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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. 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.
Board-certified physician Kashif Alvi, MD, is well known as one of the leading urologists in Arizona. With his extensive experience in both male and female urology, Dr. Alvi offers cutting-edge care for prostate cancer, bladder cancer, kidney stones, kidney cancer, pelvic organ prolapse, urinary incontinence, and other conditions and problems affecting the urinary and reproductive systems at Urologic Surgeons of Arizona in Mesa and Chandler, Arizona.
Dr. Alvi is a top-ranked robotic surgeon who’s always up-to-date on the latest techniques and procedures. He’s one of a handful of physicians performing robotic cystectomy in Arizona. He uses a conservative, evidence-based approach to patient care. Dr. Alvi delivers the most high intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) treatments (the latest prostate cancer treatment) in Arizona, and his Rezūm™ skills make Urologic Surgeons of Arizona the only Rezūm center of excellence on the entire West Coast.
Dr. Alvi completed medical school at King Edward Medical University in Lahore, Pakistan, and then finished two years of advanced training at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut. He went on to finish his urology residency at Massachusetts General Hospital, part of Harvard Medical School in Boston, Massachusetts. The hospital has been ranked the No. 1 hospital nationwide numerous times by US News & World Report. After completing his residency, Dr. Alvi worked as a faculty member in the urology department at Massachusetts General Hospital.
In addition to being a caring and supportive physician, Dr. Alvi is a family man who enjoys following sports like football and soccer. He travels regularly and is a sought-after academic lecturer in the United States and abroad.
Dr. Kashif Alvi and his team has been recognized as a Center of Excellence for Axonics Therapy in the treatment of bladder and bowel symptoms. This distinction reflects their exceptional commitment to patient outcomes, outstanding patient experience, and dedication to providing innovative treatment options.
Board-certified urologist Anthony Woodruff, MD, is passionate about providing timely, personal, and compassionate world-class urologic care. He brings his extensive experience to the team at Urologic Surgeons of Arizona, where he sees patients from the practice's offices in Mesa and Chandler, Arizona.
Dr. Woodruff was born and raised in Arkansas, where he attended Harding University and graduated Magna Cum Laud with a B.S. in Biology. He then attended the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, earning his Medical Doctorate. For his post-graduate training, he completed a surgical Internship at Louisiana State University and Oschner Medical Center.
After completing his Internship, Dr. Woodruff completed his urologic Residency at both Louisiana State University and Oschner Medical Center. A portion of his training occurred at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas, as a result of necessary evacuation from Hurricane Katrina in 2005.
Upon completing his Residency, Dr. Woodruff completed a Robotic/Minimally Invasive Urologic Oncology Fellowship at the prestigious Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle, Washington. This Fellowship had a special focus on the treatment of all kinds of urologic malignancies, including prostate, bladder, kidney, penile, and testicular cancers utilizing the most up-to-date minimally invasive techniques available.
After finishing his Fellowship, Dr. Woodruff moved to Northwest Arkansas, where he practiced until 2012, serving as Director of Robotic Surgery at Northwest Medical Center in Springdale, Arkansas. Dr. Woodruff subsequently moved to Arizona and joined Arizona Urologic Specialists in 2013, serving the Valley with excellent care in all facets of urology since that time.
Dr. Woodruff currently holds memberships and is actively involved in many urological organizations, including the American Urologic Association, the Arizona State Urologic Society, of which he is the Immediate Past President, the Society of Urologic Oncology, the Phoenix Urologic Society, the Western Section of the American Urologic Association, and others. Dr. Woodruff is certified by the American Board of Urology.
Dr. Woodruff's research has been published in peer-reviewed scientific journals, and he has presented his research and lectured at scientific meetings and conventions across the country.
Dr. Woodruff is trained in various surgical techniques, including robotic, laparoscopic, and endoscopic surgery. He provides services across all urologic subspecialties. While his practice provides treatment for all aspects of urologic diseases, he carries a significant personal passion and research interest in urinary stone disease, urologic cancers of all kinds, BPH, voiding dysfunction, erectile dysfunction, male infertility, performing vasectomies for male contraception, erectile dysfunction, and female urology.
Dr. Woodruff has been designated as a UroLift® Center of Excellence. The designation recognizes that Dr. Woodruff has achieved a high level of training and experience with the UroLift® System and demonstrated a commitment to exemplary care for men suffering from symptoms associated with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), also known as enlarged prostate. The UroLift Center of Excellence program is designed to highlight urologists who are committed to educating their patients on BPH and the UroLift System as a treatment option and consistently seek to deliver excellent patient outcomes and experiences.
