Knowing the 100 best doctors in Arizona is vital for accessing high-quality healthcare and specialized expertise. This list provides insight into top-performing doctors across various fields, ensuring that patients can make informed choices about their healthcare providers. In an era of rapid medical advancements and personalized treatments, having a reliable resource to identify experienced and reputable professionals improves patient outcomes and satisfaction. Additionally, for those dealing with complex health issues, this knowledge offers peace of mind, as patients gain confidence that they’re receiving care from top doctors recognized for excellence, innovation, and dedication to their patients’ well-being.


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Az Business magazine’s list of the 100 best doctors in Arizona for 2025 — chosen in conjunction and consultation with healthcare industry leaders, the state’s top healthcare organizations, and utilizing professional ratings — represents the 100 most skilled, innovative and influential doctors in Arizona. Need a doctor? This list will help you. Here are the 100 best doctors in Arizona for 2025:

Jeffrey T. Abildgaard, MD

HonorHealth Scottsdale Shea Medical Center

Specialty: Orthopedics

Judith A. Adams, MD

Mercy Gilbert Medical Center

Specialty: Gynecology

Nazila Adib, MD, ABPN

Denova Collaborative Health

Specialty: Psychiatry

Anthony A. Admire MD, FACS

Admire Plastic Surgery

Specialty: Cosmetic surgery

Background: Dr. Anthony A. Admire, a board-certified plastic surgeon, is renowned for his expertise in facial rejuvenation, offering a refined approach to aesthetic enhancement. Dr. Admire combines advanced techniques with personalized care, ensuring each patient’s experience is rooted in precision and artistry. His dedication to understanding individual aesthetic goals creates a truly collaborative process, where treatments are tailored to enhance one’s unique features. With extensive expertise in facial rejuvenation, Dr. Admire delivers results that empower patients to look and feel their best, focusing on natural beauty and a timeless, refreshed appearance.

Learn more: admireplasticsurgery.com

Nicole O. Afuape, MD

St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center

Specialty: Gynecology

Jane Ahn, DO

Chandler Regional Medical Center

Specialty: Gynecology

Suhail Alam, MD

HonorHealth Scottsdale Shea Medical Center

Specialty: Ophthalmology

Basil Alkhatib, MD

Abrazo Arrowhead Campus

Specialty: Cardiology

Travis Allen, MD

The Pilot Clinic

Specialty: Internal medicine

Dee A. Allred, MD

HonorHealth Scottsdale Thompson Peak Medical Center

Specialty: Family medicine

Dr. Kristopher Alpers

Kristopher Alpers, DDS

Alpers Family & Cosmetic Dentistry

Specialty: Dentistry

Background: Dr. Kristopher Alpers follows an approach to dentistry that allows patients to be well informed and have an active role in their treatment plan. After seeing how cumbersome the patient experience can be — going from general dentist to various specialists and countless appointments — Dr. Alpers knew he wanted to bring all of the latest cosmetic techniques under one roof. With a focus on ongoing Continued Education and training, he’s doing just that: going beyond general dentistry to give patients an unparalleled (and convenient!) start-to-finish experience, with high-quality, advanced cosmetic treatments. He currently serves as a mentor in The Pathway’s dental implant program, a coach in the Bulletproof Dental Practice‘s Mastermind program, and a volunteer for The Neighborhood Christian Clinic in downtown Phoenix.

