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Allan Buenaventura, NP, is a seasoned healthcare professional with an impressive 27-year journey. His career is rooted in Emergency and Intensive Care Nursing, where his clinical acumen, leadership, and patient-centered approach were honed. Allan's experience in these fast-paced, high-pressure environments has equipped him with exceptional problem-solving skills and a deep understanding of critical care. Transitioning to a Nurse Practitioner role, Allan has showcased his versatility in healthcare, applying his extensive nursing experience to provide comprehensive patient care. His roles have ranged from internal medicine to correctional healthcare and retail health, each contributing to his broad skill set. Allan's dedication to excellence in healthcare, coupled with his commitment to patient wellbeing, makes him a remarkable practitioner. His vast experience and adaptable nature continue to drive his passion for delivering top-tier healthcare.

Will is a seasoned healthcare professional with over 25 years of nursing experience that spans across multiple continents. A graduate of a nursing program in the Philippines, Will's medical journey began in a Heart Center where he cared for high-risk cardiac patients, including those recovering from post-CABG and post-open-heart surgeries. Seeking to broaden his professional horizons, Will moved to the United Kingdom, where he served as a nurse in large hospitals in Northern Ireland and London. His leadership skills were recognized as he took on the role of an assistant manager, showcasing his ability to excel in both clinical and managerial roles. Will later relocated to Arizona in the United States, where he continued to expand his nursing expertise in medical and cardiac intensive care units. Currently, as a Nurse Practitioner, Wilfredo applies his extensive experience and patient-centered approach in a retail clinic setting.

Francisco Hernández, MD, is a dedicated general physician and the founder of Clinica Medica Hispana, a trusted medical practice serving the Phoenix, Arizona, community since 1998. With decades of experience in primary care and patient-centered medicine, Dr. Hernández is committed to providing compassionate, comprehensive healthcare that supports both physical and mental well-being.

Dr. Hernández earned his medical degree from the National Autonomous University of Mexico in 1974. Early in his career, he traveled throughout northern Mexico to expand his medical knowledge and gain valuable clinical experience. After immigrating to the United States, he completed the required medical examinations and began practicing medicine in Arizona, where he continues to serve patients with dedication and care.

At Clinica Medica Hispana, Dr. Hernández focuses on building meaningful relationships with patients by listening carefully to their concerns and developing personalized treatment plans. His holistic approach to healthcare emphasizes prevention, early diagnosis, and addressing both physical and emotional health needs.

In addition to general medical care, Dr. Hernández is authorized by USCIS to perform immigration medical examinations (Form I-693) for individuals applying for immigration benefits in the United States.

Dr. Hernández founded Clinica Medica Hispana with the vision of creating a practice where every patient is treated with dignity, respect, and high-quality medical care.

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. 

Specializing in Internal Medicine and Primary Care

M. Zuhdi Jasser, M.D., F.A.C.P. has been in the private practice of internal medicine and nuclear cardiology in Phoenix, Arizona since 1999. After joining his father in practice in 1999, Dr. Zuhdi Jasser founded the Jasser Center for Comprehensive Care in 2004. The Jasser Center is a community-leading comprehensive internal medicine practice in Phoenix, Arizona, serving patients across Maricopa County and the state of Arizona for over 20 years.

Dr. Jasser and his team of medical providers and healthcare leaders are dedicated to maintaining their uniquely traditional approach to comprehensive adolescent and adult primary care, prevention, and diagnosis and care of complicated chronic medical conditions. He is focused on compassionate, detailed, academic, and family-oriented care of all his patients with a particular emphasis on early cardiovascular disease diagnosis and risk factor prevention.

He has been recognized by his peers and Phoenix Magazine as an Internal Medicine Top Doc numerous times in the past 15 years, including most recently in 2025, and was named the Internist of the Year for the Arizona Chapter of the American College of Physicians in 2018.

Education and Military Service

Dr. Jasser earned his medical degree with Honors in Research on a U.S. Navy scholarship at the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 1992, and then completed his residency in internal medicine at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, MD in 1996, serving also as Chief of Residents in 1997.

