Dr. Oh was born in Seoul, South Korea. He grew up in Houston, TX and graduated Cum Laude from Trinity University in San Antonio with a B.S. in engineering sciences. He is an Alpha Omega Alpha honor graduate of medicine from the university of Texas San Antonio medical school. He then completed general surgery residency at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX training under world renowned surgeon Dr. Michael E. Debakey.Before relocating to the East Valley, Dr. Oh practiced surgery for four years in Seattle, WA. There he was a clinical instructor in both the Swedish Hospital general surgery residency program and the University of Washington Medical School. He received the outstanding faculty instructor award from the Swedish Hospital Surgical Residents in 2005.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. Oh is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, and Hernia Surgery.

Adwoa Opoku is a General Surgeon in Chandler, Arizona. Dr. Opoku is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Hyperparathyroidism, Thyroid Nodule, Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism, Thymectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Opoku is currently accepting new patients.

I advocate a multidisciplinary approach to cancer care that balances clinical response with maintenance of the best possible quality of life for my patients. I place strong emphasis on actively involving patients in their treatment plans and encourage the enrollment of patients into clinical trials when available. I take pride in being the patient's Quarterback and I communicate regularly with their multiple providers while keeping the patient as informed as possible. Dr. Amini is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Small Bowel Resection, and Pancreatectomy.

Dr. Ghazanfari continually strives for surgical excellence and has been consistently complemented on his surgical skill and bed side manner. Dr. Ghazanfari has a way about him that make his patients feel at ease and trust he will do all in his power to get them the best outcome possible. He continues to earn a great reputation among his peers and patients for his total patient care. Dr. Ghazanfari is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Hemorrhoidectomy.

"Shawn Stevenson, DO, FACS is an employed provider who serves as the Director of Bariatric and Foregut Surgery and employed provider at Dignity Health Arizona.He is a board certified, fellowship trained surgeon who specializes in advanced bariatric surgical procedures including metabolic weight loss, weight loss and oncology surgery using advanced laparoscopic techniques.Dr. Stevenson earned his undergraduate in Biology from Grand Canyon University. He earned his doctorate degree in Osteopathic Medicine at Midwestern University and completed is residency in  General Surgery at the University of Arizona.He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a member of the Arizona Chapter of the American College of Surgeons. He is a professor at the University of Arizona College of Medicine, an Assistant Profession at Midwestern University College of Medicine and Adjunct Professor at A.T. Still University College of Osteopathic Medicine and a Clinical Preceptor for Northern Arizona University.It is a privilege to be entrusted with the health of our patients and to provide them with the best possible care and outcomes available. I take great pride in the relationships we develop with our patients and welcome the opportunity to care for patients health.I strive to provide excellent and up to date surgery for my patients through the use of the latest surgical technologies and meticulous surgical technique. It is also of the utmost importance to me that the surgical process goes as smoothly as possible resulting in a quick and effective healing process for my patients.It is a privilege to be entrusted with the health of our patients and to provide them with the best possible care and outcomes available. I take great pride in the relationships we develop with our patients and welcome the opportunity to care for patients health.Quality care is important to Dr. Stevenson, ""I strive to provide excellent and up to date surgery for my patients through the use of the latest surgical technologies and meticulous surgical technique. It is also of the utmost importance to me that the surgical process goes as smoothly as possible resulting in a quick and effective healing process for my patients.""". Dr. Stevenson is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

Dr. Sumeet Kadakia grew up in Redondo Beach, California and completed his high-school education in Manhattan Beach. From there he went on to receive Bachelors of Science degrees in biology and chemistry from the University of California, Irvine. He then attended Georgetown University where he received his Master of Science in physiology and ultimately received his medical education at the New York Medical College before returning to the west coast.His residency training at the Phoenix Integrated Surgical Residency brought him to the sunny state of Arizona. During residency he was awarded the honor of administrative chief surgical resident as well as surgery house officer of the year by the University of Arizona College of Medicine Phoenix campus students.To provide the highest quality surgical care with an emphasis on advanced surgical procedures and technology. To help patients reduce there down time from surgery with advanced procedures. Dr. Kadakia is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, and Hernia Surgery.

