Physician Stories

In Setting Ethical Standards in a Field Where Misinformation Thrives, Tammy Penhollow, DO, a Navy veteran, anesthesiologist, and pain specialist discusses setting ethical standards within her practice and specialty.

In The Power of Unity, we take a closer look at organized medicine through the eyes of medical association leaders, Jane Lyons, MD, Board President of MCMS and Nadeem Kazi, MD, Board President of ArMA.

In Bring Psychiatry to the Forefront of Medicine, Mona Amini, MD, sheds light on concierge psychiatry and how this newer medical model is helping her better help her patients. 

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Deshawn Taylor, MD, discusses her unflinching drive to help more underserved women learn more about their health and reproductive rights in A Ray of Life for the Underserved. 

In Paving the Way in Colon & Rectal Surgery, we discuss colorectal surgery and decentralized medical practices with renowned colorectal surgeon, Adrienne Forstner-Barthell, MD.  

We discuss leadership and leading in primary care in An Entrepreneurial Spirit in Primary Care with physician executive, Vishal Verma, MD, MBA. 

In Medical Maverick, Andrew Weil, MD, shares the progress he sees his medical specialty, integrative medicine has created and what the future holds for it. 

Daniel Hurley, MD, shares his thoughts on big data and its effects on otolaryngology and his practice in Improving Patient Care with Useful Information. 

Priya Radhakrishnan, MD, shares her thoughts on graduate medical education in Arizona and her medical journey in Preparing Tomorrow's Doctors. 

In Building On A Medical Family Legacy, Dr. Chris Yeung, an orthopedic spine surgeon, shares his medical journey and discusses how insurance impacts his practice. 

In An Inspiration for Neuroscience Research, Dr. Amelia Gallitano we learn how her research will help gene therapies  and shape the future of mental health. 

In A Challenging Medicine's Status Quo, Dr. Sue Sisley shares her journey in getting the opportunity to research medical cannabis.

In Maricopa County's Disease Detectives, Drs. Rebecca Sunenshine and Nick Staab, share how their team at MCPHD stop the spread of diseases and vaccine hesitancy.

In A Commitment to Quality Through Value-based Care, Dr. David Ott shares his passion for helping patients through a standard of high quality.

In Rural Health Champion, Dr. Rooney shares with readers her love for Globe and her  passion for rural health. She makes a pitch for physicians to consider rural Arizona.

In A Reflection on Diversity, Dr. Stockton shares insights from a career full of triumphs overcoming many biases. She shares how diversity will improve Arizona's physician workforce.

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In From the Brink to Redemption, Dr. Faria shares how she overcame major obstacles to become a physician and now specializes in treating other physicians. 

In Changing Medicine with a Smile, Dr. Agarwal shares his enthusiastic passion for pediatrics and how that's helped his practice grow even during a pandemic.

In Inspired to Fight a Deadly Virus, Dr. Lynch shares his experience with COVID-19 patients in New York City early in the pandemic and advises his peers considering private practice.

In A Human Connection, Dr. Radhi shares why she became an oncologist and how CTCA's cancer treatment methods help her feel she's truly making a difference. 

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In Putting the Pieces Together: Finding Balance in a Fragemented System, Dr. Murcko shares how to maintain balance and her different external endeavors that make her who she is.

In Expanding Access Through Streamlined Process, Dr. Salek addresses the topic of serving Arizona's underserved populations.

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In The World of the Heart: Thoughts on Cardiology and Caring for Arizona's Veterans, Dr. Biglari shares his experiences in cardiology.

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In Understanding the Forest from the Trees: A Conversation on Business & Medicine, Dr. Mills shares his entrepreneurial spirit. 

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In Conquering Pain: A Conversation on Team-Based Care, Dr. Hogan shares his experiences in pain management and the Opioid crisis.

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In Collegiality and Mentorship - Thriving as Women in Medicine Today, Dr. Neumayer shares her experiences as a mentor for women in medicine.

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In Appropriate Intervention and Expanding Access, Dr. Richard Manch shares his thoughts on government and healthcare. 

In Improving Outcomes, Dr. Bernard Bendok shares how medical technologies continue to be great tools for improving patient outcomes.

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