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In 2013, Dr. Jaffee moved to Arizona and joined the Phoenix urology clinic, Affiliated Urologists, bringing more than a decade of surgical experience with him. He is double board certified in urology, and female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery, now referred to as Urogynecology.
Dr. Jaffee received his bachelor’s degree at McGill University in Montreal, Canada in 1993. After graduating from McGill magna cum laude, Dr. Jaffee received his medical degree from Albany Medical College in New York. During his time at Albany Medical College, Dr. Jaffee was involved in medical research for diseases affecting the prostate at the Leahy Clinic in Massachusetts. It was that experience, combined with the influence of his father who was also a urologist, that convinced him to become a urologist as well.
“I saw how passionate my father was about caring for people and how meticulous he was as a surgeon; he combined his love of science, medicine, and people," said Dr. Jaffee. "He found his work to be profoundly satisfying, and I am fortunate enough to have followed in his footsteps.”
Dr. Jaffee completed his surgical internship and urology residency at SUNY Stony Brook. Following the completion of his training, Dr. Jaffee practiced urology in a diverse academic setting for 10 years in Providence, Rhode Island. He also gave lectures and mentored the medical students at Brown University School of Medicine. Dr. Jaffee's role as a faculty member at Brown University Medical Center required training the residents in urology as well as the fellows in urogynecology.
Dr. Jaffee is proud to have been selected as a Center of Excellence and Faculty Proctor/Preceptor for both Interstim and Urolift. At our Phoenix urology clinic, he is proficient in the treatment of diseases affecting the prostate, bladder, kidney, and genitourinary system. He has additional expertise in issues relating to female pelvic organs and incontinence. In his spare time, Dr. Jaffee enjoys playing tennis, hiking, or unwinding with a good book.
He considers himself extremely lucky to be married to a physician who can help him solve all of life's mysteries, whether they be work or home-related. Together they have four wonderful children and a dog who loves chasing balls without end!
Dr. Faisal is from Gainesville, Florida. She attended Yale University for college and Johns Hopkins University for medical school. She completed her Urology residency at Johns Hopkins in Baltimore, MD and further subspecialty training in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery in Minneapolis, MN. She moved to Phoenix, AZ in 2022.
Dr. Faisal graduated Summa Cum Laude from Yale University with a degree in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology. She attended Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and completed her Urology residency at the prestigious Brady Urologic Institute of Johns Hopkins. At Hopkins, she received comprehensive training in the management of benign and malignant urologic conditions for adult and pediatric patients. During residency, she was also involved in innovative urologic research, published her work in many medical journals, and presented at national and international urology meetings. For her contributions to research in urology, she received the Physician Scientist Award from Johns Hopkins in 2019.
Dr. Faisal completed a fellowship in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery in Minneapolis, MN. She specializes in female and male voiding dysfunction, including overactive bladder and urinary incontinence, as well as in female pelvic floor disorders such as pelvic organ prolapse and pelvic/bladder pain syndrome. She performs complex reconstructive pelvic surgeries using both open and endoscopic/laparoscopic techniques.
Similar to her partners at Affiliated Urologists, Dr. Faisal is dedicated to her patients and their quality of life and strives to be the empathetic physician every patient deserves.
Dr. Ponas is board certified by the American Board of Urology. Dr. Ponas received Phoenix Magazines Top Doctor award in 2009. He served as Chief of Urology at St. Joseph’s Hospital from 2008-2019 and was Chief of Surgery at Phoenix St Luke’s Hospital from 2004-2007.
Dr. Stephen H. Ponas was born and raised in Kalamazoo, Michigan. He graduated from the University of Michigan Honors Program in 1984 with a degree in Chemistry. He received his MD from the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio in 1988. He did two years of general surgery training at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis from 1988-1990. He completed his Urologic Surgery training at Washington University in 1994. His practice includes general adult Urology with particular interests in Urologic oncology including laparoscopic and robotic surgery, endourology, stone diseases, and female urology. He enjoys working out of our Central Phoenix and Desert Ridge offices.
