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. Chavez was raised in Glendale, AZ. He completed medical school at Midwestern University-Arizona College of Medicine and completed his residency in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and fellowship in Pain Medicine at Eastern Virginia Medical School. He is double board certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Pain Medicine. Dr. Chavez practiced as a Pain Interventionalist in Tucson, AZ for 6 years before returning to Phoenix.
Dr. Chavez utilizes his background in Osteopathy and Physiatry in diagnosing and treating his patients with a holistic approach with a goal of restoring function and quality of life. He enjoys helping patients with back and joint pain related to degenerative changes or injury with a goal of eliminating or prolonging the need for surgery but can also help with patients that have already had surgery and continue to have residual pain. He also enjoys utilizing the latest technologies in neuromodulation as additional tools in helping his patients.
Dr. Luke Garcia, DO graduated from medical school in New York at the New York College for Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his internship at Palmetto General Hospital in Miami, Florida and did his residency training in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Nassau University Medical Center in New York. Dr. Garcia completed a one year interventional pain management fellowship at the Florida Spine Institute in Tampa, Florida. He specialized in the treatment of acute and chronic pain using a comprehensive and multidisciplinary approach to pain management. He will construct a unique treatment plan for each patient that may combine rehabilitation therapy, medication management, and adjunctive therapies. Dr. Garcia also provides the latest, most up to date minimally invasive interventional treatments in order to alleviate and manage pain with the goal of restoring quality of life, increasing function, and regaining wholeness for patients suffering from pain.
Dr. Amit M. Patel, MD is the founding interventional pain physician at Integrity Pain & Wellness in Scottsdale, AZ, Mesa, AZ, and Prescott, AZ. He is dedicated to returning patients to an optimal quality of life and has an unparalleled background. Following residency training at the Johns Hopkins Hospital in Anesthesiology and Critical Care, he completed a fellowship in Interventional Pain Management at the Mayo Clinic.
Dr. Patel has been published in several peer-reviewed journals and scored in the 97th percentile on the Pain Management Board exam..
In addition to his academic training par excellence, Dr. Patel is also a Certified Independent Medical Examiner. Aside from his academic and professional accolades, he has a reputation for being a caring and precise diagnostician, who works in close partnership with his patients.
Dr. Patel continues to pioneer new and advanced techniques in Interventional Pain Management through his role as a clinical investigator for research trials. He was the first physician to bring outpatient ketamine infusion therapy to Arizona, as well as Stellate Ganglion Blockade for PTSD. Dr. Patel's vision for Integrity is to provide world-class interventional pain procedures to our patients while working to keep patient costs as reasonable as possible.
Adra is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with a Master of Science in Nursing degree. She brings six years of experience as a registered nurse, with a strong background in both inpatient and home health settings.
Her career includes time spent in high-acuity environments, including serving as a neurological ICU nurse at Banner University and caring for veterans at Carl T Hayden VA Medical Center where she provided complex care to critically ill patients.
Outside of work, Adra enjoys spending time with her family and her beloved pitbull, Aaliyah. She’s also an enthusiastic fan of concerts and live music, finding joy and connection through shared experiences.
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 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 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 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.
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.
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 Integrated Pain Consultants 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.
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.
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.
