Praveen Balraj is a General Surgeon and a Vascular Surgeon in Queen Creek, Arizona. Dr. Balraj is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Venous Insufficiency, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Thrombectomy.

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.

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. Reitz is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Juvenile Angiofibroma, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy.

Dr. Hernandez is an Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon and specializes in the treatment of benign and cancerous breast diseases. He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons, and a member of the American Society of Breast Surgeons. He is a board certified surgeon and has recently re-certified with the American Board of surgery for the fourth time in his career.Dr. Hernandez completed his general surgery residency at Maricopa County Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona in 1983 and practiced General Surgery and trauma surgery in the early years of his career. During the past 10 years and currently, Dr. Hernandez has dedicated his surgical practice exclusively to the practice of breast and Oncoplastic Surgery. He operates at both Chandler Regional Medical Center and Mercy Gilbert Medical Center.Regularly featured in Phoenix Magazine's annual list of Top Doctors, Dr. Hernandez has been credited in the state of Arizona as being one of the earliest pioneers in the field of breast-conserving surgery, and advanced innovative techniques as Oncoplastic Surgery, Brachytherapy and Nipple-Areolar Skin-Sparing Mastectomies. He believes in comprehensive Breast Cancer care in conjunction with both Radiation and Medical Oncology.Over the years, Dr. Hernandez has served the regional medical community in various leadership roles that includes serving Chandler Regional Medical Center as the Chief of Staff, the Chairman of the Department of Surgery also as a Member of the hospital's Board of Directors. He is well respected in the medical community as a leader and a colleague.Dr. Hernandez was born in Mexico and immigrated to the USA at the age of ten. He has been a recognized asset to the community and has received two humanitarian awards from the Desert Cancer Foundation of Arizona and the Fresh Start Women's Foundation. These awards honored his continued support of uninsured women in Arizona who were in need of medical/surgical care for breast disorders, including cancer care.Dr. Hernandez and his wife raised three children and are the proud grandparents of six beautiful granddaughters.Our mission is to provide the highest quality medical care in a supportive and comprehensive enviroment. We focus on each patient as an individual, taking the time to effect the best out comes. Dr. Hernandez is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Breast Infection, Fibrocystic Breast Disease, Intraductal Papilloma, Breast Cancer, and Lymphadenectomy.

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.

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. 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 grew up in Mesa, Arizona. I was an Eagle scout at age 17.  I served a mission in Chile Concepcion from 1983-1984.  I married Kathy Ann Gray and have been married for 30 years.  We have 5 biological children and 2 adopted from an orphanage in Vladivostok Russia.  I graduated from BYU in 1987 and attended medical school at University of Texas medical school at Houston from 1988-1992.  Then I did a residency at Maricopa Medical Center from 1992-1997.  I taught other residents from 1997-2001 at the same institution.  Next I went into private practice from 2001 until the present.  I enjoy the outdoors, hunting, camping, and occasional travel.  Surgery was what I always wanted to do since having my own appendix removed when I was 16.  I love diseases that have cures and immediate results and enjoy patients getting their lives back to normal.We do the least invasive most effective surgery we can do. If not having surgery is to your advantage, we will tell you. If another surgeon is more qualified to do a particular surgery we will let you know. Dr. Gray is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Gallbladder Removal.

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.

Nathan Bodily is a General Surgeon in Gilbert, Arizona. Dr. Bodily is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, and Choledocholithiasis.

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.

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.

James Mankin is a General Surgeon in Gilbert, Arizona. Dr. Mankin is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Delirium, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, and Fasciotomy.

"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.

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.

I enjoy almost all outdoor activities as well as spending time with my lovely wife, children and grandchildren. Dr. Kinkade is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrectomy.