Dr. Joseph Welser is a board-certified urologist who provides comprehensive, patientcentered care for a wide range of urologic conditions. He brings a unique background to patient care. He earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in electrical and computer engineering from Carnegie Mellon University and worked for twelve years in the hightech industry before pursuing a career in medicine. He received his medical degree from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School and completed his surgical internship and urology residency at the University of Tennessee in Memphis.
Before entering private practice in Arizona, Dr. Welser practiced in Florida and later moved to the East Valley to be closer to family. He spent seven years working at the Phoenix VA Medical Center, where he cared for veterans with uniquely complex urologic conditions. During that time, he helped modernize and expand urologic services, introduced new surgical procedures, contributed to the development of the robotic surgery program, and performed some of the facility’s first robotic surgeries.
Dr. Welser treats a wide range of conditions including stone disease, benign prostatic enlargement (BPH), erectile dysfunction, and genitourinary cancers. He is experienced in reconstructive and prosthetic urologic surgery, which he finds especially rewarding because it allows him to help patients regain quality of life after trauma, cancer, or other diseases. He is also an adjunct clinical instructor at Mayo Clinic and the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix.
In addition to his clinical training, Dr. Welser recently earned a master’s degree in artificial intelligence from Johns Hopkins University. He uses this background to thoughtfully evaluate new medical technologies and data-driven tools, with the goal of improving care while preserving what matters most: time, clarity, and meaningful communication with patients.
Dr. Welser is compassionate, caring, and down-to-earth. He believes in explaining medical conditions and treatment options in clear, plain language and taking the time to answer all questions. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his wife and three children, visiting national parks, hiking, reading, and exploring new technology
In 2013, Dr. Jaffee moved to Arizona and joined the Phoenix urology clinic, Affiliated Urologists, bringing more than a decade of surgical experience with him. He is double board certified in urology, and female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery, now referred to as Urogynecology.
Dr. Jaffee received his bachelor’s degree at McGill University in Montreal, Canada in 1993. After graduating from McGill magna cum laude, Dr. Jaffee received his medical degree from Albany Medical College in New York. During his time at Albany Medical College, Dr. Jaffee was involved in medical research for diseases affecting the prostate at the Leahy Clinic in Massachusetts. It was that experience, combined with the influence of his father who was also a urologist, that convinced him to become a urologist as well.
“I saw how passionate my father was about caring for people and how meticulous he was as a surgeon; he combined his love of science, medicine, and people," said Dr. Jaffee. "He found his work to be profoundly satisfying, and I am fortunate enough to have followed in his footsteps.”
Dr. Jaffee completed his surgical internship and urology residency at SUNY Stony Brook. Following the completion of his training, Dr. Jaffee practiced urology in a diverse academic setting for 10 years in Providence, Rhode Island. He also gave lectures and mentored the medical students at Brown University School of Medicine. Dr. Jaffee's role as a faculty member at Brown University Medical Center required training the residents in urology as well as the fellows in urogynecology.
Dr. Jaffee is proud to have been selected as a Center of Excellence and Faculty Proctor/Preceptor for both Interstim and Urolift. At our Phoenix urology clinic, he is proficient in the treatment of diseases affecting the prostate, bladder, kidney, and genitourinary system. He has additional expertise in issues relating to female pelvic organs and incontinence. In his spare time, Dr. Jaffee enjoys playing tennis, hiking, or unwinding with a good book.
He considers himself extremely lucky to be married to a physician who can help him solve all of life's mysteries, whether they be work or home-related. Together they have four wonderful children and a dog who loves chasing balls without end!
Nicole Jorgenson, PA-C relocated to Arizona from Utah in 1992. She received a bachelor’s Degree in Life Science from ASU with an honorary degree from Barrett Honor’s College. Nicole completed her training having received a Masters of Medical Science as a Physician Assistant at Midwestern University in Glendale, Arizona in 2007.
As a Physician Assistant, Nicole has worked in various fields including retail medicine, family practice, and urgent care. Her favorite field so far has been urology, where she has her most experience. Nicole’s outside interests include spending time with her husband and children. When not working or spending time with family, Nicole can be found playing poker or having a craft beer at a local brewery.