Learn more: alpersdentistry.com

Mona Amini, MD

Mon’Vie Mind Wellness

Specialty: Psychiatry

Lloyd R. Anderson, MD

Carondelet St. Joseph’s Hospital

Specialty: Neurology

Marwan M. Bahu, MD

Banner-University Medical Center Phoenix

Specialty: Cardiology

Chantay Banikarim, MD

St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center 

Specialty: Pediatrics

F. David Barrow Barranco, MD

Barrow Neurological Institute

Specialty: Neurosurgery

Kathryn L. Bates, DO

TMC Healthcare-Tucson and Carondelet St. Joseph’s Hospital

Specialty: Cardiology

Diana V. Benenati, MD

Carondelet St. Joseph’s Hospital

Specialty: Neurology

John Bradway, MD

OrthoArizona

Specialty: Orthopedics

Donald J. Brooks, MD

Oro Valley Hospital

Specialty: Oncology

Yvette Brown-Shirley, MD

Barrow Neurological Institute

Specialty: Neurology and traumatic brain injury

Timothy J. Byrne, DO

Banner-University Medical Center Phoenix and Abrazo Arrowhead Campus

Specialty: Cardiology

Rayette Casiano, MD

Wonderfully Med

Specialty: Women’s health

Joseph Chambers, MD

Carondelet St. Joseph’s Hospital and Carondelet St. Mary’s Hospital

Specialty: Cardiology

Madhavagopal V. Cherukuri, MD

Abrazo Central Campus and Banner-University Medical Center Phoenix

Specialty: Cardiology

Ali Cohen, MD

Arizona Eye Specialists

Specialty: Ophthalmology

Tania E. Cortas, MD

City of Hope Cancer Center Phoenix

Specialty: Oncology

Background: Dr. Cortas joined City of Hope Cancer Center Phoenix in November 2023 as a medical oncologist, primarily serving patients at City of Hope Cancer Care Tatum Ridge. Triple board certified in internal medicine, hematology and clinical oncology, she has developed a wide range of experience in treating patients with all types of malignancies since completing her postgraduate training, with particular expertise in treating breast, thoracic and gastrointestinal cancers as well as both benign and malignant hematologic conditions. She also helps qualifying patients enroll in clinical trials if they meet specific criteria, providing access to leading-edge therapeutic protocols before they’re widely available. 

Learn more: cityofhope.org/phoenix

Sarika K. Desai, DO

CEO, Arizona Heart 360

Specialty: Cardiology

Raghu V. Devabhaktuni, MD

Valleywise Health Medical Center

Specialty: Psychiatry

Paul D. Douglas, DDS

Douglas Family Dentistry

Specialty: Dentistry

Ziad M. Elghoul, MD

Chandler Regional Medical Center and Banner Casa Grande Medical Center

Specialty: Cardiology

John R. Ehteshami, MD

Cervical Spine Centers

Specialty: Orthopedics

Allan V. Espinosa Morazan, MD

Arizona Oncology

Specialty: Medical oncology and internal medicine

Alfredo Fabrega, MD

Arizona Transplant Associates

Specialty: Renal disease

Scot G. Fechtel, MD

Foothills Neurology

Specialty: Neurology

Karrie Francois, MD

Scottsdale Perinatal Associates

Specialty: Obstetrics and gynecology

Bryan Gawley, MD, FACS

Gawley Plastic Surgery

Specialty: Cosmetic surgery

Briggs Geier, DO

West Valley Women’s Care 

Specialty: Obstetrics and gynecology

Robert Groves, MD

Banner|Aetna

Specialty: Internal medicine

Kristi Harold, MD

Mayo Clinic 

Specialty: Deneral surgeon

Emily Ho, MD, MS, FACS

Ironwood Cancer & Research Center

Specialty: Surgical oncology

Allison B. House, DMD

House Dental

Specialty: Dentistry

Nikhil K. Iyengar, MD

HonorHealth Scottsdale Shea Medical Center 

Specialty: Cardiology

Ayman Jamal, MD

Chandler Regional Medical Center

Specialty: Cardiology

Gary S. Kauffman, MD

HonorHealth John C. Lincoln Medical Center and HonorHealth Scottsdale Shea Medical Center 

