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.
Dr. Guerrero is board-certified in Internal Medicine, Hematology, and Medical Oncology. After completing his residency training, he worked as an academic hospitalist for several years. He was awarded “Arizona Hospitalist of the Year” by the American College of Physicians for his efforts in patient care and teaching.
He has been involved in both clinical and laboratory research, which he has presented at national meetings. He received a Conquer Cancer Merit Award from the American Society of Clinical Oncology for work in clinical trials that sought to improve the effectiveness of immunotherapy in solid tumors.
Dr. Guerrero believes in caring for each patient as an individual, incorporating their priorities and values into a personalized, evidence-based treatment plan. He values a compassionate and honest approach with his patients, focused on preserving quality of life and helping them to meet their goals.
When not treating patients, Dr. Guerrero enjoys spending time with family, traveling, hiking, and playing guitar.
Mohammad Nasser, MD, founder of Leading MDs in Goodyear, Tempe, Sun City, and Mesa, Arizona, is a board-certified internal medicine physician and population health specialist. Dr. Nasser has a special interest in complex patient care, gaining extensive experience as a hospitalist and internist providing care in hospitals, long-term acute care centers, and subacute rehabilitation.
With a well-known reputation as an exceptional health care innovator, Dr. Nasser creates and implements programs that improve the quality of care and diminish costs for hospitals and skilled nursing facilities.
Born and raised in Michigan, Dr. Nasser received his bachelor’s degree from Wayne State University in Detroit Michigan. After receiving his medical degree at the American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine in Sint Maarten, he completed his internship and internal medicine residency at Ascension Providence Hospital, Michigan State University College of Human Medicine in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Dr. Nasser is known for numerous accomplishments in his field. He was the medical director at Arkos Health and managed more than 200,000 patients through his transitional care management program.
During his tenure at Arkos Health, Dr. Nasser developed an inpatient program that shortened hospital stays and mobilized patients to the next level of care. He also implemented a skilled nursing program that improved the post-discharge process.
As a respected author, Dr. Nasser published articles in medical journals as well as the well-known book, “Management of Chronic Kidney Disease.” He also served as a manuscript reviewer for medical journals, including the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
Dr. Nasser is a proud member of the Phoenix community, where he welcomes patients and is highly regarded for his quality of care and leadership roles.
Board-certified internal medicine physician, William Nassour, MD, provides integrative health care at Leading MDs in Goodyear, Tempe, Sun City, and Mesa, Arizona. His expertise includes all aspects of adult health care, however, he has a special interest in cardiovascular disease, diabetes, geriatrics, and post-acute care.
Dr. Nassour is well-respected for go-to advice, with peers seeking his assistance and guidance in geriatrics and post-acute care, and patients depending on his understanding to provide honest evaluations and recommend individualized care.
Dr. Nassour received his medical degree from Tishreen University in Latakia, Syria, and completed his residency training in internal medicine at the New York University Langone Health in Brooklyn, New York.
With more than a decade of experience as a practicing physician in hospital medicine, including outpatient and subacute care, Dr. Nassour has developed extensive knowledge and skills that help him better understand each patient and create effective treatment plans.
He has successfully filled leadership roles as the medical director in different medical settings. He also remains active on various hospital committees.
Dr. Nassour welcomes new and current patients at Leading MDs, where he collaborates with each person to improve their health and well-being.
Sheri Chacon, PA-C, was first introduced to the art and science of medicine in 1988 when she became a hospital corpsman in the United States Naval Reserve. She provides compassionate care for new and current patients at Leading MDs in Goodyear, Tempe, Sun City, and Mesa, Arizona.
Sheri was activated in support of Desert Storm and spent time on active duty at Oakland Naval Hospital. She discovered her passion for working in the operating room after training as a surgical scrub technician in the Navy.
After completing her physician assistant training at Western University of Health Science in Pomona, California, she began her clinical experience in general orthopedic and spine surgery. Sheri joined the California Army National Guard and spent more than two decades there broadening her expertise. During that time she worked in primary care, internal medicine, pain management, and physical medicine and rehabilitation.
