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Dr. Kamalani Hanamaikai, DO, is a distinguished board-certified Diplomate of the American Board of Radiology, specializing in Vascular and Interventional Radiology. He is currently serving patients at HealthyU Clinics, with locations in Surprise, Paradise Valley, and Gilbert, Arizona.

Born and raised in Provo, Utah, Dr. Hanamaikai is of Hawaiian, Japanese, and Navajo descent, enriching his perspective and approach to patient care. He is fluent in Spanish, a skill honed during his LDS mission in Montevideo, Uruguay. After earning his undergraduate degree from Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, he pursued his medical education at the A.T. Still University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Mesa, Arizona, graduating in 2014.

Dr. Hanamaikai furthered his medical training at The University of Arizona in Tucson, where he completed his internship in Internal Medicine, Residency in Diagnostic Radiology, and Fellowship in Vascular and Interventional Radiology. He has developed expertise in a wide range of advanced Interventional Radiologic procedures, including atherectomy, interventional oncology, interventional pain, vertebral augmentation, musculoskeletal procedures, trauma management, and many other advanced Interventional Radiologic procedures.

Beyond his clinical practice, Dr. Hanamaikai is passionate about education and knowledge sharing. He serves as a professor of Medical Imaging and Anatomy at his alma mater, A.T. Still University. He has also been a Grand Rounds speaker at The University of Chicago in 2022 and a keynote speaker at the Radiology Expo 2022, where he shared his journey and passion for Radiology.

As a member of the American College of Radiology, Society of Interventional Radiology, and Outpatient Endovascular and Interventional Society, Dr. Hanamaikai is committed to staying at the forefront of his field. His unique blend of cultural and professional expertise in Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology allows him to provide empathetic, comprehensive, personalized care to his patients. He is dedicated to incorporating the latest advancements in his field to ensure his patients receive the highest standard of care.

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.

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.

Daniel Skinner, MD, is board-certified in dermatology and Mohs micrographic surgery. He provides expert care at Skin Cancer Specialists, located in Mesa, Arizona.

Dr. Skinner is a 5th-generation Arizonan who grew up in Mesa and graduated from Mountain View High School. He went on to attend Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, where he graduated with a degree in business management. He then attended the University of Arizona College of Medicine in Tucson, where he developed an interest in dermatologic surgery. 

During medical school, he was a leader and volunteer in many different medical school organizations. He completed a one-year internship in internal medicine at Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona, and a three-year dermatology residency at the University of Missouri in Columbia, where he served as chief resident in his final year. He has presented research at many local and national meetings and has published research on the use of Mohs surgery for rare skin cancer, as well as a book chapter on dermabrasion. 

Dr. Skinner concluded his training with an intensive one-year fellowship in Mohs micrographic and dermatologic surgery in Birmingham, Alabama, with Dr. Christopher Harmon, one of the nation's leading Mohs surgeons. Dr. Skinner has performed over 10,000 skin cancer surgeries. In addition to training in Mohs surgery and skin cancer removal, he has expertise in facial reconstruction after skin cancer removal.

Dr. Skinner is currently the president of the Phoenix Dermatology Society and on the board of directors of the Arizona Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery Society. In addition, he is very active in volunteer work for his church and enjoys spending time playing and watching sports.

When he is not at work, Dr. Skinner enjoys spending time with his wife, Marie, and their six children.

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Education:

• Mohs Micrographic and Dermatologic Surgery - Surgical Dermatology Group - Birmingham, AL Fellowship
• University of Missouri - Columbia, MO Residency - Dermatology
• University of Arizona - Tucson, AZ Medical School
• Brigham Young University - Provo, UT BS Business Management

Certifications/Memberships:

• American College of Mohs Surgery - Fellow
• American Academy of Dermatology - Fellow
• American Medical Association - Member
• Arizona Medical Association - Member
• Arizona Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery Society - Member
• Phoenix Dermatology Society - Member
• American Board of Dermatology - Board Certified

Awards/Recognition:

Dr. Skinner has consistently been recognized by his patients and peers for his excellence in dermatology and patient care. He has received the Patients' Choice Award, the Compassionate Doctor Recognition, and the On-time Award by the website, vitals.com, which is rated and awarded by patients. The vitals.com website states the following: "This award recognizes doctors who make a difference in the lives of their patients. This honor is given to those physicians who have received near perfect scores as voted by their patients." In addition, Dr. Skinner was elected by his peers to be the President of the Phoenix Dermatology Society, a group of over 150 dermatologists in the Phoenix metropolitan area.