Dr. Woodruff is a devoted husband and proud father of four wonderful children. When he is not engaged in urology, he can likely be found spending time with his children at a myriad of school functions, dance recitals, sporting events, skiing, or playing golf.
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. 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.
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.
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. 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.
Pankaj M. Jain, MD, MBA, is a board-certified urologist and one of Phoenix Magazine’s “Top Doctors” in Urology. He currently treats patients at Arizona Urology, which has three convenient locations in Goodyear, Glendale, and Gilbert, Arizona.
Dr. Jain earned his medical degree from the Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University in Chicago. He graduated in the MD/MBA program, also earning a degree in health services management and finance from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management. He stayed at Northwestern University for his residency, which he completed in urology.
At Arizona Urology, Dr. Jain specializes in oncology, female urology, stones, benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH), and laparoscopy. He’s regarded as a leader in his field in minimally invasive surgery, including robotic-assisted surgery and robotic radical prostatectomies. He has performed over 1000 robotic procedures in his career.
Outside of his work at Arizona Urology, Dr. Jain serves as the Vice-Chief of Staff at the Abrazo West Hospital Campus in Goodyear, Arizona. Dr. Jain is also very involved in the Arizona Care Network (ACN). He holds a position on the Board of the ACN and as the Chairman of the Network Committee. He is currently certified by the American Board of Urology. He looks forward to keeping his patients in good health and improving their quality of life.
Prabhakar Pandey, MD, FRCS, FACS, is a board-certified urologist and a compassionate physician. He treats patients at Arizona Urology, which has three clinics conveniently located in Goodyear, Glendale, and Gilbert, Arizona.
Dr. Pandey was initially educated at Patna Medical College in Patna, India, where he earned a master of surgery in general surgery. He relocated to Scotland to study at the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow, where he earned his fellowship of the royal colleges of surgeons. He eventually relocated again to the United States, completing a residency in urology at the University of Jackson in Jackson, Mississippi.
At Arizona Urology, Dr. Pandey specializes in general urology, urinary stones, female urology, urologic oncology, reconstructive urology, and laparoscopy and minimally invasive urological procedures. He’s also regarded for his advanced skill set in ureteroscopy and retrograde intrarenal surgery and urological reconstruction laparoscopy. He’s currently a member of the American Urological Association, a fellow of the American College of Surgeons, and is certified by the American Board of Urology.
When he isn’t working with patients at Arizona Urology, Dr. Pandey is heavily involved in scientific research and instrument design communities. He’s been published in numerous national and international scientific journals, has served as a peer reviewer for scientific journals and annual meetings, and has had publications cited in several prostate cancer guidelines. He’s also contributed his expertise as a consultant to the medical device industry and venture capital firms.
Prior to joining the team at Arizona Urology, Dr. Pandey was an attending physician at numerous hospitals in Arizona and Maryland. He looks forward to looking after his patients’ health in a private practice setting at Arizona Urology.
Stephen Larsen, MD, is a highly skilled urologist and accomplished physician. He currently serves the community of the Valley at Arizona Urology, which has three clinics conveniently located in Goodyear, Glendale, and Gilbert, Arizona.
Dr. Larsen graduated with honors from the University of Illinois in Champaign, Illinois. He earned his medical degree and completed his surgical training at Rush Medical College in Near West Side, Chicago, where he was named Intern of the Year. He then went on to complete a residency in urology before taking up an andrology (male infertility) fellowship at University College London Hospital.
At Arizona Urology, Dr. Larsen specializes in infertility and surgical procedures, including such niche treatments as vasectomy reversals and vasoepididymostomies. He’s also highly skilled in post-surgical and corrective surgery, such as prosthetics and artificial sphincters. He also has a keen interest in treating Peyronie’s Disease. Dr. Larsen is currently a member of the American Urological Association, the American Medical Association, the Sexual Medicine Society, and the Chicago Urological Society.
In addition to his patient care, Dr. Larsen is an active author in his field, authoring and co-authoring articles and research in the Journal of Urology, the Journal of Sexual Medicine, and the International Journal of Impotence Research. He’s also highly regarded for the research he’s presented at various national and international meetings.
When he isn’t working with patients, Dr. Larsen likes to golf, enjoy the outdoors, and spend time with his wife, family, and friends.
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.
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.
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. 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.