Though Sheri focuses on primary care and internal medicine and treats a wide range of conditions, she specializes in joint and trigger point injections. She’s also passionate about helping patients lose weight.
Sheri balances her busy medical practice with a rich family life. She’s a movie nerd, loves to read, and has taken up bowling.
Leon Thompson, DO, is an experienced internal medicine physician at Thompson Medical Group in Peoria, Arizona. He provides comprehensive care to adults of all ages living with conditions ranging from heart disease and diabetes to memory loss. He supports people with personalized chronic disease management and weight management programs.
Dr. Thompson is a native of Arizona. He attended St. Matthew Catholic School in Phoenix, Arizona, and graduated from St. Mary’s Catholic High School, also in Phoenix. Dr. Thompson completed his undergraduate studies at Arizona State University in Phoenix and attended medical school at the Western University of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific in Pomona, California.
After graduating with a Doctorate in Osteopathic Medicine, Dr. Thompson completed his internship and residency at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona. He completed an American College of Osteopathic Internists fellowship and is board-certified in internal medicine.
Dr. Thompson welcomes patients to Thompson Medical Group, where they can be sure of outstanding care delivered in a professional and respectful environment.
“Since changing to Dr. Thompson, I truly believe I am in great hands. I’ve been receiving the best medical attention and advice I've ever received. Dr. Thompson always goes out of his way to ensure my needs are being met and will always call me when new information comes up so that I’m always in the loop about my medical results. I’m very happy that I found a great doctor and practice. ”
Teodor Pitea, MD, is a board-certified gastroenterologist and founder of Interventional Endoscopy Associates PLLC in Peoria, Scottsdale, and Phoenix, Arizona.
Dr. Pitea received his medical degree from Iuliu Hațieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, before moving to the United States in 2001 to pursue a career in gastroenterology. Following a residency in internal medicine, he completed a fellowship in gastroenterology at Mount Sinai Morningside (formerly St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital Center), an affiliate of Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons. During that time, he also completed a postdoctoral research fellowship on the role of insulin resistance in patients with metabolic syndrome and trained for six months as a hepatology fellow in the Liver Transplant Program at Mount Sinai Hospital. As a gastroenterology fellow, Dr. Pitea discovered his passion for endoscopy, which led him to pursue further training in advanced therapeutic endoscopy under the mentorship of Dr. Stavros Stavropoulos, one of the pioneers of endoscopic surgery, at Winthrop University Hospital in Long Island, New York.
In September 2012, Dr. Pitea launched the Interventional Endoscopy Service at Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center in Sun City West, Arizona. Over the next four years, he spearheaded the building of a new endoscopy unit and developed a highly trained medical team dedicated to interventional endoscopy. Dr. Pitea joined the Digestive Institute at Banner-University Medical Center Phoenix in 2016, and together with Rawad Mounzer, MD, he established the Interventional Endoscopy Service there in collaboration with University of Arizona faculty.
During his role as the Director of Endoscopy and Chief of the Advanced Endoscopy Program, he developed a comprehensive program for the management of acute and chronic pancreatitis, and he has continued to advance the field of endoscopic surgery in Arizona by providing complex, cutting-edge endoscopic interventions.
Dr. Pitea has published multiple abstracts and has been an invited speaker at national conferences. He is a diplomat of the American Board of Internal Medicine as well as the American Board of Gastroenterology.
Teodor Pitea, MD, is a board-certified gastroenterologist and founder of Interventional Endoscopy Associates PLLC in Peoria, Scottsdale, and Phoenix, Arizona.
Dr. Pitea received his medical degree from Iuliu Hațieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, before moving to the United States in 2001 to pursue a career in gastroenterology. Following a residency in internal medicine, he completed a fellowship in gastroenterology at Mount Sinai Morningside (formerly St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital Center), an affiliate of Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons. During that time, he also completed a postdoctoral research fellowship on the role of insulin resistance in patients with metabolic syndrome and trained for six months as a hepatology fellow in the Liver Transplant Program at Mount Sinai Hospital. As a gastroenterology fellow, Dr. Pitea discovered his passion for endoscopy, which led him to pursue further training in advanced therapeutic endoscopy under the mentorship of Dr. Stavros Stavropoulos, one of the pioneers of endoscopic surgery, at Winthrop University Hospital in Long Island, New York.
