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.

To help people achieve health for life. Dr. Pandey is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gardner Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Encopresis, Hemorrhoids, Bowel Incontinence, Colostomy, and Ileostomy.

Dr. Michael Buckmire is a board certified colon and rectal surgeon who performs all aspects of a colorectal surgical practice and provides individualized and compassionate care for patients with diseases of the colon, rectum and anus.  Dr. Buckmire earned his undergraduate degree from Duke University and received his medical degree from the University of  Maryland School of Medicine.  Dr. Buckmire completed training in general surgery at Hahnemann University Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and finished his colorectal fellowship at Washington University/Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis.  He performs open, laparoscopic and robotic colon surgery for indicated conditions of the colon and small bowel, such as Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, diverticulitis, colorectal and anal cancer and a variety of other conditions requiring surgical intervention.  He also performs colonoscopies, when indicated.My goal is to provide the highest quality surgical care available with an emphasis on advanced techniques. Patient care is the core value of my practice. Dr. Buckmire is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gardner Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Proctitis, Levator Syndrome, Anal Fissure, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy.

To help people achieve health for life. Dr. Najafian is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gardner Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Proctitis, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Bladder Reconstruction, and Hernia Surgery.

Miguel Arenas is a Gastroenterologist in Tucson, Arizona. Dr. Arenas is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gardner Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

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.

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.

Bradford Jones is a Gastroenterologist in Glendale, Arizona. Dr. Jones is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gardner Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

Andrew Overhiser is a Gastroenterologist in Cottonwood, Arizona. Dr. Overhiser is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gardner Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

Ramsey Umar is a Gastroenterologist in Mesa, Arizona. Dr. Umar 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, Childhood Volvulus, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

Mahesh Mokhashi is a Gastroenterologist in Glendale, Arizona. Dr. Mokhashi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gardner Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).

Daniel Meline is a Gastroenterologist in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Meline is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gardner Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gardner Syndrome, and Familial Adenomatous Polyposis. Dr. Meline is currently accepting new patients.

Adam Harris is a Gastroenterologist in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Harris is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gardner Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, and Portal Hypertension.

Shayan Alam is a Gastroenterologist in Prescott, Arizona. Dr. Alam is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gardner Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Alam is currently accepting new patients.

Edmundo Justino is a Gastroenterologist in Prescott, Arizona. Dr. Justino is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gardner Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Justino is currently accepting new patients.

Karukurichi Venkatesh is a Colorectal Surgeon and a Gastroenterologist in Gilbert, Arizona. Dr. Venkatesh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gardner Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Encopresis, Bowel Incontinence, Rectal Prolapse, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Venkatesh is currently accepting new patients.

Elizabeth Mcconnell is a General Surgeon in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Mcconnell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gardner Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Anal Fissure, Rectal Prolapse, Hemorrhoids, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

Stephen Brown is a Colorectal Surgeon in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Brown has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gardner Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Anal Fissure, Bowel Incontinence, Encopresis, Bladder Reconstruction, and Hernia Surgery.

Krishna Venkatesh is a Colorectal Surgeon and a Gastroenterologist in Gilbert, Arizona. Dr. Venkatesh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gardner Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Encopresis, Hernia Surgery, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Venkatesh is currently accepting new patients.

Aalok Sahai is a Colorectal Surgeon and a Gastroenterologist in Chandler, Arizona. Dr. Sahai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gardner Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Anorectal Abscess, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Hemorrhoids, Hernia Surgery, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Sahai is currently accepting new patients.