements of well-being. Her philosophy centers on the belief that the body possesses innate healing abilities when provided with the appropriate resources.
To stay at the forefront of her field, Dr. Reed engages in continuous professional development, immersing herself in research, collaborating with like-minded practitioners, and seeking out continuing medical education focused on root cause medicine. Her ultimate goal is to educate and empower as many individuals as possible to reclaim their health and vitality, challenging the conventional notion of medication dependency and advocating for the transformative power of whole foods and holistic healing modalities.
Optimal Men’s Center is pleased to have Dr. Reed on staff as an active Provider in the treatment rooms for patients of both Optimal Men’s Center as well as its affiliate, Optimal Health and Wellness Center.
Dr. Reed is accepting new patients!
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Optimal Men’s Center & Optimal Health and Wellness Center
Jeff is a board certified nurse practitioner that strives to perform high quality, cost-effective healthcare within the community. His goal is to restore the patient-provider experience by making the patient feel like they are being heard and meeting their individual needs.
“I recently became a patient of Jeff's, and needed medication refills - I couldn't be happier. The intake process was remarkably simple and efficient. Jeff is extremely personable, understanding, and quick to respond to all questions. Having the flexibility of both telehealth and in-person visits makes managing my healthcare convenient for my busy schedule. Highly recommend for efficient, compassionate care without typical healthcare hassles!”
Mr. Jeffrey Roth, FNP
Family Physician
16196 W. Gibson Ln
Goodyear, AZ 85338
5.0(128)
Jessica Kappes, MPAS, PA-C
Physician Assistant 23.3 mi
Jessica is a board certified Physician Assistant. She completed her Bachelor of Science in Biology and Chemistry from the University of Sioux Falls, followed by her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies at Union College in 2009. She spent over 8 years in the field of Family Medicine prior to specializing in Pain Management and Rehabilitation. Her time spent in primary care was essential to develop her understanding of acute and chronic pain, including its potentially debilitating effects. Jessica believes in building trusting relationships with her patients, and does this by listening and providing a comprehensive plan of care. She believes in teaching and empowering patients to make lifestyle changes, in conjunction with medical treatments, to take control of their pain.
Laura Hafez is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner. She completed her BS in Nutrition from ASU in 2014, MS in Nursing from the UofA in 2017 respectively. Not settling for the typical level of education for practicing nurses, Laura decided to continue her education and pursue the Family Nurse Practitioner role to provide better care. She graduated from NAU with a Post Masters Nurse Practitioner with a specialization in family practice in 2019. Laura is a current member of the AANP, as well as Sigma Theta Tau.
Laura believes in the promotion of health and well-being, alongside patient education to achieve the best outcomes. She believes in education and research, and applies this to her patient base, making certain her treatment protocols are truly the latest, most effective, and proven remedies available. Laura is passionate about her belief in applying preventative medicine to her patent population, reducing the incidence of disease, both in the short term and later in life.
“Laura is literally the best doctor I’ve ever had! She’s compassionate and caring, she always listens to all my problems/concerns and comes up with solutions. She never tries to force treatments, she gives options and respects decisions. There aren’t enough words to describe how thankful and grateful I am to have her as my PCP!”
Laura Hafez, FNP
Family Physician
6242 E Arbor Ave Ste 118
Mesa, AZ 85206
4.93(181)
4.75
(4)
Michelle Correa, DNP, FNP-BC
Family Physician 25.3 mi
Michelle Correa is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner. She completed her BSN at Arizona State University in 2020. After working inpatient with patients across their lifespans during the pandemic, she felt that she could provide more help beyond the nursing role. She pursued her education and graduated with her DNP specializing in family practice at the U of A in 2023.
Michelle believes in the promotion of health and well-being by integrating clinical practice guidelines with patient preferences. She believes in staying up-to-date with the latest education and research and applies this to her patient care. Michelle is passionate about promoting positive health outcomes and preventing disease incidence and subsequent complications in her patients' short- and long-term.
I am a "valley girl," born and raised in Gilbert, Arizona. When I am not working, I love running, swimming, traveling, and (most importantly) spending time with my family, friends, and boyfriend.
Jennifer is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner. She completed her BS in Nursing from ASU in 2012. From there, she decided to start her career as a Registered Nurse in an Intensive Care Unit. She was determined to continue on with her education and pursued her MS in Nursing from GCU, where she graduated from in 2024. Jennifer is a current member of the American Nurses Association and Sigma Theta Tau.
She is passionate about providing holistic, quality care that promotes health and wellbeing. She believes her patients should have the opportunity to be active participants in the management of their healthcare as she feels shared decision making is vital to positive patient outcomes. She also believes it is important to provide treatment options based on the best evidence-based recommendations. It is her goal to establish patient relationships which allow open communication and improved long-term outcomes for all of her patients.
Pam Schillar, a highly experienced Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) relocated to Cave Creek, AZ from Sandpoint, ID, bringing with her a wealth of knowledge and a deep commitment to providing exceptional anesthesia care.
Pam grew up on a wheat farm in Ritzville, WA, a small community in Eastern Washington. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from Eastern Washington University in May 1981 and began her career as an RN at Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane, WA, initially working on a surgical floor. Pam later transitioned to the Cardio-thoracic ICU, where she specialized in recovering heart and lung patients. During this time, she had the opportunity to work closely with CRNAs who specialized in heart and lung anesthesia, sparking her interest in furthering her education in this field.