In September 2012, Dr. Pitea launched the Interventional Endoscopy Service at Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center in Sun City West, Arizona. Over the next four years, he spearheaded the building of a new endoscopy unit and developed a highly trained medical team dedicated to interventional endoscopy. Dr. Pitea joined the Digestive Institute at Banner-University Medical Center Phoenix in 2016, and together with Rawad Mounzer, MD, he established the Interventional Endoscopy Service there in collaboration with University of Arizona faculty.
During his role as the Director of Endoscopy and Chief of the Advanced Endoscopy Program, he developed a comprehensive program for the management of acute and chronic pancreatitis, and he has continued to advance the field of endoscopic surgery in Arizona by providing complex, cutting-edge endoscopic interventions.
Dr. Pitea has published multiple abstracts and has been an invited speaker at national conferences. He is a diplomat of the American Board of Internal Medicine as well as the American Board of Gastroenterology.
Dr. Stephanie Lindauer specializes in Medical Oncology, Hematology and Internal Medicine. Her clinical interests include breast cancer and benign breast disease, gastrointestinal cancer and cancer survivorship.
Dr. Lindauer joined Arizona Center for Cancer Care in 2018. She has held a variety of leadership roles. She was Chief Resident of the Department of Internal Medicine, serving an additional year after completing her residency in San Antonio. She also served as Chief Fellow during her last year of fellowship in San Antonio. Dr. Lindauer has several abstracts and poster presentations at local and national meetings, including ASCO Survivorship Symposium, ASCO Quality Care Symposium and ASH Hematologic Malignancies. She is passionate about engagement within her community and has presented at Updates for the San Antonio Community from the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium in 2017.
Dr. Lindauer was drawn to the field of oncology from a young age, having seen the effects of cancer in loved ones. She feels honored to be able to fulfill such an important role now and strives for compassion and empathy with all her patients.
Dr. Lindauer is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology and American Society of Hematology. She enjoys spending time with her husband and her chocolate lab.
Dr. Andrew J. Buresh specializes in medical oncology, hematology, and internal medicine. He is interested in all aspects of clinical oncology and hematology, with a particular interest in gastrointestinal, breast, lung, and prostate cancer, as well as myelodysplasia, coagulation disorders, lymphoma, and myeloma.
Dr. Buresh joined Arizona Center for Cancer Care in 2013 when Desert Springs Cancer Care Center, which he founded and partnered with the practice. He is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, American Society of Hematology and Arizona State Physicians Association.
Dr. Buresh is a multi-year “Top Doc” honoree by Phoenix Magazine and was chosen for the cover of the annual ranking magazine in 2013. He was also honored by the Phoenix Business Journal as among its “40 Top Business Leaders under Age 40.”
Dr. Buresh and his wife are blessed to be the proud parents of three beautiful children. When not caring for patients, Dr. Buresh enjoys spending his time with family, exercising, reading, playing basketball, golf, guitar, and coaching youth sports. He also speaks basic medical Spanish.
Teodor Pitea, MD, is a board-certified gastroenterologist and founder of Interventional Endoscopy Associates PLLC in Peoria, Scottsdale, and Phoenix, Arizona.
Dr. Pitea received his medical degree from Iuliu Hațieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, before moving to the United States in 2001 to pursue a career in gastroenterology. Following a residency in internal medicine, he completed a fellowship in gastroenterology at Mount Sinai Morningside (formerly St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital Center), an affiliate of Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons. During that time, he also completed a postdoctoral research fellowship on the role of insulin resistance in patients with metabolic syndrome and trained for six months as a hepatology fellow in the Liver Transplant Program at Mount Sinai Hospital. As a gastroenterology fellow, Dr. Pitea discovered his passion for endoscopy, which led him to pursue further training in advanced therapeutic endoscopy under the mentorship of Dr. Stavros Stavropoulos, one of the pioneers of endoscopic surgery, at Winthrop University Hospital in Long Island, New York.
