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Dr. Starr (Friedman) Eads is a board-certified General Surgeon who joined Arizona Premier Surgery in the summer of 2019. Originally from West Bloomfield, Michigan, she attended the University of Michigan where she majored in English and graduated with a BA and high honors for her undergraduate thesis. She then obtained her MD from Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. While Dr. Eads was in medical school, many of her close family members relocated to Arizona, but she remained in the South for another 5 years after graduation for residency training. She completed her residency in General Surgery at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, SC. During this time, she met her now-husband, Danny Eads, who was training in Cardiothoracic Surgery. They were both fortunate to find positions with busy practices and great partners close to Dr. Eads’ family, and they are grateful for the opportunity to serve the Scottsdale and East Valley areas.

Dr. Eads’ practice focuses on minimally invasive surgery, with growing expertise in both the robotic Da Vinci and laparoscopic platforms. She is also skilled in traditional open surgical techniques. Her clinical interests include surgery for the gallbladder, upper and lower gastrointestinal disorders, groin hernias, abdominal wall hernias, and skin/soft tissue lesion removal. Providing excellent patient care is her top priority. She is dedicated to continuing to expand her knowledge base and learn new techniques to optimize her patients’ experience. Dr. Eads believes in a team approach to patient care, and that patients and their families are an important part of this team. She tries to always take the time to listen to the concerns of her patients and strives for her patients to consistently feel like they understand and are in control of the plan.

Dr. Eads’ interests include hiking, live music, co-hosting crawfish boils, eating food cooked by other people, and all things New Orleans. She likes to spend her spare time with friends and family whenever possible. She and the other Dr. Eads are proud parents of their French bulldog, Barkley, and they enjoy bringing him on their adventures.

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Dr. Gunia is one of the few sub-specialty fellowship-trained Breast Surgical Oncologists in Scottsdale and is committed to the evaluation and treatment of breast disease. She is dedicated to bringing the highest level of breast care to the valley by incorporating her expertise in the newest technologies and advancements available for both the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer. Her training included the oncoplastic surgical technique, which combines the principles of cancer removal with optimal cosmetic results.

After earning an undergraduate degree at Arizona State University, she obtained her medical degree from Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences. Dr. Gunia completed general surgery training through Ohio University and further specialized in Breast Surgical Oncology at Akron General Medical Center in Ohio. She is also on the board for Check for a Lump, a local non-profit that provides free breast health education, mammograms, testing, and direct assistance to breast cancer patients.

Dr. Gunia enjoys playing cards, country line dancing, relaxing by the pool with a good book, traveling, attending concerts, and spending time with her husband, Steve, their two tabby cats, and their two miniature dachshunds.

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Patient Reviews: 

"Extremely nice stuff. They make you feel welcome. Dr. Gunia is a highly qualified professional that gave me reassurance everything is going to be okay. She is very kind and the best, she took the time to explain my options. Very pleased with my first time appointment." -Marie

"Dr. Gunia is hands down the best surgeon I’ve ever had. She was extremely personable and caring, and explained everything to me in “regular person”-speech, not doctor lingo. She ended up doing a partial mastectomy in my R breast, removing a large lump which was thankfully not malignant. I will definitely use her again if I have any further issues with my breasts. I HIGHLY recommend her as a surgeon and a breast doctor!" -Juleah

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Dr. Pepple joined Arizona Premier Surgery in 2017. He is Board Certified in general surgery by the American Board of Surgery. Transitioning from a large academic center, he brings with him years of experience in the management of some of the most complex surgical patients. 

Patient care is deeply personal to him, and as such, he possesses an unyielding dedication to those who entrust him with their care. He will work with each patient to provide a wide range of surgical treatment options, and when appropriate, non-surgical options. He firmly believes that a multi-disciplinary approach to patient care provides optimal results. His clinical interests include benign and malignant hepatobiliary surgery, minimally invasive/robotic surgery, and skin malignancies (melanoma). In addition, he performs a broad range of general surgery, including excising/resecting skin lesions (cysts, squamous cell, melanoma), and dialysis surgery.

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Patient Reviews:

"Dr. Pepple is held in really high regard in the medical community and I can see why. As a nurse practitioner, I asked a bunch of people who they recommend for general surgery and Dr pepple was always the top pick within the Honor Health network. A friend even spoke to an oncologist at the Mayo Clinic who said my husband was in Great hands with Dr. Pepple. He removed cancer from my husband and although he deals with much more devastating cancers than what my husband had, he was genuine, kind and patient. He spent time explaining everything to us. I would go to him if I ever needed a general surgeon. Thank you for everything you have done for us. You do great work and it was easy to trust you. There is always hope and people are good, especially you. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you." -Jamie

"Dr Pepples operated on my husband in march 2023 for a huge groin hernia and he had some other serious complications. Another surgeon wouldn’t even operate because of the complications & his age. Dr Peeples agreed to do and he did an excellent job. He & the staff are super professional and caring. He’s an excellent surgeon." -Linda

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Arti Karmur, DPM is a highly skilled foot and ankle surgeon dedicated to serving patients at HealthyU Clinics at our Chandler, Mesa, and Phoenix, Arizona, clinics.

