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.
With over two decades of clinical experience and a distinguished career as a Navy Medical Officer, Dr. Bragg brings both expertise and heart to her work in Family Medicine. A proud graduate of Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine in Shreveport, she brings years of experience and training in all aspects of primary care, with a special focus on preventive care and chronic disease management. Dr. Bragg takes a deeply compassionate approach to medicine, treating every patient with the same attentiveness she would offer a member of her own family—listening with respect, treating with skill, and always striving to understand the person behind the symptoms.
Guided by the belief that medicine is a partnership, Dr. Bragg empowers patients to take an active role in their healthcare journey—serving not just as a physician, but as a trusted guide and advocate in helping patients navigate the often-complex healthcare landscape, stay proactive in their health maintenance, and find comfort and clarity during times of illness.
A lifelong learner and dedicated caregiver, she finds joy not only in providing the highest quality healthcare, but in connecting—whether through meeting new people, seeking new ideas, or exploring new corners of the world. Outside of the clinic, Dr. Bragg enjoys travelling, baking, and spending time with her family. Her greatest joy comes from being with her grandchildren, whose laughter and energy inspire her every day and keep her feeling young at heart.
I'm an experienced Board Certified Pediatrics Nurse Practitioner in Acute Care with a Master's in Nursing from University of Alabama at Birmingham. I have over 20 years experience in emergency pediatric care. I'm passionate about caring for children and excited to provide in-home services to families in North Phoenix, North Scottsdale, and surrounding areas. Originally from Minnesota, I've called Arizona home for 28 years. I'm a mother of 8 and a grandmother of 4 grandchildren who I adore! I understand the challenges parents face when trying to get pediatric care. I enjoy baking, hiking, traveling, and spending time with family and friends. I love my pediatrics patients and treat them like my own!
Rahul Bhatia, MD, MPH, FAAP, is a board-certified physician in both pediatrics and pediatric critical care. He has been in practice for over 20 years and is proud to serve children and their families at Caring Pediatrics in Tempe, Arizona.
Dr. Bhatia completed his residency at the University of Tennessee, followed by a fellowship in pediatric critical care from Thomas Jefferson University. He then obtained a master's degree in public health from the University of Arizona.
He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and a member of the Society of Critical Care Medicine and Society for Pediatric Sedation. Dr. Bhatia is also a Certified Professional in Patient Safety (CPPS) and a Diplomate of the American Board of Quality Assurance. He also has authored numerous peer-reviewed articles in scientific journals and presented at national and international scientific societies.
Dr. Bhatia is affiliated with some of the best hospitals in the Valley, including Banner Health and HonorHealth . He continues to work in pediatric emergency departments and pediatric intensive care units in the Valley.
Dr. Bhatia is passionate about delivering family-centered, high-quality care. His public health and preventive medicine training help provide care that fosters disease prevention and health maintenance. He promises to treat every child and their family as a part of the Caring Pediatrics family.
Research/ Publications
Bhatia R. Critical Appraisal of: Kreymann KG, de Heer G, Nierhaus Z, Kluge S. Use of Polyclonal Immunoglobulin’s as Adjunctive Therapy for Sepsis or Septic shock. Crit Care Med. 2007 35:2677-2685. In the PedsCCM Evidence Based Journal Club, November 3, 2008.
Bhatia R, Cox T, Hertzog J. Surfactant Replacement Therapy in Pediatric Acute Lung Injury/ARDS. Current Respiratory Medicine Reviews. Volume 5, Number 3, Aug 2009
Bhatia R, Shaffer T, Theroux M. Surfactant Administration Prior to One Lung Ventilation: Physiological and Inflammatory Correlates in a Piglet Model. Pediatric Pulmonology. Volume 46, Nov 2011; 1069–1078.
Bhatia R, Mosher J, Patel N. Cerebral Venous Thrombosis in Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. Pediatric Emergency Care. Jan 2013;29(1):93-7.
Bhatia R, Penfil S. Calfactant: Is there a potential role in lung injury? Pediatr Crit Care Med. May 2014 ;15(4):385.
Bhatia R, Muraskas J, Mathews HL. Glucocorticoid receptor in Critical illness: Potential Relevance in Diagnosis of Critical Illness related Corticosteroid Insufficiency in Children. J Crit Care. Aug 2014;29(4):691.
Gunnala V, Guo R, Minutti C, Bhatia R. Measurement of salivary cortisol for diagnosis of CIRCI in children. Pediatr Crit Care Med. May 2015;16(4): e101-6
Bhatia R. Role of Biomarkers in Predicting Significant Traumatic Brain Injury: An Exploratory Study. Pediatric Emergency Care. PCARE-D-19-00446R1
Bhatia R, Theroux M, Penfil S, Shaffer T. Prophylactic Calfactant administration prior to One Lung Ventilation to minimize injury. Society of Critical Care Medicine Annual Conference 2009, Nashville, TN
Rodriguez M, Bhatia R, Olivant Fisher A, Theroux M, Shaffer T. Effects of an Exogenous Surfactant (Calfactant) in an Animal Model of One–Lung Ventilation. Neonatal Pulmonology Publish Only. E-Pediatric Academic Society Annual Meeting May. 2009: 619.
Rodriguez M, Bhatia R, Olivant Fisher A, Theroux M, Shaffer T. Changes in Pulmonary Function and Inflammatory Profile Secondary to Surfactant Treatment in a Translational Model of One-Lung Ventilation Strategy. American Thoracic Society International Conference 2010, New Orleans, LA (Am. J Respir. Crit. Care Med. 181; 2010).