In September 2012, Dr. Pitea launched the Interventional Endoscopy Service at Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center in Sun City West, Arizona. Over the next four years, he spearheaded the building of a new endoscopy unit and developed a highly trained medical team dedicated to interventional endoscopy. Dr. Pitea joined the Digestive Institute at Banner-University Medical Center Phoenix in 2016, and together with Rawad Mounzer, MD, he established the Interventional Endoscopy Service there in collaboration with University of Arizona faculty.
During his role as the Director of Endoscopy and Chief of the Advanced Endoscopy Program, he developed a comprehensive program for the management of acute and chronic pancreatitis, and he has continued to advance the field of endoscopic surgery in Arizona by providing complex, cutting-edge endoscopic interventions.
Dr. Pitea has published multiple abstracts and has been an invited speaker at national conferences. He is a diplomat of the American Board of Internal Medicine as well as the American Board of Gastroenterology.
Andrew J. Kaplan, MD is a board-certified cardiologist at Phoenix Heart, with exemplary qualifications earned in Texas, North Carolina, and Georgia. Dr. Kaplan’s expertise in Electrophysiology is an invaluable asset to the Phoenix Heart team, which has locations across the greater Phoenix area – Glendale, Goodyear, Scottsdale, Anthem, Cottonwood, and Black Canyon City, Arizona.
Dr. Kaplan studied medicine at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. Once he received his medical degree, he completed his residency in internal medicine at Duke University Medical Center. After his residency. Dr. Kaplan continued his training with two fellowships in cardiovascular disease and cardiac electrophysiology at Emory University School of Medicine. In addition, he completed his Chief Residency in internal medicine at Grady Memorial/Emory University school of medicine.On top of this extensive training, Dr. Kaplan’s expertise and commitment to excellence have earned him certifications by American Board of Internal Medicine, with special focuses on cardiovascular disease and cardiac electrophysiology. He received his certification from the National Association of Physician and Surgeons, with special focuses on internal medicine, cardiovascular disease, and clinical cardiac electrophysiology.
Professional Memberships:
Arizona ACC, member Board of Directors Arizona EP Society Fellow, Heart Rhythm Society Fellow, American College of Cardiology Arizona Medical Society American Medical Association
“Dr Kaplan is wonderful! His bedside manner is tops! He is very kind and patient. He does not rush his patients when they are speaking to him about any concerns. We feel extremely safe with Dr Kaplan !”
Dr. Andrew Kaplan, MD
Internist
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Srinivasa R. Palnati, M.D. was born in Venice Itlay. He perused his medical degree at the college of DR Ambedkar Bangalore, graduating in 1988. He completed his Internal Medicine residency at St. Louis University Community Hospital, MO. Srinivasa R. Palnati has been in private practice for over 17 years in Sun City and has now joined The Maxwell Group Dr. Palnati is Board Eligible with the American Board of Internal Medicine.
He is married and blessed with 3 children. In his leisure time, Dr. Palnati enjoys spending time with his family, traveling and he also actively participates in community services.
Randall Piette, MD, is a skilled internal medicine physician at The Maxwell Group in Sun City, Arizona. He is board-certified in internal medicine through the American Board of Internal Medicine.
Dr. Piette was born in West Allis, Wisconsin, and attended the University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee. There, he earned his bachelor’s degree in medical science. Dr. Piette received his medical degree at the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee, graduating in 1997.
He completed his internship and residency at Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona. He has a passion for geriatric medicine and has been in private practice for over 22 years. He joined The Maxwell Group in 2000.
Dr. Piette enjoys helping his patients achieve the best quality of life possible. He holds leadership positions on various medical committees and boards.
Dr. Piette enjoys spending time with his wife and two beautiful children, traveling, golfing, and hiking in his free time. He loves music and being a drummer in his church’s praise and worship band.
Dr. Piette warmly welcomes his patients to The Maxwell Group and looks forward to helping them maintain exceptional health and wellness.