Dr. Ho joined Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers in September, 2017. Dr. Ho is a Society of Surgical Oncology (SSO) Breast Oncology Fellowship trained breast surgeon. She completed her Breast Surgical Oncology Fellowship at the John Wayne Cancer Institute in Santa Monica, CA. During her fellowship, she also trained at the University of California, Los Angles (UCLA). This prestigious fellowship afforded Dr. Ho the opportunity to conduct cutting edge clinical research while performing innovative surgeries including: oncoplastic breast surgery, skin sparing and nipple sparing mastectomies, arm port placement for chemotherapy, cryoablation, and intraoperative radiation therapy.Dr. Ho began her journey to medicine through engineering. She obtained her Bachelor's Degree at the California Institute of Technology and a Master's Degree in Engineering at UCLA. After a successful career as a software engineer, she returned to school to complete her medical degree at Wayne State University in Detroit, MI where she was the President of the Asian Pacific American Medical Student Association.Her engineering training contributed to her attention to detail and technical precision, leading her to pursue a career in surgery. She completed her general surgery residency at the Nassau University Medical Center in New York where she conducted research focusing on patient outcomes in trauma care.She is an active member of the American Society of Breast Surgeons, the Society of Surgical Oncology, the American College of Surgeons, the American Medical Association and the TARGIT Collaborative Group.  Dr. Ho is Board Certified by the American Board of Surgery.Outside of work, Dr. Ho enjoys spending time with family, travelling, outdoor activities, cooking, gardening, and water sports. Dr. Ho is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Lymphadenectomy.

Dr. Champagne's interests are focused on the treatment of all types of breast disease, with an emphasis on the treatment of breast cancer.  Her practice includes core biopsies, surgical biopsies, lymph node dissections, lumpectomies, mastectomies, sentinel node procedures, venous access for chemotherapy, and partial breast radiation catheter placement. Dr. Champagne is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Intraductal Papilloma, Giant Mammary Hamartoma, and Lymphadenectomy.

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.

I enjoy scuba diving, skydiving, traveling, and spending time with family. I also enjoy music very much and play the guitar. Dr. Olafsson is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, and Small Bowel Resection.

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.

Caring, through, and thoughtful surgical care. We seek to provide the latest techniques to your surgical problems. We treat you as a person, not just a patient. Dr. Ju is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Umbilical Hernia, Gallbladder Removal, and Hernia Surgery.

Dr. Clark specializes in colon and rectal surgery with unique skills in advanced care for inflammatory bowel disease, colon and rectal cancer, colonic polyposis syndromes, anal cancer and complex benign anorectal disorders. He uses advanced technology such as high-resolution anoscopy, minimally invasive technology with fluorescence angiography, pelvic floor studies and endorectal ultrasound to help identify, diagnose and treat colorectal disease in a more precise way. Some of these unique clinical treatment strategies enable him to proactively treat low acuity colon and rectal issues in the clinic before they become big surgical cases. Dr. Clark earned his BA in Biology from the University of Pennsylvania; he went on to Penn State University, College of Medicine where he earned his Medical Doctorate. He did an Internship and Residency at the University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio. He completed a Fellowship in Colon and Rectal Surgery at Christus Santa Rosa Colon and Rectal Surgery Program in San Antonio.His past academic appointments include Assistant Professor of Surgery at Texas A&M Health Science Center/Baylor, Scott & White Memorial Hospital and Associate Professor of Surgery at Morehouse School of Medicine were he also served as Vice Chair of Surgical Education and Program Director for the General Surgery Residency program. In addition he has given back to our Military community by serving in Department of Surgery at the Central Texas Veterans Health Care System.He is a Diplomat of the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery. Dr. Clark is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, a Fellow of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, a member of the Association of Academic Surgeons and served as an executive board member of the Association of Program Directors in Surgery. Dr. Clark has published many peer-reviewed and book chapters on the topics such as hemorrhoid surgery, robotic surgery for resident training, techniques in advanced coloproctology for fistulizing anorectal disease, colorectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, and single incision laparoscopic colectomy among others.Dr. Clark's care philosophy is to treat every patient like they are a family member. I strive to deliver a high-standard of care; I treat my patients like I would treat my family. I make decisions with the patient and base them on medically-proven therapies. I offer my patients access to advanced technology to reduce risk, improve outcomes and minimize complications. Dr. Clark is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Anal Cancer, Diverticular Disease, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Ileostomy.

Justin Schultz is a Urologist in Mesa, Arizona. Dr. Schultz has been practicing medicine for over 10 years is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Congenital Mesoblastic Nephroma, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), and Ureteroscopy.

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.