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.

I enjoy playing golf, hiking and spending time with my family and grandchildren. Dr. Soper is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Achalasia, Hiatal Hernia, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Removal, and Endoscopy.

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.

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.

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. John DeBarros is a partner and one of the lead surgeons at Weight Loss Institute of Arizona. He is board certified by the American Board of Surgery, a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a Fellow of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. He is a member of the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons, and one of the Phoenix area's top bariatric surgeons.Dr. DeBarros completed his degree and surgical residency at the University of Connecticut. Dr. DeBarros also completed a prestigious fellowship in colorectal surgery at the Cleveland Clinic in Florida. Dr. DeBarros is committed to the health and well-being of his patients through a team approach that includes weight loss surgery, diet, exercise and educational support. He is a firm believer that these are key components to weight loss success. Dr. Debarros is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

As one of the top Phoenix bariatric surgeons, he recognizes the negative impact that excess weight has on society, and has developed a passion for helping patients attain and maintain a healthy body weight. Every year, Dr. Orris successfully performs hundreds of weight-loss surgeries. Patients benefit from his years of bariatric surgery experience and the personal intensity he brings to each and every case. With his vast knowledge in the field of bariatric surgery, Dr. Orris is well-known for accepting complicated and challenging cases. Dr. Orris is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Obesity, Obesity in Children, Hiatal Hernia, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

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.

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.

Thad Bartell is a General Surgeon in Tempe, Arizona. Dr. Bartell is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, Jones Syndrome, and Otitis.

Thomas Buddensick is a General Surgeon in Tempe, Arizona. Dr. Buddensick is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Obesity, Hiatal Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Buddensick 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.

Catherine Ho is a General Surgeon in Tempe, Arizona. Dr. Ho is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Ho is currently accepting new patients.

Kaveh Najafi is a General Surgeon in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Najafi is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Hip Replacement, and Gastrostomy.

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.

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 enjoy spending time with family, reading and travel. His top area of expertise is Gastroschisis.

I enjoy photography, history, art and architecture. I am devoted to my family. The APEX Aerospace Medicine and Surgery Fellowship is an innovation I am proud to have developed for Banner Health and the University of Arizona. Dr. Milas is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Parathyroid Hyperplasia, Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism, Thyroid Cancer, Parathyroidectomy, and Thymectomy.

It is a great privilege to be entrusted with the health of our patients and it is our upmost responsibility to provide them with the best possible care and outcomes available to modern medicine. Dr. Vazquez is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Neonatal Severe Hyperparathyroidism, Osteitis Fibrosa, Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism, Parathyroid Hyperplasia, and Parathyroidectomy.

Outside of the office I enjoy hiking and road-biking. I grew up playing the cello and continue to appreciate music in almost all forms. In addition to cooking and searching for mid-century modern treasures, I've recently taken up letterpress printing as a hobby. Dr. Metzger is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Hyperparathyroidism, Parathyroid Hyperplasia, Neonatal Severe Hyperparathyroidism, Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism, and Thymectomy.

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. 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.

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.