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
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