Travis Howard is a General Surgeon in Chandler, Arizona. Dr. Howard is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Howard is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Cashman joined Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers in July, 2016. Dr. Carrie Cashman is a board certified general surgeon who specializes in breast surgical oncology and the treatment of both benign and malignant breast diseases. She completed her undergraduate education at the University of Michigan and medical school at the University of Arizona. Her surgical training was at the Phoenix Integrated Surgical Residency Program in Phoenix, AZ.Dr. Cashman uses a patient-centered evidence based approach to breast cancer treatment. She works closely with the medical oncologists and radiation oncologists as well as plastic surgeons and genetic counselors to achieve a multidisciplinary approach to breast cancer care for each patient. Decisions regarding type or timing of surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, breast reconstruction, and genetic testing are coordinated with the providers to optimize the patient's oncologic and cosmetic outcome.She performs lumpectomy (breast conservation surgery) and uses oncoplastic techniques when appropriate, skin and nipple sparing mastectomy, modified radical mastectomy, sentinel lymph node biopsy, and axillary dissections when indicated. A minimally invasive approach and hidden scar techniques are used whenever possible. Dr. Cashman has received Hidden Scar certification.She also does venous access procedures for those patients requiring chemotherapy, both before and after surgery for breast cancer.Dr. Cashman is an active member of the American Society of Breast Surgeons and is certified in breast ultrasound. She is also a member of the Society of Surgical Oncology and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. She organizes and runs the breast cancer conference at Banner Desert Medical Center and participates in the multidisciplinary breast cancer clinic with Dignity Hospital as well.Dr. Cashman is married and has 2 children. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her young children, swimming and biking with her family as well as traveling.RecognitionDr. Cashman was recently recognized as one Phoenix Magazine's Top Doctors in 2018, her tenth year.My goal is to provide the highest quality surgical care available with an emphasis on advanced surgical procedures and technology. I believe that caring is spoken, believed and practiced. Communication is essential to our effectiveness. Dr. Cashman is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, and Inflammatory Breast Cancer.

Joseph Abdo is a General Surgeon in Mesa, Arizona. Dr. Abdo is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Cellulitis, Gallbladder Disease, Thyroidectomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Abdo is currently accepting new patients.

Philip Pepple is a General Surgeon in Chandler, Arizona. Dr. Pepple is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Cholecystitis, Pancreatic Cancer, Hepatectomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Pepple is currently accepting new patients.

Syed Tahir is a General Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider in Mesa, Arizona. Dr. Tahir is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Hernia, Proctitis, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Tahir is currently accepting new patients.

Stephanie Byrum is a General Surgeon in Gilbert, Arizona. Dr. Byrum is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Byrum is currently accepting new patients.

Rohit Sahai is a General Surgeon in Chandler, Arizona. Dr. Sahai is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Acute Pancreatitis, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Sahai is currently accepting new patients.

Asser Youssef is a General Surgeon in Chandler, Arizona. Dr. Youssef is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallbladder Disease, Gallbladder Removal, and Hernia Surgery.

Starr Eads is a General Surgeon in Chandler, Arizona. Dr. Eads is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Juvenile Angiofibroma, Hernia, Cholecystitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Eads is currently accepting new patients.

Jeffrey Burkett is a General Surgeon and a Vascular Surgeon in Gilbert, Arizona. Dr. Burkett is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Invertebral Disc Disease, Barrett Esophagus, Diverticular Disease, Hernia, and Endoscopy. Dr. Burkett is currently accepting new patients.

Nicholas Thiessen, MD, is a general surgeon at Dignity Health MedicalGroup Chandler Regional MedicalCenter Trauma and GeneralSurgery Clinic. He is double board certified by the American Board of Surgery in surgery and surgical critical care.Dr. Thiessen's expertise includes trauma surgery,surgical critical care, acute care surgery, and general surgery. He is a member of AmericanCollege of Surgeons, American Medical Association,and Surgical Critical Care Medicine.Dr. Thiessen received his medical degree from theUniversity of Iowa. He completed his residency at Dignity Health St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center and then completed a fellowship in trauma surgical critical care at the University of California San Francisco, Fresno.My mission, along with the Dignity Health Medical Group, is to focus on innovative clinical care and the pursuit of excellence through scholarly activities. This allows me to provide patients with state-of-the-art patient services and exceptional patient experiences. Dr. Thiessen is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Gallbladder Removal, and Hip Replacement.

