Overview
Dr. Hakiman graduated Magna Cum Laude from State University of New York at Buffalo with a Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology with a minor in Biochemical Pharmacology. He obtained his medical degree from SUNY Buffalo where he was awarded the Gold Humanism in Medicine award and the Department of Surgery Chair's award for Academic Excellence. Dr. Hakiman developed an interest in the field of colon and rectal surgery while obtaining his General Surgery training at UT Southwestern Medical Center and Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas, TX. He completed his fellowship at Baylor University Medical Center.The goal is to provide the highest quality care available with an emphasis on advanced surgical procedures and technology. I believe in timely communication and educating patients on their care.
Dr. Hakiman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gardner Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Anal Fissure, Hemorrhoids, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Ureteroscopy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 4 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
2995 W Elliott Road, Suite 4, Chandler, AZ 85224
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
Dignity Health Medical Group Gastroenterology - St. Joseph's
Dr. Liz Cruz has dedicated her career to finding ways to help patients of all ages feel better. With a B.S. in Medical Technology from Southern College of Seventh Day Adventist and an M.D. from Loma Linda University School of Medicine in California, Dr. Cruz did not spend all her time in school. She taught English for one year in Thailand and provided medical care to natives along the Amazon River before she joined the U.S. Navy to complete her Internal Medicine Internship at the Naval Hospital, Oakland, California, and the University of California, San Francisco.As a Naval physician, Dr. Cruz was deployed to Guam to fulfill her commitment to the U.S. Navy, where she served as a Staff Internist at the U.S. Naval Hospital. During her active duty years in the Navy, she received the Meritorious Unit Commendation Medal as well as the Humanitarian Service Medal and the National Defense Medal for service during Operation Desert Storm. During her last two years in Guam, she was the Head of the Internal Medicine Division at the U.S. Naval Hospital.During her early years in medicine, Dr. Cruz realized that many of her patients were coming in with issues that were directly or indirectly related to gastrointestinal distress. In 2000, she decided she wanted to specialize in Gastroenterology (GI) to help those who couldn't find answers. She returned to the University of California, San Francisco where she completed her training in her new specialty. In 2004, Dr. Cruz moved to Arizona to join the Arizona Medical Clinic in Peoria. She served as a full-time gastroenterologist in both the outpatient and inpatient settings doing the full range of general gastroenterology including endoscopic procedures, as well as hepatology. In January 2007, she opened the doors to her own practice, Dr. Liz Cruz Partners in Digestive Health in Phoenix.In 2010, Dr. Cruz along with her life partner, Tina Nunziato, a certified holistic medical provider, began offering the Dr. Liz Cruz Wellness Program to educate patients on the very things that were causing their digestive issues. Patients were eliminating their digestive issues through detoxification, digestive restoration, nutrition and proper hydration, thus the DNA for Digestive Health three-step program was born.Dr. Cruz was born in Los Angeles and was raised in Orlando. She speaks fluent Spanish and enjoys her family, traveling, jazz music, and photography.Dr. Cruz is a Diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Gastroenterology. She is a member of the American Gastroenterological Association and the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.Trusted Gastroenterologist, addressing digestive issues with a thorough conventional work-up and a natural healing approach. Dr. Cruz is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gardner Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Gardner Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, and Hiatal Hernia.
Arizona Digestive Health PC
Suzanne Skoog is a Gastroenterologist in Glendale, Arizona. Dr. Skoog is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gardner Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, and Diverticular Disease.
Arizona Digestive Health PC
Craig Stein is a Gastroenterologist in Mesa, Arizona. Dr. Stein is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gardner Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Portal Hypertension, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.
Areas of Expertise
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- Anal FissureDr. Hakiman isAdvanced. Learn about Anal Fissure.
- HemorrhoidsDr. Hakiman isAdvanced. Learn about Hemorrhoids.
- Experienced
- Bowel IncontinenceDr. Hakiman isExperienced. Learn about Bowel Incontinence.
- Colorectal CancerDr. Hakiman isExperienced. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Hakiman isExperienced. Learn about Diverticular Disease.
- EncopresisDr. Hakiman isExperienced. Learn about Encopresis.
- Familial Adenomatous PolyposisDr. Hakiman isExperienced. Learn about Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Hakiman isExperienced. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.