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.
Candice has earned her Master's in Nursing/Certified Nurse Practitioner degree from the University of Phoenix AZ in 2012. She brings over 25 years of experience in the health care industry, bringing knowledge and compassion for her patients. In addition, she holds accreditation in Functional Medicine, which main focus is patient-centered and individualized, while utilizing a natural, non-pharmaceutical approach. Candice thrives on success treating a variety of conditions, ranging from acute colds and flu, allergies, autoimmune, hormone imbalance, Thyroid, GI disruption and muscular-skeletal conditions. Procedures include, Trigger Point/Joint injections, Stem Cell Regenerative Medicine, IV Nutraceuticals, and Medical Food protocols. Candice enjoys empowering her patients to be zealous about their journey towards improving their health.
“Candice was very professional and thorough with her questions and patient with me answering her questions and my frustrations in explaining our situation.”
Candice Gaitanis, CFNP, ARNP
Physiatrist
1001 E Warner Rd Ste 107
Tempe, AZ 85284
4.95(20)
4.77
(572)
Violetta Melkum, FNP-C
Family Nurse Practitioner 13.1 mi
Violetta Melkum FNP-C is a Nurse Practitioner specializing in Interventional Pain Management.
Originally from Colorado, Violet’s undergraduate training began at Metropolitan State University where she double-majored in Biology and Organic Chemistry. She then went on to complete another Bachelors in Nursing, as well as obtaining her Masters degree in Nursing Leadership in Healthcare Administration. She then went on to obtain a Post-Masters degree, earning her Family Nurse Practitioner certification.
She has worked in areas including Emergency Medicine and Radiology, as well as teaching Nursing programs at a local University.
She is trained in identifying and implementing intervention pain management treatments, and is currently providing care to patients at Pain Arizona in Scottsdale, Arizona.
In her spare time, Violet enjoys spending time with her family and dogs, traveling, cooking, and catching up on the latest reality TV.
Candice has earned her Master's in Nursing/Certified Nurse Practitioner degree from the University of Phoenix AZ in 2012. She brings over 25 years of experience in the health care industry, bringing knowledge and compassion for her patients. In addition, she holds accreditation in Functional Medicine, which main focus is patient-centered and individualized, while utilizing a natural, non-pharmaceutical approach. Candice thrives on success treating a variety of conditions, ranging from acute colds and flu, allergies, autoimmune, hormone imbalance, Thyroid, GI disruption and muscular-skeletal conditions. Procedures include, Trigger Point/Joint injections, Stem Cell Regenerative Medicine, IV Nutraceuticals, and Medical Food protocols. Candice enjoys empowering her patients to be zealous about their journey towards improving their health.
“Candice was very professional and thorough with her questions and patient with me answering her questions and my frustrations in explaining our situation.”
Candice Gaitanis, CFNP, ARNP
Physiatrist
8700 East Vía De Ventura Suite 130,
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
4.95(20)
4.85
(21)
Stamp Medical
Interventional Pain Medicine Physician 15.3 mi
Candice has earned her Master's in Nursing/Certified Nurse Practitioner degree from the University of Phoenix AZ in 2012. She brings over 25 years of experience in the health care industry, bringing knowledge and compassion for her patients. In addition, she holds accreditation in Functional Medicine, which main focus is patient-centered and individualized, while utilizing a natural, non-pharmaceutical approach. Candice thrives on success treating a variety of conditions, ranging from acute colds and flu, allergies, autoimmune, hormone imbalance, Thyroid, GI disruption and muscular-skeletal conditions. Procedures include, Trigger Point/Joint injections, Stem Cell Regenerative Medicine, IV Nutraceuticals, and Medical Food protocols. Candice enjoys empowering her patients to be zealous about their journey towards improving their health.
“Candice was very professional and thorough with her questions and patient with me answering her questions and my frustrations in explaining our situation.”
Candice Gaitanis, CFNP, ARNP
Physiatrist
9700 N 91st St
Ste B108
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
4.95(20)
4.95
(20)
Candice Gaitanis, CFNP, ARNP
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) 15.9 mi
4.95(20)
4050 E Cotton Center Blvd Ste 18
Phoenix, AZ 85040
Candice has earned her Master's in Nursing/Certified Nurse Practitioner degree from the University of Phoenix AZ in 2012. She brings over 25 years of experience in the health care industry, bringing knowledge and compassion for her patients. In addition, she holds accreditation in Functional Medicine, which main focus is patient-centered and individualized, while utilizing a natural, non-pharmaceutical approach. Candice thrives on success treating a variety of conditions, ranging from acute colds and flu, allergies, autoimmune, hormone imbalance, Thyroid, GI disruption and muscular-skeletal conditions. Procedures include, Trigger Point/Joint injections, Stem Cell Regenerative Medicine, IV Nutraceuticals, and Medical Food protocols. Candice enjoys empowering her patients to be zealous about their journey towards improving their health.