Dr. Faisal is from Gainesville, Florida. She attended Yale University for college and Johns Hopkins University for medical school. She completed her Urology residency at Johns Hopkins in Baltimore, MD and further subspecialty training in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery in Minneapolis, MN. She moved to Phoenix, AZ in 2022.
Dr. Faisal graduated Summa Cum Laude from Yale University with a degree in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology. She attended Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and completed her Urology residency at the prestigious Brady Urologic Institute of Johns Hopkins. At Hopkins, she received comprehensive training in the management of benign and malignant urologic conditions for adult and pediatric patients. During residency, she was also involved in innovative urologic research, published her work in many medical journals, and presented at national and international urology meetings. For her contributions to research in urology, she received the Physician Scientist Award from Johns Hopkins in 2019.
Dr. Faisal completed a fellowship in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery in Minneapolis, MN. She specializes in female and male voiding dysfunction, including overactive bladder and urinary incontinence, as well as in female pelvic floor disorders such as pelvic organ prolapse and pelvic/bladder pain syndrome. She performs complex reconstructive pelvic surgeries using both open and endoscopic/laparoscopic techniques.
Similar to her partners at Affiliated Urologists, Dr. Faisal is dedicated to her patients and their quality of life and strives to be the empathetic physician every patient deserves.
Dr. Ali Borhan, MD, FACS is widely recognized as Arizona’s premier urologist and one of the most accomplished urologic surgeons in the world. Trained along an elite academic pathway that includes Cornell University, Dr. Borhan has built a two-decade career defined by relentless excellence and unmatched clinical performance.
He has been honored with Top Doctor recognition for more than a decade, repeatedly named Top Urologist in Arizona, and is widely regarded as one of the top urologic surgeons in the United States. His productivity and outcomes consistently rank in the top 0.1% of all urologists nationwide, attracting referrals from across Arizona and the Southwest for complex and high-stakes cases.
Renowned for his precision, mastery, and uncompromising standards, Dr. Borhan has become the surgeon, other physicians choose for their own families, a distinction earned through thousands of successful procedures and exceptional long-term outcomes. His surgical volume and expertise place him in an elite class matched by only a handful of surgeons worldwide.
A visionary leader shaping the future of healthcare, Dr. Borhan is the Founder and CEO of SurgeXplain, one of medicine’s most advanced AI-enabled patient-education platforms. What began as a solution to modernize the surgical journey has evolved into a national innovation engine—transforming patient understanding, improving practice efficiency, and reducing physician burnout across multiple health systems. Under his leadership, SurgeXplain has set a new gold standard for patient engagement and the future of AI-driven care delivery.
Dr. Borhan holds influential leadership roles across major health systems, ACO boards, hospital committees, and national professional organizations. He is a key voice guiding the evolution of telemedicine, AI integration, workflow optimization, and modern surgical care—extending his impact far beyond the operating room.
Outside of medicine, Dr. Borhan is committed to personal growth and balance. He is an avid swimmer, endurance-training enthusiast, and passionate gardener who enjoys cultivating roses. Above all, he cherishes time with his family, the foundation of his drive, purpose, and lifelong pursuit of excellence.
Dr. Ponas is board certified by the American Board of Urology. Dr. Ponas received Phoenix Magazines Top Doctor award in 2009. He served as Chief of Urology at St. Joseph’s Hospital from 2008-2019 and was Chief of Surgery at Phoenix St Luke’s Hospital from 2004-2007.
Dr. Stephen H. Ponas was born and raised in Kalamazoo, Michigan. He graduated from the University of Michigan Honors Program in 1984 with a degree in Chemistry. He received his MD from the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio in 1988. He did two years of general surgery training at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis from 1988-1990. He completed his Urologic Surgery training at Washington University in 1994. His practice includes general adult Urology with particular interests in Urologic oncology including laparoscopic and robotic surgery, endourology, stone diseases, and female urology. He enjoys working out of our Central Phoenix and Desert Ridge offices.
Dr. Shahon is a board-certified urologist in Mesa, Arizona, where he is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Banner Baywood Medical Center, Mercy Gilbert Medical Center, and Tempe St. Luke's Medical Center.
