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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.

Robert Claflin, DO, CAQSM, is a primary care and sports medicine doctor. He serves patients at HealthyU Clinics at our Gilbert and Chandler, Arizona, clinics. 

Dr. Claflin started his training in the health field at Arizona State University in Tempe, where he obtained his Bachelor of Science in exercise and wellness. In 2017, he graduated from Midwestern Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine in Glendale, Arizona. 

In 2020, Dr. Claflin completed his family medicine residency at East Carolina University in Greenville, South Carolina, and his sports medicine fellowship in 2021. 

Including treating patients of all ages, he has worked with high school, collegiate division I, and professional athletes throughout his training and in practice in the sports medicine field. In 2021, he returned to Arizona to work in private practice family medicine and sports medicine. 

Dr. Claflin joined HealthyU Clinics in 2022. In his free time, he enjoys exercising, trying out new restaurants, traveling, going to the movies, and spending time with friends and family. 

Carl Ferguson, DO, is a board-certified family medicine osteopath offering extensive knowledge and experience to patients of all ages at Ferguson Family Medicine in Mesa, Arizona.

Dr. Ferguson is a respected educator and a leader in the field of age-related decline of testosterone in men, also known as andropause. He provides a wide range of health care services, including addiction services, medical weight-loss programs, preventive care services, and family medicine designed to treat all family members, from pediatric to geriatric patients.

After completing his undergraduate degree at the University of Oklahoma in Norman, he earned his medical degree from Oklahoma State University in Stillwater. He served as a flight surgeon in the United States Air Force and has served as an associate clinical assistant professor of medicine at A.T. Still University of Health Sciences in Mesa, Arizona.

Dr. Ferguson is certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians and by the American Osteopathic Board of Emergency Medicine. He is on staff at the Banner Gateway Medical Center in Gilbert, Arizona.

Carla is an enthusiastic Board Certified Physician Assistant who works closely with Dr. Bashir. Carla is an Arizona native and completed her undergraduate education, locally, at the University of Arizona, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Physiology. She then earned her Master’s degree in Physician Assistant studies from Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska. She developed a strong interest in cardiology during PA school and is enthusiastic about learning all there is in cardiac care. In her free time, Carla enjoys playing tennis, hiking, traveling, and skiing.

Pankaj Chopra, MD, is a primary care physician at Primary Care Walk-In Medical Clinic in Gilbert and Fountain Hills, Arizona. Dr. Chopra is board-certified in family medicine and specializes in geriatrics, acute care, and travel medicine. 

Dr. Chopra received his medical degree from the University College of Medical Sciences in Delhi, India, and completed his residency at the University of Missouri Department of Medicine in Columbia, Missouri. 

Since completing his education, Dr. Chopra has treated patients of all ages in Arizona’s East Valley area. He has served on medical committees in a variety of hospital systems and is currently affiliated with the Banner Gateway Medical Center in Gilbert, Arizona. 

Dr. Chopra loves to teach and works as a faculty member at A.T. Still University in Kirksville, Missouri. As a preceptor at the university, he enjoys educating and guiding students in the field of medicine. 

At Primary Care Walk-In Medical Clinic, Dr. Chopra provides top-quality care in a convenient setting. He treats patients of all ages, from delivering timely care for urgent medical conditions to performing regular physicals.

Clara Goodman, PA-C, is a physician assistant. She serves patients in Gilbert, Arizona, at the HealthyU Clinics – Gilbert Val Vista Rd. location.

While attending Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, Clara received a Bachelor of Science in exercise and wellness with a minor in Spanish. She then went on to receive her physician assistant training at Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions in Provo, Utah.

Clara is excited to be a member of the HealthyU Clinics team. She loves working in the medical field because of the opportunity it gives her to get to know and work with so many wonderful people.

Clara wants each patient to leave their appointment confident in the care that was given. Clara listens to the patient's concerns and discusses their treatment options with them. She believes in working together with the patient to help them achieve their health goals. 

In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and son, family, and friends. Clara enjoys hiking, camping, baking, traveling, and tackling various projects.

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.