In January 1991, Pam joined the United States Air Force as a commissioned officer. After two years in the Medical ICU, she was accepted into the USAF CRNA program. The Air Force sent Pam to the University of Texas Health Science Center, where she earned her Master’s Degree in Nursing with a focus on anesthesia in 1996. Pam has been board certified since October 1996, and over the years, she has gained extensive experience providing anesthesia services to patients of all ages in a variety of settings.
For the past 19 years, Pam worked at Bonner General Hospital, a critical access hospital in Sandpoint, ID, where she provided anesthesia care in a busy surgical services department. Pam enjoyed serving a tight- knit community, caring for multiple generations of families. However, after years of long winters, Pam decided to relocate to the Valley, a place she has always loved.
Pam is excited about the opportunities for both personal and professional growth in Arizona. In her free time, she enjoys golfing, hiking, and taking in the breathtaking desert landscapes and sunsets. She also enjoys the vibrant culture of the area, from local sports teams and spring training to excellent restaurants and art and music festivals.
“I absolutely love working with Cheryl Simmons. She is genuinely concerned about the care of her patients, and I love her sincerity. I have made so much progress on my health, because she actually listens and hears what I am saying. She knows and understands the human body and how it is supposed to function optimally. I am grateful a friend referred her to me and that she successfully reversed an autoimmune disease for her. I am sure her success rate is high, when you put in the work.”
Cheryl Simmons, FNP
Family Physician
2680 S. Val Vista Dr.
Bldg 15 Ste 185
Gilbert, AZ 85295
Dr. Roehrs received his medical degree from the University of Nebraska Medical Center in 1971 and completed a pulmonary fellowship at the University of Texas San Antonio in 1978. Dr. Roehrs brings over 50 years of patient experience to Arizona Chest and Sleep Medicine. Dr. Roehrs provides pulmonary and sleep medicine specialty care in a virtual outpatient clinical setting to patients of Arizona Chest and Sleep Medicine.
In addition to his experience, Dr. Roehrs serves as the director of sleep medicine research at the Phoenix VA and spends much of his professional time practicing sleep medicine and teaching pulmonary fellows. He is board certified in sleep medicine, pulmonary medicine, and internal medicine.
Jessica is certified as a gender-care provider and HIV Specialist. She began her career in the ER where she was confronted with how systemic failures result in folks falling through the cracks, especially folks from the LGBTQ+ community. Learning from and being moved by many close family, friends, and patients of lived experience, she is often quoted as saying, “I knew if I could be doing something, I absolutely should be.” During her graduate studies, she coordinated meetings with the Dean, Assistant Dean, and a dear friend of lived experience to transform the Women’s Health course into Gender Health to ensure gender-affirming healthcare was incorporated into the graduate and undergraduate nursing curriculum at IUSB. Since graduating in 2016, she continued the bold work of bettering healthcare for the LGBTQ+ community in family practices in Indiana and California. She has now branched out into telemedince to improve access to competent care for patients otherwise out of reach.
“I cannot recall ever feeling so cared for by any provider—Jess has really taken the time to get to know me in a short time, develop a transition plan together, educate me about the many things I don't know, and point me towards other local resources I didn't know existed. In a time when everything else in the world feels so uncertain, I could not feel happier or safer in Gamut's care. Thank you Jess and Jon! 🏳️⚧️❤️🔥”
Nicholas Werth, PA-C, is a physician assistant. He serves patients in Glendale and Phoenix, Arizona, at the HealthyU Clinics Phoenix – 31st Ave. clinic and the Glendale – West Olive Ave. clinic.
Nicholas was born and raised in Minnesota. He attended the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis as an undergraduate, receiving his bachelor’s degree in physiology in 2015. He then completed his physician assistant training at Touro University Nevada in Henderson in 2021. After graduating, Nicholas moved to Phoenix and joined HealthyU Clinics in early 2022.
Nicholas enjoys taking the time to provide education to his patients. He believes in employing shared decision-making with patients to ensure compliance with the treatment plan and to maintain patient autonomy. He is also passionate about mental health and enjoys working closely with the behavioral health management staff to help meet the needs of his patients.
When he’s not seeing patients, Nicholas can find him spending time with his girlfriend and their dog, playing golf, watching sports, working on his car, cooking, or trying new restaurants.
Dr. Ricardo La Grotta, MD is a primary care physician. He serves patients at HealthyU Clinics at our Chandler, Arizona clinic.
With over two decades of medical experience, Dr. La Grotta brings his passion and commitment to HealthyU Clinics. Motivated by the organization's dedication to prioritizing patients, he joins with enthusiasm and a belief that the clinic is truly upholding the oath in primary care by putting people first.
Having spent his formative years in diverse regions such as South America, the Caribbean, and the Pacific Northwest, Dr. La Grotta has cultivated a unique perspective. His focus on Primary Care and Urgent Care stems from a seamless blend of practical experience and scientific knowledge.
Although his family has been in the Pacific Northwest for four decades, Dr. La Grotta eagerly embraces Arizona as his new home. He looks forward to immersing himself in the beauty of the state, connecting with its vibrant communities, and indulging in the rich gastronomy that Arizona has to offer.
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