A graduate of Tufts University School of Medicine where he earned his medical degree, Dr. Shahon completed his residency at the University of Washington in Seattle and the North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System (Northwell Health) in New York.
Dr. Shahon has been in practice for more than 20 years. He specializes in diagnosing and treating conditions affecting the male reproductive system and the urinary tracts of both men and women.
Dr. Ponas is board certified by the American Board of Urology. Dr. Ponas received Phoenix Magazines Top Doctor award in 2009. He served as Chief of Urology at St. Joseph’s Hospital from 2008-2019 and was Chief of Surgery at Phoenix St Luke’s Hospital from 2004-2007.
Dr. Stephen H. Ponas was born and raised in Kalamazoo, Michigan. He graduated from the University of Michigan Honors Program in 1984 with a degree in Chemistry. He received his MD from the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio in 1988. He did two years of general surgery training at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis from 1988-1990. He completed his Urologic Surgery training at Washington University in 1994. His practice includes general adult Urology with particular interests in Urologic oncology including laparoscopic and robotic surgery, endourology, stone diseases, and female urology. He enjoys working out of our Central Phoenix and Desert Ridge offices.
Athena Arbuckle received her Bachelor of Science in Psychology at Arizona State University. She then went on to complete her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies at A.T. Still University. She completed her clinical rotations throughout the Phoenix area. Prior to obtaining her master’s degree, she worked as a radiologic technician and served in the United States Air Force. Athena lives in the Valley with her husband and their two daughters.
In 2013, Dr. Jaffee moved to Arizona and joined the Phoenix urology clinic, Affiliated Urologists, bringing more than a decade of surgical experience with him. He is double board certified in urology, and female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery, now referred to as Urogynecology.
Dr. Jaffee received his bachelor’s degree at McGill University in Montreal, Canada in 1993. After graduating from McGill magna cum laude, Dr. Jaffee received his medical degree from Albany Medical College in New York. During his time at Albany Medical College, Dr. Jaffee was involved in medical research for diseases affecting the prostate at the Leahy Clinic in Massachusetts. It was that experience, combined with the influence of his father who was also a urologist, that convinced him to become a urologist as well.
“I saw how passionate my father was about caring for people and how meticulous he was as a surgeon; he combined his love of science, medicine, and people," said Dr. Jaffee. "He found his work to be profoundly satisfying, and I am fortunate enough to have followed in his footsteps.”
Dr. Jaffee completed his surgical internship and urology residency at SUNY Stony Brook. Following the completion of his training, Dr. Jaffee practiced urology in a diverse academic setting for 10 years in Providence, Rhode Island. He also gave lectures and mentored the medical students at Brown University School of Medicine. Dr. Jaffee's role as a faculty member at Brown University Medical Center required training the residents in urology as well as the fellows in urogynecology.
Dr. Jaffee is proud to have been selected as a Center of Excellence and Faculty Proctor/Preceptor for both Interstim and Urolift. At our Phoenix urology clinic, he is proficient in the treatment of diseases affecting the prostate, bladder, kidney, and genitourinary system. He has additional expertise in issues relating to female pelvic organs and incontinence. In his spare time, Dr. Jaffee enjoys playing tennis, hiking, or unwinding with a good book.
He considers himself extremely lucky to be married to a physician who can help him solve all of life's mysteries, whether they be work or home-related. Together they have four wonderful children and a dog who loves chasing balls without end!
Dr. Joseph Welser is a board-certified urologist who provides comprehensive, patientcentered care for a wide range of urologic conditions. He brings a unique background to patient care. He earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in electrical and computer engineering from Carnegie Mellon University and worked for twelve years in the hightech industry before pursuing a career in medicine. He received his medical degree from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School and completed his surgical internship and urology residency at the University of Tennessee in Memphis.
Before entering private practice in Arizona, Dr. Welser practiced in Florida and later moved to the East Valley to be closer to family. He spent seven years working at the Phoenix VA Medical Center, where he cared for veterans with uniquely complex urologic conditions. During that time, he helped modernize and expand urologic services, introduced new surgical procedures, contributed to the development of the robotic surgery program, and performed some of the facility’s first robotic surgeries.