Charanjit Kapoor, MD, FACC, is board-certified in general, nuclear, and interventional cardiology. Dr. Kapoor has been practicing medicine since 2000 and joined Cardiac Care Consultants in Peoria, and Sun City West, Arizona, in 2010. He specializes in coronary artery disease, heart failure, pacemaker implants, and loop implants.

Dr. Kapoor received his medical degree from Government Medical College in Patiala, India. He completed his internship and residency at Maricopa Medical Center in Phoenix, where he was appointed chief medical resident. Dr. Kapoor received his advanced heart failure, cardiac transplantation, and cardiology fellowship training at the Ochsner Clinic and Medical Foundation in New Orleans. 

After completing his fellowship, Dr. Kapoor completed an interventional cardiology fellowship at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Cardiovascular Disease.

Dr. Kapoor looks forward to welcoming new patients to Cardiac Care Consultants and being a part of their health care team. Schedule an appointment by calling the office or booking online.

Jeffrey Pakula, DO, FACC, is board-certified in internal medicine and cardiology. He provides a wide range of cardiology services at Cardiac Care Consultants in Peoria, and Sun City West, Arizona. Dr. Pakula has been practicing medicine in Arizona since 1997 and joined Cardiac Care Consultants in 2001. He specializes in coronary artery disease and heart failure.

Dr. Pakula received his medical degree from Kansas City University in Missouri. He completed his internal medicine training at the University of Illinois and received his cardiology fellowship at the University of Health Sciences at the Chicago Medical School in Illinois. After completing his fellowship, he served as the Director of Medical Education at John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital of Cook County in Chicago, Illinois. 

Dr. Pakula welcomes both new and existing patients to Cardiac Care Consultants and is excited to be a part of their health care journey. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Pakula, call the office or book a consultation online

About Ashim Aggarwal, MD, FRCP (London), FACC, FSCAI, FASE

Ashim Aggarwal, MD, FRCP (London), FACC, FSCAI, FASE, is board certified in general cardiology, echocardiography, nuclear medicine, and interventional cardiology. Dr. Aggarwal joined Cardiac Care Consultants in Peoria and Sun City West, Arizona, in 2018. 

He specializes in complex coronary interventions, including Impella LVAD support and percutaneous structural heart disease treatment, transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) for aortic stenosis, MitralClip™ therapy for severe mitral regurgitation, CardioMEMS™ HF System, Watchman™ implantation, and PFO Closures. 

Dr. Aggarwal went to medical school at KMC Mangalore (Manipal University) in India. He then finished his residency and obtained the prestigious MRCP (MD equivalent) from the Royal College of London in the United Kingdom. He then relocated to the United States and completed his internal medicine residency at Unity Health System, affiliated with the University of Rochester in New York. 

Afterward, he completed an advanced heart failure/cardiac transplant fellowship from Advocate Christ Medical Center, affiliated with the University of Illinois. Dr. Aggarwal did his general cardiology fellowship at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria, where he was appointed a Chief Cardiology Fellow. He then completed his interventional cardiology fellowship at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City. 

Dr. Aggarwal has published extensively and has authored multiple articles/manuscripts in many prestigious peer-reviewed journals. He has also presented abstracts and oral presentations at all major national and international cardiology conferences. 

Dr. Aggarwal is an External Examiner for Residency/Fellows training programs in the United Kingdom. He was also nominated in the prestigious Top Doctors 2021.

As an internal medicine physician, Ashish Sachdeva, MD, has over 25 years’ experience diagnosing and treating a variety of acute and chronic health conditions. At Pinnacle Care Internal Medicine in Peoria, Arizona, Dr. Sachdeva is known for his compassionate, comprehensive care and has been listed in Top Doctors magazine for five consecutive years. He is fellowship trained in geriatric medicine and affiliates with Banner Boswell Medicine Center in Sun City, Arizona, and Abrazo Arrowhead Campus in Glendale, Arizona.

Dr. Sachdeva uses his expertise to customize care plans to ensure the highest level of care. He works closely with each patient for long-term management of conditions, like diabetes, allergies, and sleep apnea. He has previously served as an emergency room doctor and enjoys educating medical students and the public, regularly giving lectures at community centers, churches, and assisted-living facilities.

After earning his medical degree from Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Science – Nagpur University in Maharashtra, India, in 1988, Dr. Sachdeva completed an internship and residency in New Delhi before moving to the Republic of South Africa, where he gained experience in trauma and emergency medicine. Upon moving to the United States in 1995, Dr. Sachdeva completed a residency in internal medicine at Saint Joseph Hospital in Chicago, affiliated with Northwestern University.

A move to Indianapolis gave Dr. Sachdeva to complete his fellowship in geriatric medicine and work as a clinic instructor of medicine at IUPUI in Indianapolis. Later, he relocated to Louisville, Kentucky, serving as a primary care physician for five years in the surrounding rural areas, before moving with his family to Phoenix in 2006.

