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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.

Dr. Locnikar is a board-certified physician who has dedicated the last 10 years of his medical practice to Addiction Medicine. Dr. Locnikar's career began as an ear, nose, and throat surgeon. He later specialized in facial plastic surgery, where he practiced for over 10 years. During that time, he developed a substance addiction that ultimately consumed his personal and professional life. After successfully completing extensive drug and alcohol treatment, he returned to the practice of medicine. He has since dedicated his personal and professional life to the treatment of others suffering from similar addictions. This special blend of personal experience and extensive medical/surgical knowledge has allowed him to provide his patients with the very best care in medical addiction treatment. He has served as Medical Director of several substance abuse treatment centers and hospitals. Dr. Locnikar is thrilled at the opportunity to help his patients get off of drugs and alcohol and abstain

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.

Veronica Rodriguez, MD, is a family medicine and primary care physician. She serves patients in Phoenix, Arizona, at the HealthyU Clinics - Phoenix 40th St. location. 

Dr. Rodriguez was born and raised in Puerto Rico. She received her bachelor's degree in biology at the Universidad de Puerto Rico. She then attended medical school at Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara in Mexico. After graduating from medical school, Dr. Rodriguez completed her residency training at Abrazo Central Family Medicine Residency in Phoenix, Arizona.  

Dr. Rodriguez joined HealthyU Clinics in 2022. As a primary care physician, she believes in providing quality care to each of her patients by encouraging healthy choices and focusing on preventive medicine. It is her belief that healthy food, an active lifestyle, and good healthcare are critical to a long, happy, and fulfilling life.   

When she’s not seeing patients, Dr. Rodriguez enjoys camping, running, drawing, and visiting new restaurants.  

Nicola Ciarelli, PMHNP-BC, FNP-C, is a compassionate psychiatric nurse practitioner and co-owner of 180 Mental Health and Wellness in Phoenix, Arizona, where she provides both in-person and telehealth appointments. She offers comprehensive mental health evaluations and medication management for individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), bipolar disorder, substance use concerns, and other mental health conditions.

Nicola takes a holistic approach, focusing on the whole person rather than symptoms alone. She offers individualized care through a range of treatment options, including integrative psychiatry. At 180 Mental Health and Wellness, her mission is to provide therapeutic services that patients feel comfortable engaging in while supporting meaningful change and healing. She also encourages healthy lifestyle changes, including improvements in nutrition and physical activity, to promote overall well-being.

Originally from Milford, Pennsylvania, Nicola moved to Arizona in 2004. She began her nursing career in 2007 and spent many years working in the emergency department. Nicola earned her bachelor’s degree from Grand Canyon University and her Master of Science in Nursing as a Family Nurse Practitioner. She later completed a post-master’s certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner through Maryville University, expanding her expertise in evaluating and treating mental health conditions.

Outside the office, Nicola enjoys hiking, gardening, rock climbing, snowboarding, and playing the piano.

I believe that the best healthcare comes from a partnership between myself and the people who put their trust in me. I encourage communication and strive to work with each individual to help them achieve their own goals for their health. The practice location in Scottsdale is now open and I look forward to welcoming new patients of all ages, genders and walks of life.

Norma is a high-impact social work professional with great experience working with diverse populations.  She received her Master of Social Work degree from Virginia Commonwealth University and has primarily worked as a school-based counselor in Phoenix, utilizing individual, group, and family approaches. Now with HealthyU Clinics, she’s excited to drive positive patient outcomes in an integrated care setting. She loves spending time with her family and friends and can be found hanging out at various coffee shops throughout the Valley. 

 

Norma is bilingual and can see Spanish or English speaking patients. She is available in-person at our Glendale clinic, or online via telehealth. 

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.

Barbara Garcia, MD, is a primary care physician. She serves patients at HealthyU Clinics at our Glendale, Arizona, clinic. 

Dr. Garcia attended medical school at The University of California, Los Angeles, where she graduated in 1996. She then moved to Phoenix, Arizona, to start a residency at St. Joseph's Hospital, where she completed two years of OB/GYN training. She then transferred to the Department of Family Medicine, graduating in 2000. 

Dr. Garcia was in private practice in the Maryvale community of Phoenix from 2000-2016, then joined Abrazo Medical Group from 2016-2022. Dr. Garcia began working at HealthyU Clinics in December 2022 when Abrazo-West Olive Family Medicine joined HealthyU Clinics. She is excited to continue caring for her long-term patients.

Dr. Garcia enjoys diabetes care, primary prevention, women’s health, and adolescent care. She also works part-time as a clinical faculty for the University of Arizona College of Medicine in Phoenix, where she teaches student doctors how to interview patients, perform physical exams, and develop their clinical and critical thinking skills. 

She enjoys being the "contractor" for patients' healthcare needs and works with specialists (aka subcontractors) to manage total care. 

Originally from Southern California, Dr. Garcia often travels back to visit family and friends. She is married with three teenage sons and a furry little guy who all keep her busy and happy.

Your "Over 40" Naturopathic Doctor

Dan Wool, NMD is a naturopathic physician specializing in gastroenterology and hormones, particularly for people over 40.

Located in Scottsdale and Tempe, Arizona, Dr. Dan Wool treats a wide range of gut health conditions that can “fall through the cracks” of traditional gastroenterologist care including bloating, acid reflux, gastritis, leaky gut, peptic ulcers, IBS, SIBO, diarrhea and constipation. Dr. Wool helps his patients to find and treat the root cause of these conditions to create lasting resolution.

Dr. Wool offers comprehensive hormone assessments for men and women. He specializes in men’s health care, including annual wellness checks and testosterone hormone replacement therapy. He also provides effective, non-invasive, shockwave treatment for erectile dysfunction. Dr. Wool also helps perimenopausal and menopausal women achieve hormone balance, maintain sexual wellness and ease the symptoms of menopause, including hot flashes.

Dr. Wool earned his medical doctorate at Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine in Tempe, Arizona. He also earned a Master of Business Administration from Arizona State University and a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from the University of Southern California.

He is a member of the Arizona Naturopathic Medical Association, American Association of Naturopathic Physicians, Gastroenterology Association of Naturopathic Physicians, and the Endocrinology Association of Naturopathic Physicians. He also has specialty training certifications in nutrient IV therapies and BioTe® bioidentical hormone therapy.

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