Bhatia R, Boriosi J, Patel N. Extensive Dural Venous Hemorrhagic Stroke during Induction therapy in Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. 6th World Congress on Pediatric Critical Care, March 2011, Sydney, Australia.
Bhatia R, Shahid R, Durazo-Arvizu R. Resident anxiety level prior to a Pediatric ICU rotation- Are we listening? Central Graduate Education Authority (CGEA) meeting, St Louis, Missouri March 2012.
Gunnala V, Malone M, Minutti C, Bhatia R. Salivary Cortisol and Serum Free Cortisol Levels in Critically Ill Children: An Observational Study. Society of Critical Care Medicine’s Annual Congress, Puerto Rico, January 2013.
Dumin M, Bhatia R, Minutti C. Thyrotoxic hypokalemic periodic paralysis in a hispanic teenager. 9th Joint Meeting of Pediatric Endocrinology, September 19-22, 2013, Milan, Italy.
Fajardo V, Chang E, Bhatia R. Relationship of the initial adrenal stress response to mortality risk and hospital stay in critically ill children- World Congress on Pediatric Intensive and Critical Care, Istanbul, Turkey, 2014
Yeung C, Bhatia R, Sinha M. Salivary biomarkers in Traumatic Brain Injury. American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference, 2016
Born with a life threatening condition, Dr. Centers experienced the challenges of the current healthcare system from an early age. Due to this extremely rare condition called Moebius Syndrome his family was told that he may never speak, never walk, never smile, or be able to attend school - his family sought out alternatives. Having seven surgeries by the age of seven years old, Dr. Centers desired a more compassionate, effective, and holistic way to treat patients than the current system. This began Dr. Centers lifelong quest to find better, compassionate, and more effective healing modalities for children. It resulted in Dr. Centers choice to become an osteopathic doctor, his focus on integrative and whole person medicine, and his commitment to finding the most effective, leading edge therapies .
He is an internationally known pediatrician, specializing in Integrative Medicine & Pediatrics to help heal children.
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Ashley Hineman, MD, is a board-certified pediatrician at Valley of the Sun Pediatrics in Peoria, Arizona. Dr. Hineman has been practicing pediatric medicine and serving patients in the northwest valley since 2005. Her areas of special interest include newborn care, nutrition, allergies, and asthma. She is also an advocate for adolescent health and obesity prevention.
Dr. Hineman was born in Alabama. She attended Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana, and graduated with honors in 1997. While there, she was elected to the Phi Beta Kappa Society. In 2002, she graduated from the State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine. She completed her residency at Phoenix Children’s Hospital in 2005 and is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Hineman is also a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Dr. Hineman is honored to be awarded the "2020 Most Compassionate Doctor Award" and the "2020 Patients' Choice Award" by her patients. She has been honored with the Patients' Choice award for the past several years.
Her husband, Tim, is an electrical engineer, and they have two daughters, Isabella and Liliana. When she’s not working, Dr. Hineman enjoys golfing, swimming, Italian cooking, and vacationing at the beach. She is also an active member of CCV (Christ's Church of the Valley).
Dr. Bansal completed high school in New Delhi, India. She then completed medical school at SSR Medical college in Mauritius in 2006. After relocating to the United States, she completed her residency, and chief residency, at the John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County in Chicago, Illinois. Soon after, she completed one year of pediatric endocrine fellowship at Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin in Milwaukee. As a mother of two children, Dr. Bansal uniquely understands the importance of having a thorough and compassionate pediatrician at the ready. Most recently, Dr. Bansal was awarded as a Top Pediatrician in Glendale, AZ for 2021 by Women in Medicine.
Dr. Bansal enjoys ballroom dancing with her husband as a hobby. She is a trained Indian classical dancer and currently learning ballroom dance with her husband who is a cardiologist by profession. She likes to venture out and try different multicuisine restaurants as well.
Ashley Hineman, MD, is a board-certified pediatrician at Valley of the Sun Pediatrics in Peoria, Arizona. Dr. Hineman has been practicing pediatric medicine and serving patients in the northwest valley since 2005. Her areas of special interest include newborn care, nutrition, allergies, and asthma. She is also an advocate for adolescent health and obesity prevention.
Dr. Hineman was born in Alabama. She attended Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana, and graduated with honors in 1997. While there, she was elected to the Phi Beta Kappa Society. In 2002, she graduated from the State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine. She completed her residency at Phoenix Children’s Hospital in 2005 and is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Hineman is also a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Dr. Hineman is honored to be awarded the "2020 Most Compassionate Doctor Award" and the "2020 Patients' Choice Award" by her patients. She has been honored with the Patients' Choice award for the past several years.
Her husband, Tim, is an electrical engineer, and they have two daughters, Isabella and Liliana. When she’s not working, Dr. Hineman enjoys golfing, swimming, Italian cooking, and vacationing at the beach. She is also an active member of CCV (Christ's Church of the Valley).
Dr. Prentice graduated from Western University of Health Sciences as a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine and went on to finish her pediatrics residency at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona.
She has been practicing general pediatrics for the last 27 years. She finds joy listening to kids and teens and getting to know them and their families. She loves helping families achieve wellness through nutrition, activity, sleep, and good mental health practices.
Her special interests include helping children and teens with ADHD, anxiety, behavior, and nutritional concerns as well as working with athletes to prevent and heal sports injuries. She loves spending time with her family and loves any activity she can do outdoors from running marathons to biking and hiking.
She loves being a pediatrician and feels blessed to be a part of so many families’ lives.
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