I enjoy hiking, skiing and spending time outdoors with my wife and two boys. Dr. Skirko is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Velopharyngeal Insufficiency, Palatopharyngeal Incompetence, Pierre Robin Sequence, Micrognathia, and Adenoidectomy.

Beyond the clinic and the operating room, I am heavily engaged in research, education, and mentorship of students, residents, and faculty. I have served on the Executive Councils of the American Association of Endocrine Surgeons (AAES) and International Association of Endocrine Surgeons, and as an Officer of the AAES. The AAES sets the standards for endocrine surgery in the United States and is highly influential around the world. I co-authored the AAES Thyroidectomy Guidelines, led the development of the Operative Standards for Adrenalectomy for Adrenal Cancer, and currently serve on the Accreditation Committee of the Commission on Cancer. I firmly believe in these organizations as they advocate for patients, and their missions help advance the science and art of endocrine surgery and care for patients diagnosed with cancer. I’m also directly involved in supporting the missions of multiple patient advocacy groups that promote awareness of thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal disorders. Dr. Miller is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Hyperparathyroidism, Adrenocortical Carcinoma, Adrenal Cancer, Thyroidectomy, and Parathyroidectomy.

I enjoy educating my patients and spending time with family and friends. Dr. Ghaderi is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Gastrectomy, and Gastric Bypass.

Neurosurgical translational research (temporal lobe epilepsy and spinal cord stimulation), neurosurgical education, reading and swimming. Dr. Weinand is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Subdural Hematoma, Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly, Awake Craniotomy, and Orchiectomy.

I like to read, travel and spend time with family and friends.. Dr. Gries is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Delirium, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Appendectomy, and Gastrostomy.

When not working I enjoy spending time with my family including our four dogs, welding and wood working. To stay healthy I hike in and around Tucson as well as box at a local gym. Dr. Lowe is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Compartment Syndrome, Fractured Spine, Infectious Arthritis, Fasciotomy, and Hip Replacement.

I enjoy biking, 4 wheeling, skiing, CrossFit, home improvement projects, travelling, spending time with family and friends. Dr. Turker is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, Trigger Thumb, and Dupuytren Contracture.

In my free time I enjoy spending time with family, good food, lifting weights, and jiu-jitsu. Dr. Askam is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top area of expertise is Hip Replacement.

Katie Artz is a General Surgeon in Tucson, Arizona. Dr. Artz is highly rated in 21 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Colostomy, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Artz is currently accepting new patients.

Zeno Pfau is a General Surgeon in Tucson, Arizona. Dr. Pfau is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hammer Toe, Tendinitis, Ingrown Toenail, Plantar Fasciitis, and Nerve Decompression.

David Pedersen is a General Surgeon in Tucson, Arizona. Dr. Pedersen is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy. Dr. Pedersen is currently accepting new patients.

Jeffrey Monash is a General Surgeon in Tucson, Arizona. Dr. Monash is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Hypervitaminosis A, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Monash is currently accepting new patients.

Ernesto Molmenti is a General Surgeon and a Transplant Surgeon in Tucson, Arizona. Dr. Molmenti is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Liver Failure, Hypothermia, Kidney Transplant, and Pancreas Transplant. Dr. Molmenti is currently accepting new patients.

Ashley Northcutt is a General Surgeon in Tucson, Arizona. Dr. Northcutt is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Subdural Hematoma, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy.

My partner and I enjoy taking our dog, Rocky on hikes. We maintain a healthy lifestyle by incorporating regular exercise, weightlifting and a nutritious diet. I enjoy watching the latest movies, but my favorite genre is horror movies! I enjoy music, both Arabic and English music. We love to travel and explore new cities and food scenes around the world. We particularly enjoy a great local brewery and restaurant. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer in Men, Breast Cancer, Hernia, Mastectomy, and Gastric Bypass.

I enjoy spending quality time with friends/family, hiking, and traveling. Her top areas of expertise are Epilepsy, Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, and Glioma.

I love backpacking, running, cycling and generally being outdoors which Tucson is the best for. I also enjoying reading and cooking plant based meals especially Thai stir fry and baking bread. His top area of expertise is Hepatic Ischemia.

My clinical interest is focused primarily on orthopaedic traumatology, which encompasses a wide range of muskuloskeletal injuries to bones, tendons, ligaments and soft tissue. In addition to taking care of patients with new injuries, I also manage downstream issues that arise after trauma such as stiffness, nonunion, malunion limb deformity, chronic osteomyelitis and post-traumatic arthritis. Her top areas of expertise are Infectious Arthritis, Septic Arthritis, and Hip Replacement.

While I’m not working, I enjoy spending time with my wife and son in the outdoors enjoying new restaurants, exploring new places in Tucson and abroad, and playing sports. His top areas of expertise are Infectious Arthritis, Septic Arthritis, and Fasciotomy.

In addition to spending time with family and friends, I enjoy music, art, cooking, hiking, and Pure Barre. Her top areas of expertise are Radial Nerve Dysfunction, Distal Median Nerve Dysfunction, Ulnar Nerve Dysfunction, and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

I’m passionate about advancing spine care through surgical innovation, outcomes research, and medical education, and I remain actively engaged in mentorship and clinical teaching. My clinical interests span minimally invasive spine surgery, complex spine reconstruction, spinal oncology, and deformity correction, with a strong focus on personalized, evidence-based care.Outside of the operating room, I enjoy spending time with my family, exploring the outdoors, and supporting health outreach programs. I’m also involved in global neurosurgery initiatives aimed at improving access to advanced spine care in underserved regions. Fluent in English and Arabic, I strive to provide inclusive, culturally attuned care that respects the backgrounds and needs of every patient I serve. Dr. Mathkour is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Chiari Malformation Type 2, Chiari Malformation, Split Spinal Cord Malformation, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Posterior Fossa Decompression.

I enjoy family, friends, medical photography and fly fishing. Dr. Mcclenathan is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, and Choledocholithiasis.

I enjoy playing the piano, cooking, gardening and playing golf. Dr. Nejad is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Epidural Lipomatosis, Juvenile Angiofibroma, and Umbilical Hernia.

In my spare time, I enjoy golfing, cooking, traveling, and spending time with my family.

I love to spend time with my wife and 4 children exploring Tucson and its various restaurants, hiking, walking our two dogs, and otherwise enjoying the outdoors. When not at one of my kids events, I enjoy endurance sports and have previously participated in several long distance running, cycling and triathlon events. I am an avid fan of The Ohio State Buckeyes and the Seattle Mariners.