Dr. Welser treats a wide range of conditions including stone disease, benign prostatic enlargement (BPH), erectile dysfunction, and genitourinary cancers. He is experienced in reconstructive and prosthetic urologic surgery, which he finds especially rewarding because it allows him to help patients regain quality of life after trauma, cancer, or other diseases. He is also an adjunct clinical instructor at Mayo Clinic and the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix.
In addition to his clinical training, Dr. Welser recently earned a master’s degree in artificial intelligence from Johns Hopkins University. He uses this background to thoughtfully evaluate new medical technologies and data-driven tools, with the goal of improving care while preserving what matters most: time, clarity, and meaningful communication with patients.
Dr. Welser is compassionate, caring, and down-to-earth. He believes in explaining medical conditions and treatment options in clear, plain language and taking the time to answer all questions. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his wife and three children, visiting national parks, hiking, reading, and exploring new technology
Dr. Ali Borhan, MD, FACS is widely recognized as Arizona’s premier urologist and one of the most accomplished urologic surgeons in the world. Trained along an elite academic pathway that includes Cornell University, Dr. Borhan has built a two-decade career defined by relentless excellence and unmatched clinical performance.
He has been honored with Top Doctor recognition for more than a decade, repeatedly named Top Urologist in Arizona, and is widely regarded as one of the top urologic surgeons in the United States. His productivity and outcomes consistently rank in the top 0.1% of all urologists nationwide, attracting referrals from across Arizona and the Southwest for complex and high-stakes cases.
Renowned for his precision, mastery, and uncompromising standards, Dr. Borhan has become the surgeon, other physicians choose for their own families, a distinction earned through thousands of successful procedures and exceptional long-term outcomes. His surgical volume and expertise place him in an elite class matched by only a handful of surgeons worldwide.
A visionary leader shaping the future of healthcare, Dr. Borhan is the Founder and CEO of SurgeXplain, one of medicine’s most advanced AI-enabled patient-education platforms. What began as a solution to modernize the surgical journey has evolved into a national innovation engine—transforming patient understanding, improving practice efficiency, and reducing physician burnout across multiple health systems. Under his leadership, SurgeXplain has set a new gold standard for patient engagement and the future of AI-driven care delivery.
Dr. Borhan holds influential leadership roles across major health systems, ACO boards, hospital committees, and national professional organizations. He is a key voice guiding the evolution of telemedicine, AI integration, workflow optimization, and modern surgical care—extending his impact far beyond the operating room.
Outside of medicine, Dr. Borhan is committed to personal growth and balance. He is an avid swimmer, endurance-training enthusiast, and passionate gardener who enjoys cultivating roses. Above all, he cherishes time with his family, the foundation of his drive, purpose, and lifelong pursuit of excellence.
Nicole Jorgenson, PA-C relocated to Arizona from Utah in 1992. She received a bachelor’s Degree in Life Science from ASU with an honorary degree from Barrett Honor’s College. Nicole completed her training having received a Masters of Medical Science as a Physician Assistant at Midwestern University in Glendale, Arizona in 2007.
As a Physician Assistant, Nicole has worked in various fields including retail medicine, family practice, and urgent care. Her favorite field so far has been urology, where she has her most experience. Nicole’s outside interests include spending time with her husband and children. When not working or spending time with family, Nicole can be found playing poker or having a craft beer at a local brewery.
Dr. Sundararajan Jayachandran specializes in urology. He joined Arizona Center for Cancer Care in 2011 when his team at Northwest Urology Associates, entered into partnership with the practice.
Dr. Jayachandran earned his Bachelor of Science from the Sainik School and attended medical school at Stanley Medical College, both in India. He completed his internship and then a residency in both general surgery and urology at the Brookdale Hospital Medical Center, where he would eventually serve as Chief Resident. Dr. Jayachandran also holds an MBA from George Washington University.
Prior to joining Northwest Urology Associates and Arizona Center for Cancer Care, Dr. Jayachandran held medical positions at the Arizona Medical Clinic, Sun Valley Urology, Cigna Medical Group and the VA Medical Center, among others.