His tours of duty included serving as medical department head aboard the USS El Paso (LKA-117) in Operation Restore Hope (1993-94) and selection for service as staff internist to the Office of the Attending Physician for the U.S. Congress and Supreme Court in Washington, D.C. from 1997-1999. He served 11 years as a medical officer, receiving an honorable discharge as a Lieutenant Commander in 1999. He is a recipient of the U.S. Navy’s Meritorious Service Medal.

Teaching and Medical Ethics

Dr. Jasser serves as teaching faculty at Banner University Medical Center-Phoenix and the University of Arizona School of Medicine-Phoenix, where he is an Associate Clinical Professor in the Departments of Internal Medicine and Bioethics and Medical Humanism.

Dr. Jasser is a recognized expert in biomedical ethics, serving as Medical Director for Bioethics at Banner-University Medical Center Phoenix since 2021 and chair of their Bioethics Committee since 2002. He has over 25 years of experience in bedside bioethics consultation and education.

With his dedication to medical ethics, Dr. Jasser has long served as medical director for various home health and hospice programs. He has served as medical director for Summit Healthcare Services Home Health and Hospice Programs since 2022.

Leadership and Community Involvement

Dr. Jasser is a past president of the Arizona Medical Association (2006-2007) and has served as one of five physician delegates for Arizona to the American Medical Association House of Delegates (AMA-HOD) since 2008. He founded and chaired the AMA’s Private Practice Physician’s Section (AMA-PPPS) in 2019 and served on their Governing Council from 2020 to 2023. He continues to serve on the board of directors of the Arizona Medical Association (2008-present).

He also serves on the Board of Directors of NotmyKid (2014-present), an Arizona organization dedicated to protecting vulnerable youth from substance abuse, mental health crises, bullying, and online predators. He has served on the Maricopa County Board of Health (2004-2012) and the Board of the Area Agency on Aging and Elderfriends (2007-2012).

Beyond medicine, Dr. Jasser is involved in international religious freedom advocacy and much-needed Muslim reforms. He was appointed by the U.S. Senate to the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom from 2012-2016, serving as its Vice-Chair.

Personal Life

Zuhdi and his wife Gada live in Scottsdale, Arizona, with their three children.

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.

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.

Matt is a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) dedicated to providing safe, compassionate anesthesia care while ensuring every patient feels comfortable and at ease throughout their procedure. With a calm, confident approach and a strong commitment to patient safety, he helps create a comfortable and reassuring experience for patients undergoing interventional pain procedures.

Outside of the procedure room, Matt is a devoted husband and father with a wide range of interests. He enjoys cooking, gardening, and exploring emerging technologies, including cryptocurrency and Bitcoin. He also owns and operates an ostrich farm—a unique venture that reflects his entrepreneurial spirit and love for new challenges.

We are proud to have Matt as part of the Integrity Pain & Wellness team.

His clinical expertise, professionalism, and approachable nature help ensure our patients receive exceptional care every step of the way.

About Dr. White

A Spokane, Washington native, Dr. Dray White pursued his passion for health and wellness by earning a bachelor's degree in Kinesiology with a minor in psychology from Washington State University. During his time at WSU, he honed his skills in strength and conditioning, working closely with a diverse range of D1 athletes.

 

Driven by his commitment to promoting optimal health, Dr. Dray continued his education at Palmer College in Davenport, IA – the birthplace of Chiropractic. Graduating Magna Cum Laude, he gained extensive experience in physical rehabilitation and mastered a variety of chiropractic and manual therapy techniques.

 

With a deep understanding of the intricacies of the human body, Dr. Dray is proud to be a member of the VSC family and serve the community of Arizona. His commitment to excellence and genuine care for his patients makes him a trusted partner in their journey toward optimal health.

About Dr. Macdougall

Dr. Robin F. Macdougall is an Arizona board-certified D.O. in Sports Medicine and Family Practice. Moreover, he was prestigiously voted as one of Phoenix’s Top Doctors for 2004-2005. With additional training in anti-aging medicine, weight management, and osteopathic manipulation, we are overjoyed to welcome him to the VSC family.