“Candice was very professional and thorough with her questions and patient with me answering her questions and my frustrations in explaining our situation.”
Candice Gaitanis, CFNP, ARNP
Physiatrist
4050 E Cotton Center Blvd Ste 18
Phoenix, AZ 85040
4.95(20)
4.95
(20)
Candice Gaitanis, CFNP, ARNP
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) 16.2 mi
Candice has earned her Master's in Nursing/Certified Nurse Practitioner degree from the University of Phoenix AZ in 2012. She brings over 25 years of experience in the health care industry, bringing knowledge and compassion for her patients. In addition, she holds accreditation in Functional Medicine, which main focus is patient-centered and individualized, while utilizing a natural, non-pharmaceutical approach. Candice thrives on success treating a variety of conditions, ranging from acute colds and flu, allergies, autoimmune, hormone imbalance, Thyroid, GI disruption and muscular-skeletal conditions. Procedures include, Trigger Point/Joint injections, Stem Cell Regenerative Medicine, IV Nutraceuticals, and Medical Food protocols. Candice enjoys empowering her patients to be zealous about their journey towards improving their health.
“Candice was very professional and thorough with her questions and patient with me answering her questions and my frustrations in explaining our situation.”
Candice Gaitanis, CFNP, ARNP
Physiatrist
4130 E Van Buren
Ste 100
Phoenix, AZ 85008
4.95(20)
Manraj Khosla, MD
Neurocritical Care Psychiatrist 18.9 mi
Dr Khosla is fellowship trained in interventional pain management, functional & regenerative medicine. He is also board certified in multiple specialities such as neurocritical care, headache medicine, orthopedic regenerative medicine and is also a certified brain injury specialist.
He provides an array of pain treatments such as platelet-rich plasma (PRP), stem cell regenerative therapies along with prolotherapy, epidurals, radio-frequency ablations, peripheral nerve blocks, joint injections, spinal cord stimulators, vertiflex interspinous spacer implants, percutaneous laser disc discectomy (LASE), and more.
Marinda Le is a board-certified and licensed PA. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology from San Diego State University, where she served as an official student representative and studied abroad in the UK at the University of Leicester.
Before becoming a healthcare provider, Marinda gained valuable experience in primary care, urgent care, pediatrics, and cardiology. She completed her Master’s in Physician Assistant Studies at Southern California University of Health Sciences and is an active member of the California Academy of Physician Assistants (CAPA). She is dedicated to enhancing her patients' quality of life.
Outside of medicine, Marinda enjoys live music, singing, beach picnics, longboarding, traveling, trying new sports, and spending time with her loved ones.
Graduated from Western University of Health Sciences. Specializes in Pain Management, Urgent Care and Family Medicine. Shahzad is bilingual in Spanish and has extensive experience working in underserved communities. Shahzad is passionate about educating patients about their conditions and helping them achieve their health goals. Before becoming a PA, he worked as an Emergency Medical Technician in Los Angeles, CA and as a Phlebotomist at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Outside of work, he loves spending time with his family, traveling and being in nature.
Ryanna earned a BA in biological sciences from Rutgers University and an associate degree in nursing from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. She worked as a floor nurse at Albany Medical Center while earning a degree as a Family Nurse Practitioner at Russell Sage College. Upon licensure, she transitioned to the role of Nurse practitioner and has experience in gastroenterology, infectious diseases, and now pain management. In her spare time, she loves jogging to the beach, lifting weights, and learning how to surf.
Rina is a dedicated nursing professional with a Bachelor of Nursing degree from the American University of Beirut, where she was honored to join the Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society. Her early career included volunteering at the Children’s Cancer Center, an experience that deepened her commitment to nursing and the nuances of nursing in diverse environments.
Upon returning to Salt Lake City, Utah, she began her nursing journey as a telemetry nurse, quickly advancing to a position in the Shock Trauma ICU. Driven by her passion for critical care, she furthered her education at the University of California, Los Angeles, earning a Master’s in Nursing with a focus in acute care. Since then, she has honed her skills as an infectious disease and pain management nurse practitioner.
Fluent in English, Armenian, and conversational Arabic, she thrives in multicultural settings and values the continuous learning opportunities her profession offers. What she enjoys most about her role is the meaningful patient interactions that allow her to make a difference in the lives of those she serves.