Dr. Karmur was born and raised in Southern California. She earned her undergraduate degree at the University of California, Irvine, before pursuing her podiatric medical education at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science in North Chicago, Illinois.

Her expertise extends from completing a reconstructive foot and ankle surgery residency at DVA Greater Los Angles Healthcare System/UCLA-Olive View Medical Center in Los Angeles, CA. During residency, she honed her skills in reconstruction of the foot and ankle, complex diabetic limb salvage, sports medicine, and trauma. Dr. Karmur remains at the forefront of her field, staying updated on both surgical and non-surgical treatment options.

Dr. Karmur is an associate member of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons and is also a member of the American Podiatric Medical Association.

Dr. Karmur values the importance of building strong patient relationships. She actively involves patients in their treatment plans, recognizing the positive impact that working as a team has on patient outcomes. Driven by a passion for patient education, she imparts knowledge about current injuries, surgical and non-surgical treatment options, and preventative measures for future injuries.

In her spare time, she finds joy in activities like pilates and yoga. She also indulges her love for international travel, exploring diverse cultures to enhance her perspective and enrich her understanding of patient care.

Richard J. Harding, MD, FACS, is a board certified General Surgeon specializing in minimally invasive and endocrine surgery. For more than 30 years, he has focused on advanced, small‑incision techniques that reduce pain, shorten recovery, and preserve normal function. Dr. Harding treats thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal conditions, as well as disorders of the esophagus, stomach, intestines, liver, pancreas, gallbladder, and bile ducts, and provides expert hernia care. What makes his practice unique is the combination of experience, innovation, and personalized attention. Dr. Harding offers comprehensive diagnostic evaluation and a full range of surgical and nonsurgical options at Arizona Endocrine Surgery and Thyroid Nodule Treatment Center . His outcomes and expertise attract patients from across Arizona, neighboring states, and internationally. Patients choose Dr. Harding for his precision, clear communication, and commitment to safe, modern, patient centered care.

Dr. Usman Urooj is a Board Certified Foot and Ankle Surgeon in Goodyear, Arizona.

Dr. Urooj’s passion for medicine began during his high school years. His love for science took him to the University of North Texas, where in 2014, he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and graduated with honors. Then in 2018, he earned his Doctor of Podiatric medicine and surgery degree at Arizona College of Podiatric medicine-Midwestern University in Glendale, Arizona. 

Upon graduation, Dr. Urooj matched at Carl T. Hayden Veterans Medical Center for his residency training in Foot and Ankle medicine and surgery. At this institution his residency training consisted of inpatient, outpatient, clinical, and surgical experiences. He completed many different rigorous medical and surgical rotations for an overall comprehensive experience. Some notable rotations during his time in the program included internal medicine, infectious diseases, emergency medicine, general surgery, vascular surgery, plastic surgery, and orthopedic surgery. In addition to the above rotations, he was exposed to significant volume of foot and ankle medical and surgical pathologies. He also participated in an extensive volume of foot and ankle surgical care during the entire duration of his residency. 

In the last year of his residency program, Dr. Urooj was selected for the chief resident position and was presented a chief resident award upon graduation. He graduated from his residency program in June 2021. He graduated with the highest surgical case volume in his graduating class, which also exceeded the program requirements.  During his residency experience, he had multiple published articles on different medical and surgical treatments of foot and ankle.

Accreditations:

• Board Certified, American Board of Podiatric Medicine
• ABFAS Board Qualified, American Board of Foot & Ankle Surgery

Professional Memberships: 

• Member, American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
• Member, American Podiatric Medical Association
• Member, Arizona Podiatric Medical Assocation

Jennifer Boll, MD is a board-certified Plastic Surgeon at Skin Cancer Specialists, located in Mesa, Arizona.

After completing general surgery training in her hometown of Birmingham, Alabama, Dr. Jennifer Boll completed extensive training in plastic surgery at the world renowned Mayo Clinic in Minnesota. Here she learned skills and techniques from several of the pioneers of plastic surgery. She continues to supplement this foundation and she believes that learning is a lifelong process.

She strives to bring you the most up to date technology and procedures. She approaches all patients and their concerns with compassion, understanding, and a feminine touch.

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Education:

• Wellesley College 1996, Magna cum laude.
• University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine 2000.
• University of Alabama at Birmingham Residency in General Surgery 2000-2005
• Plastic Surgery Residency at Mayo Clinic 2005-2007