Specialty: Interventional cardiology

Aqsa Khan, MD

Mayo Clinic

Specialty: Urology

Farkhanda Khan, MD

Chandler Neurology and Sleep Disorders

Specialty: Psychiatry

Mohammad B. Khan, MD

Chandler Regional Medical Center

Specialty: Neurology

Susan J. Kudlinski, MD

Comprehensive Women’s Healthcare

Specialty: Women’s health 

Nicole Kurnik, MD

Phoenix Children’s Hospital

Specialty: Craniofacial and plastic surgery specialist

Teresa Lam, OD

Refocus Modern Eyecare

Specialty: Ophthalmology 

Ann Langer, MD

Arizona Women’s Care

Specialty: Women’s health

Lee Laris, DO

Phoenix Skin Dermatology

Specialty: Dermatology

Michael T. Lawton, MD

President and CEO

Barrow Neurological Institute

Specialty: Neurosurgery

Background: Dr. Lawton’s neurosurgical expertise includes cerebrovascular disorders (aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations, cavernous malformations, and stroke) and skull base tumors. He has experience in treating more than 5,250 brain aneurysms, 1,200 arteriovenous malformations (AVMs), and 1,200 cavernous malformations, including more than 400 in the brainstem and other highly delicate areas of the brain. He is a member of the the American Academy of Neurological Surgery, the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, the Congress of Neurological Surgeons, the Society of Neurological Surgeons, and the World Academy of Neurological Surgery.

Learn more: barrowneuro.org

David A. Lin, MD

HonorHealth John C. Lincoln Medical Center

Specialty: Interventional cardiology

Cynthia A. Lynch, MD

City of Hope Cancer Center Phoenix

Specialty: Oncology

Ali A. Madani, MD

TMC Healthcare-Tucson

Specialty: Oncology

Terry Maffi, MD

Maffi Clinics

Specialty: Cosmetic surgery

Nolawi Mengesha, MD

Banner Health

Specialty: Internal medicine

Michelle Mix, MD

Abrazo Arrowhead Campus

Specialty: Cardiology

David C. Morales, MD

Advanced Spine and Pain

Specialty: Pain medicine

Rebecca Moran, MD

Circle the City

Specialty: Family practice

Ali Mosharrfa, MD

Mosharrfa Plastic surgery

Specialty: Cosmetic surgery

James Nachbar, MD

Scottsdale Plastic Surgery

Specialty: Cosmetic surgery

Amol Nanak Singh Rakkar, MD

President

Palo Verde Cancer Specialists

Specialty: Oncology

Macelle Neuwirth, MD

Children’s Medical Group

Specialty: Pediatrics

Onyemaechi Okolo-Taku, MD

Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers

Specialty: Medical oncology

Jack Palmer III, MD

Circle the City 

Specialty: Emergency medicine

Nayan Patel, DO

Arizona Digestive Health

Specialty: Gastroenterology

Nina Patel-Hinkle, DO

The CORE Institute 

Specialty: Family medicine

Susan S. Pansing, MD

Abrazo Orthopedic Specialists at Biltmore Terrace

Specialty: Neurology

Duane Pitt, MD

Desert Institute for Spine Disorders

Specialty: Orthopedic surgeon

Clayton Polowy, MD

Ironwood Cancer & Research Center

Specialty: Oncology

Raquel Prati, MD

City of Hope Cancer Center Phoenix

Specialty: Oncoplastic surgery

Brad Racette, MD

Chair of neurology and senior vice president

Barrow Neurological Institute

Specialty: Neurology

Background: Dr. Racette  is a physician-scientist, so he provides care and treatments for patients with Parkinson’s Disease, as well as serves as the executive director of the Barrow Neuro Analytics Center, where advanced computational and statistical methods, immense computing power, and multi-disciplinary collaborations converge to harness the full potential of big data, igniting groundbreaking discoveries and advancing the frontiers of neurological science. The Center’s work spans a diverse range of neurological diseases including stroke, traumatic brain injury, neurodegeneration (Alzheimer’s and related dementias, Parkinson’s disease, ALS), epilepsy, and malignant brain tumors.