Julia is a board-certified Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner with a strong background in both surgical and clinical settings. Originally from San Francisco, she began her career as a registered nurse in the operating room, where she gained valuable experience in high-acuity care.
She later worked in Washington, D.C. as a nurse practitioner in plastic surgery, developing a sharp eye for detail and a deep commitment to patient-centered care. Now back in California, Julia is dedicated to helping patients manage pain, regain comfort, and improve their quality of life with compassion and expertise.
Dr. Serafini earned a Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Life University in Marietta, Georgia. He attended the University of Pittsburgh for is Bachelors degree. He holds an Arizona state license to practice chiropractic, with a certification for physiotherapy, termed physical medicine modalities and therapeutic procedures.
When he’s not caring for patients, Dr. Serafini devotes his time to educating the community about the benefits of chiropractic. He is a keynote speaker for the Foundation for Wellness Professionals. He also has served as the official chiropractor of the Gateway Pro Golf Tour.
Dr. Serafini’s skill as a chiropractor has been widely recognized with numerous area awards. Most recently, he was named both a 2019 Top Doctor and a 2019 Top Chiropractor. Valley Spinal Care Kierland has been honored as the Best of Scottsdale for five years running.
Dr. Serafini maintains memberships in many professional organizations, including the Arizona Chiropractic Society, Gonstead Clinical Studies Society, American Chiropractic Association, Employee Awareness Association, and The Gonstead Seminar of Chiropractic. He is a member of the Foundation for Wellness Professionals as a corporate health and wellness coach.
One Accord Physical Therapy in Phoenix, Casa Grande and Gilbert has been serving Arizona since 2004 and our unique approach to care is centered around partnering with patients in the recovery process. We care, we listen, we empower, we support, and we serve.
One Accord Physical Therapy is one of Arizona’s only teaching and learning physical therapy clinics and many of our experts teach internationally due to our unique approach to rehab and recovery. At One Accord, all of our physical therapists are dual-credentialed with advanced post-graduate training, certifications, residencies, or fellowships so patients can rest knowing they are getting the most up-to-date and effective care possible.
Our all natural, holistic care approach considers every aspect of each patient's health, relieves acute and chronic pain, and restores wellness and function without drugs or surgery. We take the time to listen to concerns, to answer questions, and to discuss treatment options, empowering our patients to take an active role in treatment decisions and recovery.
We like to say you can choose drugs, surgery, or One Accord Physical Therapy, where we specialize on getting you out of pain, off medication, and back to life so you can stay out of the surgeon’s office.
Get Active, Stay Active, and Live Pain-Free.
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Alexander Dydyk, DO, is a pain management specialist. He serves patients at HealthyU Clinics at our Mesa, Avondale, Glendale, Gilbert, Surprise and Phoenix, Arizona, clinics. Dr. Dydyk joined HealthyU Clinics in 2022 as their director of pain medicine, weight loss, and wellness.
Dr. Dydyk completed his bachelor's degree in biology from Arizona State University in Tempe. He then completed his master's degree in biomedical sciences and Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Midwestern University in Glendale, Arizona.
After graduating from medical school, he completed residency training at the Abrazo Family Medicine Residency Program in Phoenix, Arizona, where he served as chief resident.
After residency, Dr. Dydyk finished two one-year ACGME-accredited fellowships. He completed the Long Beach Memorial Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship Program in Long Beach, California, followed by the Allegheny Health Network Pain Medicine Fellowship in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In 2023, he obtained his obesity medicine certification from the American Board of Obesity Medicine.
Dr. Dydyk’s free time is primarily spent with his wife, three young children, extended family, and friends. Nothing is better for him than making breakfast with kids on the weekends or going out with his wife. He loves cooking, going to the gym and lifting weights, watching movies, and playing professional basketball.
As a lifelong Phoenix Suns fan, he hopes one day the Suns will hang a championship banner in their rafters.
Candice has earned her Master's in Nursing/Certified Nurse Practitioner degree from the University of Phoenix AZ in 2012. She brings over 25 years of experience in the health care industry, bringing knowledge and compassion for her patients. In addition, she holds accreditation in Functional Medicine, which main focus is patient-centered and individualized, while utilizing a natural, non-pharmaceutical approach. Candice thrives on success treating a variety of conditions, ranging from acute colds and flu, allergies, autoimmune, hormone imbalance, Thyroid, GI disruption and muscular-skeletal conditions. Procedures include, Trigger Point/Joint injections, Stem Cell Regenerative Medicine, IV Nutraceuticals, and Medical Food protocols. Candice enjoys empowering her patients to be zealous about their journey towards improving their health.
“Candice was very professional and thorough with her questions and patient with me answering her questions and my frustrations in explaining our situation.”
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