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  • Surgery, Colorectal Surgery
  • 31 years of experience
  • Arizona Preferred Surgeons 18700 N 64th Dr, Glendale, AZ 85308

Brief Intro

I was born and raised in a military family. My father retired at the Navy Base on Whidbey Island, Washington, so I spent most of my grade school years in western Washington state. I attended college at Central Washington University and medical school at the University of Washington. I completed my General Surgery Residency in 1999 and my fellowship training in Colon and Rectal Surgery in 2000. I am now board certified in both specialties. I practiced my first 8 years out of training in western Washington, then relocated to Phoenix in 2008 with my husband and children to be closer to grandparents in Arizona. We love the sunshine and the desert! I am proud to have the Mayo Clinic as my training background. I received great teaching there. I believe God is the greatest surgeon and I strive to use the skills He has gifted me with. I am currently in association with Dr. Adrienne Forstner-Barthell as part of the Colon and Rectal Center of Arizona, a division of Arizona Associated Surgeons. Please see our web sites: www.AZAssociatedSurgeons.com and www.AZColonHealth.com.

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Education Background

MEDICAL SCHOOL

University Of Washington School Of Medicine - 1994

Languages Spoken

  • Spanish
  • English

Location & Hours

  • Arizona Preferred Surgeons
  • 18700 N 64th Dr, Glendale, AZ 85308

Specialties Treated

  • Colorectal Surgery
  • Surgery

Conditions Addressed

  • Malignant Neoplasm of Colon
  • Anal or Rectal Abscess
  • Rectal, Abdomen, Small Intestines, or Colon Cancer
  • Pancreatic Cancer
  • Anal Fissure
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Procedures Performed

  • Colonoscopy
  • Destruction of Lesions on the Anus
  • Hemorrhoid Procedures
  • Small Bowel Resection
  • Hemorrhoid Procedures
  • Appendectomy
  • Proctosigmoidoscopy
  • Pilonidal Cyst Surgery
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Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

  • HealthSmart
  • Magellan Health
  • Mercy Care
  • Banner Health
  • UnitedHealthOne
  • University of Arizona Health Plans
  • Gilsbar 360 Alliance
  • Humana
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Transamerica
  • Health Choice Arizona
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
  • Optum Health
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • Physicians Mutual
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Three Rivers Providers Network (TRPN)
  • Zenith
  • GEHA
  • Cigna
  • CHAMPVA
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Wellcare
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  • Cancer 22
  • Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 18
  • Orthopedics 35
  • Neurology & Neurosurgery 27
  • Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 34
  • Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 37
  • Diabetes & Endocrinology 13
  • Children's Hospital 6
  • Urology 32
  • Psychiatry 28
  • Geriatrics 34
  • Rehabilitation 19
  • Obsterics & Gynecology 3
  • Ear, Nose & Throat 4
  • Rheumatology 1
  • Long Term Care 5
  • Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 3