Learn more: barrowneuro.org

Joel Rainwater, MD

CIC Vein

Specialty: Interventional radiologist

Reena Gogia Rastogi, MD

Phoenix Children’s

Specialty: Child neurologist

Denise Reddy, MD

Arizona Diagnostic Radiology

Specialty: Diagnostic radiology

Christopher Rex, MD

Peak Dermatology

Specialty: Dermatology

Radha Rishi, MD

Arizona Allergy Associates

Specialty: Allergic and immunological diseases

Richard Rosenberg, MD

President

Arizona Oncology

Specialty: Oncology

Kelly Roy, MD

HonorHealth John C. Lincoln Medical Center 

Specialty: Surgical gynecology

Nima Salari, MD

Desert Institute for Spine Care

Specialty: Orthopedics

Heather Saran, DO

Bright Endocrinology

Specialty: Endocrinology

Mayank Sardana, MD

Mayo Clinic Hospital

Specialty: Cardiology

Jeffrey R. Schriber, MD

Medical director

City of Hope Cancer Center Phoenix

Specialty: Hematology oncology

Jay L. Schwartz, DO

Schwartz Laser Eye Center

Background: Dr. Schwartz is a renowned ophthalmologist who has served as the team eye doctor for the Phoenix Suns since 1999 and the Arizona Diamondbacks since 2002. With over 60,000 LASIK surgeries performed, Dr. Schwartz has earned the trust of countless patients, including professional athletes. His expertise includes Clear Lens Exchange using the latest Light Adjustable Lens technology, EVO ICL, and advanced LASIK procedures. As the founder of Schwartz Laser Eye Center, Dr. Schwartz provides top-tier eye care at three locations in Scottsdale, Glendale, and Mesa. His practice is dedicated to offering state-of-the-art surgical and comprehensive eye care services. Dr. Schwartz has traveled extensively across the United States and Europe, training other surgeons in LASIK techniques, and has hosted international surgeons at his clinic in Scottsdale. He graduated from the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his ophthalmology residency at Midwestern University in Chicago in 1997. He then received specialized fellowship training with Dr. Charles Casebeer, M.D., further refining his surgical skills.

Learn more: schwartzlaser.com

Kristine Sellberg, MD

Phoenix Heart Vein Vascular

Specialty: Cardiology

Sagun Shrestha, MD

City of Hope Cancer Center Phoenix

Specialty: Medical oncology

Toni Stockton, MD, FAAD

Stockton Dermatology

Specialty: Dermatology

Background: Dr. Stockton is a board-certified dermatologist with more than 35 years’ experience in medical, ethnic, surgical and cosmetic dermatology, as well as laser and light therapy. She completed her dermatology residency at King Drew Medical Center in Los Angeles, and later founded Stockton Dermatology in 2000. She is a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology. Dr. Stockton has been named ‘Top Doc’ multiple times by PHOENIX magazine, Consumer Reports and Castle Connolly. In addition, she continues to be an active educator and lecturer for several local and national organizations.

Learn more: stocktondermatology.com

Kristin Struble, MD

Camelback Pediatrics

Specialty: Pediatrics

Wilber Su, MD

Sarver Heart Center

Specialty: Cardiology

DeShawn Taylor, MD

Desert Star Institute for Family Planning

Specialty: Obstetrics and gynecology

Jay Turner, MD, PhD

Barrow Neurological Institute

Specialty: Disorders of the brain and spine

Juan S. Uribe, MD

Barrow Neurological Institute

Specialty: Brain and spinal cord surgery

Sara Vizcarra, DDS

Pinnacle Peak Family Dentistry

Specialty: Dentistry

Joseph R. Volk, MD

Banner Thunderbird Medical Center and Abrazo Central Campus

Specialty: Medical oncology

Michael W. Wolff, MD, FAAPMR

Southwest Spine & Sports

Specialty: Physical medicine and rehabilitation

Background: Chronic back pain is debilitating and can affect every aspect of a person’s life. Dr. Michael Wolff, MD, has dedicated his career to returning his patients to the lifestyle they love using non-surgical solutions to treat the root cause of pain. With more than 28 years safely performing thousands of intradiscal procedures, he leads the Southwest having recently been named the first Master Instructor for the Discseel® Procedure. This natural biologic is administered in his outpatient clinic, sealing leaky discs, promoting new tissue growth and healing. Dr. Wolff’s devotion to help patients find an alternative to lumbar fusion, avoid the risks of surgery and lengthy recovery time has given many patients their lives back.

Learn more: swspineandsports.com

Christopher A. Yeung, MD

DISC – Desert Institute for Spine Care

Specialty: Orthopedic spine surgeon

Edgardo Zavala, MD

Ciao Bella Medical Spa & Vein Clinic

Specialty: Cosmetic surgery

Heather Zechman, MD

Arizona Gynecology Consultants

Specialty: Gynecology