The Center for Thoracic Disease and Transplantation at The Norton Thoracic Institute believes in treating all patients with dignity and respect.Using a multidisciplinary approach, the Center works to diagnose and treat some of the most complex thoracic and esophageal diseases in the Southwest through a team of physicians who provide patients with a plan of care.Patients receive treatment with state-of-the-art technology to ensure a full range of treatment options. We offer treatment and care in accordance with national guidelines. Dr. Mittal is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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.

Scott Sholem is a General Surgeon in Tempe, Arizona. Dr. Sholem is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Concussion, Delirium, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, and Hip Replacement.

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 Brink is a General Surgeon in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Brink is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Hepatitis, Liver Transplant, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Brink is currently accepting new patients.

Richard Harding is a General Surgeon in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Harding is highly rated in 21 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Parathyroid Hyperplasia, Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism, Hyperparathyroidism, Parathyroidectomy, and Thyroidectomy. Dr. Harding is currently accepting new patients.

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. Runfola is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumor, Stomach Cancer, Vagotomy, and Pancreatectomy.

Charles Castillo is a General Surgeon in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Castillo is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, and Choledocholithiasis. Dr. Castillo is currently accepting new patients.

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. Rula is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Juvenile Angiofibroma, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.

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.

Born and raised in north central Indiana, Dr. Masur attended Wabash College, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Biology. While in college, he was a member of the Alpha-Pi Chapter of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity. He then received his medical training at the Indiana University School of Medicine. He completed his surgical residency in the Phoenix Integrated Surgical Residency program in Phoenix, Arizona.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. Masur is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Epidural Lipomatosis, Juvenile Angiofibroma, Femoral Hernia, and Hernia Surgery.

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.

A native Arizonan, Dr. Haley was born and raised in Tucson. He moved to the Valley of the Sun to complete his undergraduate studies at Arizona State University, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude. He then traveled back to Tucson, earning his medical degree from the University of Arizona College of Medicine. Dr. Haley completed his general surgery training at the Phoenix integrated Surgical Residency program and is board certified. His clinical interests include minimally invasive surgery, endocrine, and breast surgery.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. Haley is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Oophorectomy.

Originally from Youngstown, Ohio, Dr. Damore attended college at Emory University in Atlanta, GA where he graduated summa cum laude in Biology. He continued on to medical school at the University of Cincinnati. Next, he completed five years of General Surgery residency at Saint Louis University Health Sciences Center. Having a great interest in minimally invasive surgery, Dr. Damore spent a year at the Center for Minimally Invasive Surgery at Ohio State University. He then moved to the Phoenix area to begin practice with Advanced Surgical Associates in 1999.Dr. Damore is Board Certified and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He is also a member of the American College of Surgeons and Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons. Special professional interests include minimally invasive surgery, single incision laparoscopic surgery, and medical education. Dr. Damore also is a clinical instructor for the Phoenix Integrated Surgical Residency.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. Damore is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, and Choledocholithiasis.

There are many types of breast disease and cancer; some more serious than others. Each must be identified and treated uniquely. Healing involves the body, mind and spirit of the patient.  All must be addressed to produce the best outcomesInsuring positive results require an integrated association of physicians, medical care providers, friends and communityWe advocate healthy living as a significant contributor to disease prevention and cureWe respect a patient's desire to include alternative therapies in their treatment and healing processWe are committed to remaining at the forefront of medical procedures, technology and medicines, in the treatment and cure of breast cancer and disease.Our patients expect and deserve excellent care.  It is our ambition to exceed that expectation. Dr. Hebert is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Intraductal Papilloma, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Lymphadenectomy.

Dr. Cashman's expertise includes organ transplantation, cancer of the liver and pancreas, and complex hepatobiliary disease. He is also proficient in minimally invasive robotic and laparoscopic surgical procedures for pancreas, liver, kidney, and adrenal disease. He is Board Certified by the American Board of Surgery and is a member of serveral medical societies. Our goal is to provide you with exceptional patient care; committing to the highest level of integrity, ethics and honesty. Dr. Cashman is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Adenoma, Pancreatectomy, and Splenectomy.

Jennifer Preston is a General Surgeon in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Preston is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Preston is currently accepting new patients.

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. Deka is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Gallbladder Disease, Delirium, and Gallbladder Removal.

To help people achieve health for life. Dr. Corn 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.

Peter Ferrara is a General Surgeon and a Hematologist in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Ferrara has been practicing medicine for over 44 years is highly rated in 22 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Hernia, Cholecystitis, Hernia Surgery, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Ferrara is currently accepting new patients.

Daveshni Kumar is a General Surgeon in Mesa, Arizona. Dr. Kumar is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Hernia, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallbladder Disease, Choledocholithiasis, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Kumar is currently accepting new patients.

Elizabeth Mcconnell is a General Surgeon in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Mcconnell is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Anal Fissure, Rectal Prolapse, Hemorrhoids, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

Lynn Calcote is a General Surgeon in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Calcote is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Anal Fissure, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

Noemi Sigalove is a General Surgeon in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Sigalove is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Intraductal Papilloma, Angiosarcoma, and Mastectomy.