Dr. Gregory Robertson, MD is an employed provider with the Dignity Health Medical Group Agave Surgical Specialist in Chandler.He specializes in weight loss, bariatrics surgical procedures with special training in robotic- assisted and laparoscopic procedures. This includes sleeve, gastric banding, gastric bypass and SIPS.Dr. Robertson earned his BA in Chemistry, Magna Cum Laude,  from Colorado College. He earned his MD from Harvard Medical School and did his residency at University of Arizona.His patient care philosophy is “Dr. Robertson enjoys the practice of surgery because it gives him the pleasure of direct patient care, along with the enjoyment of the technical aspects of operating. “I’ve always been fascinated by the anatomy and physiology of the human body, and surgery gives an unequaled access to this, but nothing compares to satisfaction of helping someone when they need it most.”In is spare time, Dr. Robertson likes to ski, scuba, as well as drive and race cars. Dr. Robertson is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

Dr. Cooper's expertise includes general, laparoscopic, robotic and endocrine surgery. He is a diplomat of the American Board of Surgery, and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Cooper earned his medical degree from the University of Arizona College of Medicine in Tucson, Arizona and has a Bachelor's degree in Spanish. After completing his surgical internship at the Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale, Arizona, Dr. Cooper finished his general surgical training in the Phoenix Integrated Surgical Residency program at Good Samaritan Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona. In his free time, Dr. Cooper enjoys triathlon, travel, and golf. He is a three-time IRONMAN Triathlon finisher and currently serves as the Medical Director for the IRONMAN Arizona full distance triathlon held each November in Tempe, Arizona.Dr. Cooper's care philosophy is to strive to help improve patients' quality of life using his surgical skills and compassion. Patients who come to my office can expect to receive my full attention to understand their lifestyle, treat their situation and help get them back to their regular activities. Dr. Cooper is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, and Hernia.

I enjoy exercising, watching movies and spending time with my family. Dr. Garner is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Colonoscopy.

I enjoy growing orchids, traveling, cooking, and horseback riding. Dr. Tian is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Hydrocephalus Autosomal Recessive, Hydrocephalus Skeletal Anomalies, Metopic Ridge, and Craniosynostosis.

Dr. Leavitt is a native of Arizona. He attended K-12 in the Gilbert public school system and later went on to ASU where he received a bachelor's degree in Spanish literature and linguistics. He is fluent in Spanish and has gone on several medical missions trips to Mexico where he has been able to treat underserved populations.He attended Midwestern University in Glendale, AZ for his medical school training. Upon completion of his medical degree he was accepted into a general surgery residency program at Beaumont Health in Detroit, Michigan through Michigan State University. Dr. Leavitt trained heavily in laparoscopic surgery, trauma surgery, colorectal surgery, hernia surgery, anti-reflux surgery, breast surgery, wound care, and endoscopy including EGD and colonoscopy.  He is board certified to treat a wide range of medical conditions including disorders of the gallbladder, stomach, intestines, and colon.After successfully completing his 5-year residency he was accepted at Banner Gateway Weight Loss Center as a bariatric fellow for one year where he was dedicated to learning more about obesity and its surgical treatment.  He presented some of his bariatric research at Obesity Week in Los Angeles and at the SAGES conference in Boston.Dr. Leavitt is currently a member of several surgical societies including:  American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons, American College of Osteopathic Surgeons, AOA. Dr. Leavitt is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Obesity, Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

Jessica Sloan is a General Surgeon in Chandler, Arizona. Dr. Sloan is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Subdural Hematoma, Appendectomy, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Sloan is currently accepting new patients.

When I'm not not in clinic, I enjoy reading and traveling. Dr. Chao is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Bifid Nose, Microtia, Autosomal Cleft Palate, and Breast Enlargement In Males.

Robert Kistner is a General Surgeon in Chandler, Arizona. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Kistner is currently accepting new patients.