Born and raised in Argentina. He received his medical degree from the Universidad del Salvador in Argentina in 1998. He moved to the US after graduating and finished his residency at Danbury Hospital, a major affiliate of Yale University in 2003. Dr. Nagata is a board-certified internal medicine physician. He moved to Oregon where he practiced traditional medicine (outpatient/inpatient) in the rural community of Ontario. He became a hospitalist in Meridian Idaho. He moved from Oregon to Arizona in 2015 and has been practicing outpatient medicine in the valley. He has been practicing for 20 years building relationships with his patients helping them manage their medical conditions, coordinating care with the specialists and preventing illness by maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
He is fluent in Spanish and Japanese. He enjoys spending time with his family, biking and hiking.
Kiranjit Khalsa, MD, MPH, welcomes patients of all ages at her practice, Premier Allergy Asthma & Immunology, PLLC in Scottsdale, Arizona. With dual board certification in Internal Medicine and Allergy and Immunology, as well as extensive experience in the field, Dr. Khalsa has helped many patients achieve optimal health and wellness. With her diligence and compassion, Dr. Khalsa has also been recognized in Phoenix Magazine's TopDoc.
Dr. Khalsa is a New York native, having received her Bachelor of Science in biology at Stony Brook University in Stony Brook, New York, where she was also selected into a scholarship program for Women in Science and Engineering.
Before entering medical school, she went to State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University in Brooklyn, New York, where she obtained a Master in Public Health with a specialization in community health science. Her Master's provided her a solid foundation in issues that affect population health, such as disease prevention and promotion of high quality of care
Dr. Khalsa then went on to receive her medical degree from St. George's University. During that time, she was honored to serve as vice president of the Clinical Research Society. She then returned to Stony Brook University to complete an Internal Medicine Residency. From there, she went to Albany Medical College in Albany, New York, for fellowship training in Allergy and Immunology.
In keeping with her ongoing passion for research, Dr. Khalsa has been published as a first author in peer-reviewed academic journals and has co-authored several research studies. She has also presented at national and local allergy and immunology conferences, focusing on topics such as chronic idiopathic urticaria, eosinophilia, and food protein-induced enterocolitis. Throughout her career, Dr. Khalsa has been a strong leader and educator. She plays an active role in medical student and resident education and was recently appointed Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics for Midwestern University and Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine.
In addition to her current board certification by the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Allergy and Immunology, Dr. Khalsa is a member of the American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology. She is also a member of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology. Her hospital affiliations include Honor Health, where she serves as a member of the board for IPO.
Dr. Khalsa naturally connects with her patients, taking the time to listen and explain her reasoning. Her demeanor and professionalism have earned her trust among her peers and her patients. In her spare time, Dr. Khalsa enjoys spending time with her family, hiking with her two dogs, and traveling.
Dr. Khalsa is now looking forward to helping you with your allergy needs. She is currently accepting new pediatric and adult patients. To schedule an appointment, call the office or use the online booking feature today.
Dr. Clarence Adoo specializes in hematology, oncology and internal medicine. He joined Arizona Center for Cancer Care in 2008. Dr. Adoo is a member of the American College of Physicians/American Society of Internal Medicine, American Association of Blood Banks, American Society of Hematology and American Society of Clinical Oncologists amongst others.
Dr. Adoo has publications in several journals and authored many chapters in books, including Acute Myeloid Leukemia, Alternative Management Strategies in Alloimmunized Thrombocytopenic Patients, Infection in the Neutropenic Host, Management of infection in Oncology Patients and Adult Leukemia: American Cancer Society Atlas. In addition to his published work, Dr. Adoo has participated in several presentations at the Hematology Oncology Fellowship Program, National Institute of Health, Leukemia and Lymphoma Society/Cure for Lymphoma Association and Phoenix Veterans Affairs Hospital.
He has been honored as a fellow by the American College of Physicians and lauded by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals, among other honors.
"He was the best. always listened to me and addressed the issue. Vary caring." -Cliff
"We are amazed at how Dr. Adoo makes us feel, very welcoming, is ready to answer any questions we have and even calls other drs if necessary. His bedside manner is the best we have had from any doctor. We would recommend him to anyone and everyone needing a Dr. with his experience." -Casimir
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