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C. Jon Beecroft, DPM, of Ahwatukee Foot & Ankle Center in Phoenix and Maricopa, Arizona, did a three-year surgical residency and has more than 15 years experience in surgery and medicine. He is qualified to treat orthopedic, dermatological, diabetic, trauma, reconstruction and any medical problems with the foot and ankle.

He started with Ahwatukee Foot and Ankle in 2005 and with Maricopa Foot and Ankle office in 2008. He has office hours in both Ahwatukee and Maricopa.

Before starting with Ahwatukee and Maricopa Foot and Ankle offices, Dr. Beecroft attended Des Moines University, Osteopathic Medical Center College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery and received his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine in 2002. He then completed his Carl T. Hayden VAMC Podiatric Surgical Residency in 2005. Since that time, he enjoys giving back and teaching resident doctors medicine and surgical techniques.

Dr. Beecroft is fluent in both English and Spanish. When not caring for patients in the office or performing foot and ankle surgeries, Dr. Beecroft enjoys reading and writing and especially spending time with his wife Aimee.

Kelvin S. Crezee DPM, FACFAS, of Ahwatukee Foot & Ankle Center in Phoenix and Maricopa, Arizona, is double board-certified in surgery and medicine. He completed his undergraduate studies at Brigham Young University and the University of California at Berkeley. He then moved on to complete medical school in San Francisco with honors followed by a highly prestigious, multi-year surgical residency program near Detroit at Kern Hospital for Specialty Foot and Ankle Surgery. His training included trauma and reconstructive surgery in adult and pediatrics.

In addition, Dr. Crezee has specialty training in diabetes and sports medicine. Continuing with his academic endeavors, Dr. Crezee has served as an Associated Clinical professor at several medical schools and helped found the Carl T. Hayden Veterans Administration Podiatric Surgical Residency Program, the largest Foot and Ankle residency training program in Arizona where he continues to train young surgeons. Dr. Crezee has been serving our veterans for over 25 years.

Dr. Crezee began private practice in 1989 and is currently accepting new patients. When he’s not caring for patients, Dr. Crezee enjoys time with his wife, four children, and five grandchildren. Dr. Crezee’s hobbies include 4-wheeling, fishing, and flying.

Jordan Richardson, DPM of Ahwatukee Foot & Ankle Center in Phoenix and Maricopa, Arizona received his bachelor’s degree at Arizona State University and his doctorate from Western University of Health Sciences, College of Podiatric Medicine in Pomona, California.

 

Dr. Richardson was born and raised in Arizona and loves the desert. He completed a three-year podiatric and surgical residency with reconstructive rearfoot and ankle certification at Intermountain Medical Center in Murray, Utah. During residency training, he spent time training with top-tier surgeons and physicians. Training all aspects of podiatric medicine and surgery including reconstructive diabetic limb salvage, foot and ankle trauma, and sports medicine. He is well trained in both conservative and surgical approaches to podiatric care and believes in putting his patient’s needs first.

 

Prior to a career in medicine, Dr. Richardson acquired many skills from careers as a veterinary technician, police aide, and home automation. However, he found his passion in podiatry and caring for patients. Outside of work, he can be found spending time with his wife and five children. He also enjoys working on cars, cooking, playing guitar, and outdoor recreation. 

Dr. Meka received training in venous valve repairs, deep venous reconstructions, perforators ablations during medical school. During her General Surgery training at Memorial Health University in Georgia, she developed core vascular surgery operating skills. She also presented and published several vascular papers during her residency. She then completed advanced training in endovascular techniques during her vascular surgery fellowship. Dr. Meka completed her Vascular Surgery Fellowship at the University of Arkansas in 2011. After Fellowship, Dr. Meka worked as a consulting vascular surgeon at Harris Methodist hospital in Texas. Following this, she took academic vascular surgery position at VA Medical Center in Phoenix, in affiliation with Banner University Medical Center. She holds a position as Clinical Asst. Professor and is double board-certified by the American Board of Vascular Surgery and American Board of Vascular Medicine.