When not serving his patients, Dr. Sachdeva enjoys spending time with his wife and professional partner, Dr. Namita Sachdeva, and their three children. He stays active by traveling, writing, singing, and reading.

For decades, Namita Sachdeva, MD, has used her extensive training and expertise in internal and geriatric medicine to give her patients the highest quality of care. At Pinnacle Care Internal Medicine, in Peoria, Arizona, she pairs her top-tier health care delivery with a bedside manner that prioritizes respect and compassion.

Dr. Sachdeva completed her medical school training at Maulana Azad Medical College in New Delhi. She continued onto an internship and residency in New Delhi, both of which she completed before moving to South Africa.

In South Africa, she broadened her experience, working in trauma and emergency medicine. Next, she moved to the United States and completed both an internal medicine residency at Chicago’s Presence Saint Joseph Hospital, an affiliate of Northwestern University, and a one-year geriatric medicine fellowship at Indiana University in Indianapolis.

Seasoned in working with patients of a broad range of ages in a wide range of settings, she established her own private practice in Jeffersonville, Indiana.

Ultimately, Dr. Sachdeva decided to move to the Phoenix area. She practiced at Banner Boswell Medical Center in Sun City, Arizona, where she won their Top Doc award in 2013. She then joined her husband, Ashish Sachdeva, MD, to lead Pinnacle Care Internal Medicine with an emphasis on high-quality and compassionate care.

Today, she serves her patients as a primary care provider and weight-loss specialist.

When Dr. Sachdeva isn’t with her patients, you can find her spending time with her family — including her three children — at the gym, listening to music, traveling, or enjoying a good book.

Teodor Pitea, MD

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. Jason Samuelian is a Board-certified Radiation Oncologist, with expertise in novel radiation techniques including Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT), Image Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT), Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS), and Stereotactic Ablative Radiotherapy (SABR). He has a particular interest in using new and advanced treatment techniques to minimize side effects. He derives great satisfaction from spending time with his patients and developing relationships with them that last long beyond their cancer care.

Dr. Samuelian joined Arizona Center for Cancer Care in 2015. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Physiology from Brigham Young University, where he graduated cum laude. He earned his medical doctorate at Midwestern University in Glendale, where he was awarded the MICA Scholastic Award in 2008, and graduated with Honors in 2010. He completed an internal medicine internship at Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center, followed by residency training at the Baylor College of Medicine, where he also served as chief resident. In addition, Dr. Samuelian has completed two brachytherapy fellowships — at the MD Anderson Cancer Center and the Seattle Prostate Institute.

Dr. Samuelian is a member of the American Society of Therapeutic Radiation Oncology, American Brachytherapy Society, American College of Radiology, American College of Radiation Oncology, and the American Society of Clinical Oncology. He has been invited to serve on the ASCO Professional Development Committee. He currently serves as Chairman of the Cancer Committee at Banner Boswell Medical Center in Sun City, a program accredited by the Commission on Cancer (CoC).

Dr. Samuelian actively participates in cooperative group clinical trials. His research has been published in peer-reviewed medical journals, and he has presented at national meetings on SABR for COPD patients with early-stage lung cancer, IMRT for the treatment of rectal cancer, and prostate cancer brachytherapy, among others.

About Dr. Banghar:

Dr. Parmjeet Kumar Banghar specializes in hematology, medical oncology, and internal medicine. He joined Arizona Center for Cancer Care in 2008 when his team at Arizona Center for Hematology and Oncology partnered with the practice.

Currently, Dr. Banghar is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology and American Society of Hematology. He has participated in a research study involving cerebrovascular diseases and been published in several journals, including Leukemia Research and the Indian Journal of Medical Sciences. He has also presented on a number of topics, including sonographic evaluation of the spleen in sickle cell syndromes, lennox gastaut syndrome and sweet syndrome in a patient with acute myeloid leukemia.

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About Dr. Goldfarb:

Dr. Justin Goldfarb specializes in medical oncology, internal medicine, and hematology. 

Growing up in suburban Detroit, Dr. Goldfarb followed his true passion to become a hematologist and medical oncologist. A published author on topics including lymphoma and breast cancer, he is double board-certified in medical oncology and internal medicine, and fellowship-trained in hematologic disorders and solid tumors.

Dr. Goldfarb earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Colorado at Boulder and holds a medical degree from Midwestern University in Chicago. He completed an internal medicine residency at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, followed by a medical oncology fellowship at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas. With academic appointments at Pritzker School of Medicine at the University of Chicago and Midwestern University, Dr. Goldfarb thoroughly enjoys teaching and mentoring medical students.

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