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.
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Dr. Shawn Blick brings more than two decades of experience in men’s health to his Phoenix, Arizona-based practice, ED Specialists of Arizona, serving men of all ages throughout Maricopa County.
Dr. Blick began his professional pursuits at Mount Sinai Medical School in New York City where he earned his Doctor of Medicine graduating with honors. While still in New York City, he subsequently completed a residency at Beth Israel Medical Center. During his residency, Dr. Blick also completed six months of oncology training at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
As a urologist in private practice, Dr. Blick diagnoses and treats a variety of men’s health conditions such as erectile dysfunction and penile implants, male incontinence, low testosterone, Peyronie’s disease, enlarged prostate, and prostate cancer. He is recognized as an expert in his field and is one of the top penile implanters in the United States.
Dr. Blick loves sharing his knowledge with patients and other physicians from around the world.He’s a sought-after men’s Health community educator and has taught numerous courses to other urologists on advanced surgical techniques for penile prosthesis insertion, artificial urinary sphincters, and male slings.
Dr. Blick also offers cutting-edge treatment utilizing technology like low-intensity shockwave therapy and UroLift®, Xiaflex injections and MRI Fusion biopsies for the diagnosis of prostate cancer.
Dr. Blick always takes an integrated, comprehensive, and professional approach to treatment. This dedication to state-of-the-art treatment with compassion and sensitivity hasn’t gone unnoticed either, as he earned the award of Top Doctor from Phoenix Magazine in 2009 and 2015.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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. 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. 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. Sivarajan completed his General Urology residency training at prestigious New York University Langone Medical Center in New York City. He went on to pursue additional specialty fellowship training at the nationally renowned Hackensack University Medical Center where he specialized in Laparoscopy, Robotic Oncology and Minimally Invasive Urology.
Dr. Sivarajan practices the full spectrum of Adult Urology, however, he has specialized training in Laparoscopic and Robotic surgery for the treatment of cancers of the prostate, kidney, bladder, adrenal gland, ureter and renal pelvis as well as reconstructive urologic surgery. He is also an expert in minimally invasive and laser surgery for the management of kidney stones and BPH (benign prostate enlargement).
"Dr. Siv is a brilliant, caring doctor. He speaks clearly using terms easy to understand. He saw immediately what another doctor and hospital had missed which was causing a serious health scare for my husband. He was able to improve my husband’s quality of life with surgery. He took the time to explain the procedure to me." -Sue
"Brilliant and caring surgeon! Greatly improved my husband's quality of life with Rezum for BPH! Thank you, Dr. Siv.!!!" -Nicole
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. 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.
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.
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. 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