Jordan Richardson, DPM of Ahwatukee Foot & Ankle Center in Phoenix and Maricopa, Arizona received his bachelor’s degree at Arizona State University and his doctorate from Western University of Health Sciences, College of Podiatric Medicine in Pomona, California.

 

Dr. Richardson was born and raised in Arizona and loves the desert. He completed a three-year podiatric and surgical residency with reconstructive rearfoot and ankle certification at Intermountain Medical Center in Murray, Utah. During residency training, he spent time training with top-tier surgeons and physicians. Training all aspects of podiatric medicine and surgery including reconstructive diabetic limb salvage, foot and ankle trauma, and sports medicine. He is well trained in both conservative and surgical approaches to podiatric care and believes in putting his patient’s needs first.

 

Prior to a career in medicine, Dr. Richardson acquired many skills from careers as a veterinary technician, police aide, and home automation. However, he found his passion in podiatry and caring for patients. Outside of work, he can be found spending time with his wife and five children. He also enjoys working on cars, cooking, playing guitar, and outdoor recreation. 

C. Jon Beecroft, DPM, of Ahwatukee Foot & Ankle Center in Phoenix and Maricopa, Arizona, did a three-year surgical residency and has more than 15 years experience in surgery and medicine. He is qualified to treat orthopedic, dermatological, diabetic, trauma, reconstruction and any medical problems with the foot and ankle.

He started with Ahwatukee Foot and Ankle in 2005 and with Maricopa Foot and Ankle office in 2008. He has office hours in both Ahwatukee and Maricopa.

Before starting with Ahwatukee and Maricopa Foot and Ankle offices, Dr. Beecroft attended Des Moines University, Osteopathic Medical Center College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery and received his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine in 2002. He then completed his Carl T. Hayden VAMC Podiatric Surgical Residency in 2005. Since that time, he enjoys giving back and teaching resident doctors medicine and surgical techniques.

Dr. Beecroft is fluent in both English and Spanish. When not caring for patients in the office or performing foot and ankle surgeries, Dr. Beecroft enjoys reading and writing and especially spending time with his wife Aimee.

Dr. Narain has been in practice in Arizona since 2001. He received his Medical Degree from Rajendra Medical College in Ranchi, India. He is a Fellow of the Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgery, a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburg, U.K., and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Narain serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor at Midwestern University. Dr. Narain has additional training in Minimally Invasive Laparoscopic Colon Surgery and Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgery. 

Since 1981, Rama Muddaraj, MD has been helping patients in the Goodyear, Arizona area overcome both minor and severe health conditions through expert surgical intervention. To offer each patient the best, most advanced surgical care possible, Dr. Muddaraj is an expert in laparoscopic techniques that significantly reduce the risks associated with traditional surgery.

And Dr. Muddaraj doesn’t stop there. Besides his work in laparoscopic surgery, he also avails himself of the latest technology in robotic surgery to offer an extra degree of precision and accuracy for all of his procedures.

Dr. Muddaraj earned his medical degree from Karnataka Medical College in Hubli, India. After coming to the United States, he became a member of the American Society of Breast Surgeons, the American Society of General Surgeons, and the Phoenix Surgical Society. He is also a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.

To help young doctors learn the latest surgical techniques, Dr. Muddaraj is a clinical assistant professor at Midwestern University in Glendale, Arizona.

While Dr. Muddaraj has considerable experience and expertise in all areas of general surgery, he has additional training in hernia repair, and his areas of interest include treatment of breast disease and laparoscopic hernia surgery.

Dr. Farid Zehtab, DO is a General Surgery Specialist in Glendale, AZ, and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Western Univ of Health Sciences/College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific, Western University of Health Sciences medical school in 1997. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Abrazo West Campus, Banner Estrella Medical Center, and Honor Health. Dr. Zehtab has additional training in Robotic Surgery and laparoscopic hernia surgery.