Biography of Ngozi Azode, MSN, FNP-C Ngozi Azode, is a board-certified family Nurse practitioner with the American Association of Nurse practitioners (AANP). She obtained her MSN from Walden University in 2014. She has been in the healthcare industry for over 20 years, within those years, she has worked as a nurse practitioner for over 5 years. Ngozi has worked across the board, she worked in pulmonary medical surgical floor at Banner University Medical center for 9-10 years before she moved to her new role. She currently works in an urgent care where she provides care to pediatrics to the elderly with different health problems which varies from acute to chronic. Ngozi is compassionate, humble, kind, emphatic, and a good listener. She believes strongly that patients should be involved in the decision making about their health. She practices holistic care, and therefore she partnered with her husband to start NGC integrated healthcare. We will take care of your body, mind and soul.

Melissa Alaimo, PA-C, is a nationally certified physician assistant at Grayhawk Medical Group, PLLC, serving patients throughout the Scottsdale and Greater Phoenix, Arizona area. 

Melissa is dedicated to providing compassionate, patient-centered care. Born in Chicago and raised in Arizona, she earned her Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from Northern Arizona University. Before attending PA school, she gained valuable experience working in various areas of medicine for three years, which strengthened her passion for helping others improve their health and well-being.

Melissa went on to earn her Master’s in Physician Assistant Studies from Mount St. Joseph University in Cincinnati, Ohio, where she also earned her national certification. With a strong background in fitness, nutrition, and preventive health, she is committed to helping patients understand their options and take proactive steps toward achieving their wellness goals.

When she’s not caring for patients, Melissa enjoys hiking in the mountains, traveling, and spending quality time with her loved ones. Her approachable nature and dedication to personalized care make her a trusted partner in supporting her patients’ overall health.

Forward Care Family Practice

Forward Care Family Practice provides comprehensive family medical care from their office in Phoenix, Arizona. Led by Ellana Davidov, PA-C, the medical team can address a variety of acute health conditions and chronic diseases during in-office consultations or through the online telehealth platform.

The office is fully equipped with an on-site medical lab to provide a fast and accurate diagnosis for conditions like urinary tract infections (UTIs) and strep throat. The team also uses the lab to test for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) like herpes and gonorrhea. In-office electrocardiogram (EKG) testing is available as well to diagnose and monitor heart-related symptoms. 

Preventive care services are also available for adults and children. The Forward Care Family Practice team provides routine wellness visits and vaccinations for school, sports, and travel. Those with chronic health issues like diabetes can receive individualized medical care through chronic disease management services. 

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Founder of Luxe Women’s Health, Jennifer Wright-Bennion, CNM, APRN, is a certified nurse-midwife and advanced nurse practitioner at Luxe Women's Health. She is ranked as one of the best OB/GYN practitioners in Queen Creek, Arizona, with over 20 years of experience providing women’s health care services. She is an enthusiastic advocate for women’s health and urgent primary care issues and has worked to promote the health and well-being of women.

Jennifer’s passion for women’s health led her to open her own independent women’s medical clinic. This allows Jennifer to see patients for primary care and OB/GYN the same day or the next day and save them a visit to urgent care.

Jennifer earned her master’s degree as a nurse practitioner from the University of Utah and since then, has diligently served women in her community as a labor and delivery nurse, certified nurse-midwife, and advanced nurse practitioner. Jennifer has delivered over 2,000 babies and believes there are few events in life as awesome as witnessing a woman in labor who finds her own way to give herself over to the rhythms of birth and successfully bring a new life into the world!

Her professional interests include creating innovative support strategies for women experiencing bothersome symptoms of menopause and adolescent health, including the unique health issues present during adolescent pregnancy. Jennifer continues to be a champion for teen parenting support services including providing compassionate prenatal care with ongoing support and education.

Jennifer is a member of the American College of Nurse-Midwives. She was recognized for her work in women’s health and received a four-year merit award from the United States Department of Health & Human Services National Health Service Corps for excellence in health care and providing services to women in underserved areas.