Philosophy of Care

Dr. Jawad is a Tampa native who earned his medical degree from the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine. He went on to complete his general surgery residency at Albany Medical Center, the busiest Level 1 trauma center and tertiary surgical care hospital in New York. Following residency, he spent nearly a year in New Mexico, caring for patients in a critical access hospital and strengthening his dedication to serving rural and underserved populations.

He is now advancing his training through the Mastery in General Surgery Fellowship under Dr. Amini, with a specialized focus on robotic general surgery, complex hepatobiliary and pancreatic procedures, as well as foregut and colorectal surgery. Dr. Jawad is proficient in both laparoscopic and open techniques, and will be providing comprehensive surgical care, including elective, emergency, and trauma surgery.

Passionate about combining innovation with compassionate care, Dr. Jawad is especially enthusiastic about integrating newly acquired robotic skills into his practice. He looks forward to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care as part of the Arizona Premier Surgery Team. 

Dr. Vanitha Vasudevan is a board-certified general surgeon with more than 11 years of experience in general surgery and surgical oncology. She brings extensive international training and a patient-centered approach to the care of individuals with complex surgical conditions, combining advanced techniques with compassionate, personalized care.

Dr. Vasudevan completed her medical education at Maulana Azad Medical College in New Delhi, India, where she earned her Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS). She went on to pursue advanced surgical training in India, completing a Master of Surgery (MS) in General Surgery at Maulana Azad Medical College, followed by a highly competitive M.Ch. residency in Pediatric Surgery at the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) in Chandigarh, one of India’s premier academic medical centers. This rigorous training provided her with a strong foundation in complex surgical decision-making and multidisciplinary care.

She continued her surgical training in the United States, completing her general surgery residency at the University of Miami. Her residency included training at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, Florida (PGY-1 and PGY-2), followed by advanced residency training at the University of Miami Palm Beach Regional Campus in Atlantis, Florida. 

Dr. Vasudevan is board certified by the American Board of Surgery and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS). Her clinical expertise includes minimally invasive laparoscopic and robotic surgery, with a special focus on surgical oncology. She has particular experience in robotic colorectal surgery for conditions such as diverticular disease, colon cancer, and rectal cancer. In addition, she performs a wide range of minimally invasive procedures for gallbladder disease and abdominal wall disorders, including inguinal, ventral, and hiatal hernias. Her practice also includes endocrine surgery, with procedures involving the thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal glands.

Dr. Vasudevan is dedicated to delivering high-quality, evidence-based care while prioritizing patient comfort, safety, and recovery. She emphasizes clear communication, shared decision-making, and individualized treatment plans to help patients achieve the best possible outcomes and a positive surgical experience. 

Fluent in Hindi and Tamil, she is able to communicate effectively with patients from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, further enhancing trust and understanding throughout the care process.

Dr. Angeles is a board-certified general surgeon with advanced training in benign and malignant breast diseases. She is committed to a multidisciplinary approach to treating breast cancer, working closely with the other sub-specialists in oncology to provide the best treatment plan for each patient. She also incorporates oncoplastic techniques to provide optimal cosmetic outcomes after breast conservation surgery.

Dr. Angeles received her medical degree from Western University of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific. She completed her general surgery residency at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in Pennsylvania. Having a special interest in breast cancer, she went on to complete a breast surgical oncology fellowship at Medstar Washington Hospital Center in Washington, D.C

In her spare time, she loves to travel, support her sons at their basketball games, and hike during the cooler months in and around Arizona.

"I was referred to Dr. Angeles for a breast consult. I had been diagnosed with LCIS and she was very informative and thorough. She ended up doing another biopsy/lumpectomy and found a 2.5mm cancerous tumor. After another surgery to check my lymph nodes I was referred for radiation therapy. Dr. Angeles was so wonderful during this whole process. Her bedside manner is top notch. All her staff and nurses were amazing as well. I have had very little down time considering everything that has happened. She got the ball rolling quickly with all of my care and I am so grateful." -Cathie

"She is probably the most empathetic doctor I have ever met. She truly cares about her patients, not just the cancer, but your whole being. She reassuring and comforting when patients like me are at their worst. Highly recommend." -Ginny

 

 

 

 

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