AZ Top Docs Approves Dr. Samir P. Patel of Arizona Pain Care Center for 2025 AZ Top Docs has reviewed and approved Samir P. Patel, D.O. of Arizona Pain Care Center for 2025. Dr. Patel is the founder and CEO of Arizona Pain Care Center, a premier interventional spine and pain management facility serving the Oro Valley, Arizona community since 2009. Double board certified in anesthesiology and pain medicine by the American Board of Anesthesiology and the American Board of Medical Specialties, Dr. Patel brings a wealth of expertise, innovation, and compassionate care to his practice. Originally from Virginia, Dr. Patel began his academic journey at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, where he completed his undergraduate degree. He earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from the Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in Missouri. Following medical school, he completed a traditional rotating internship at Sun Coast Hospital in Largo, Florida. Read the full article →
AZ Top Docs and AZ Top Dentists are proud to present the following recently reviewed and approved providers for August 2025. AZ Top Docs Include: Anesthesiology Dr. Efrain I. Cubillo IV – Tucson Internal Medicine Dr. Paul Flatley – Phoenix Dr. Simon Olstein – Phoenix Oncology / Hematology Dr. James Y. Choi – Glendale
AZ Top Docs Approves Dr. Carlos Mata of Natural Results Plastic Surgery for 2025 AZ Top Docs has reviewed and approved Carlos Mata, MD of the Natural Results Plastic Surgery for 2025. Dr. Mata is a Harvard-trained, board-certified plastic surgeon based in Scottsdale, Arizona, with over 20 years of experience and more than 20,000 surgical procedures performed. Bilingual in English and Spanish, he is known for combining surgical expertise with compassionate, personalized care. He believes that every patient is unique and deserves results that reflect their individual goals and sense of beauty. Dr. Mata’s interest in plastic surgery began in medical school, where he was inspired by the specialty’s versatility—from cleft lip repairs and trauma reconstruction to aesthetic makeovers and complex cancer surgeries. He often refers to plastic surgeons as “a surgeon’s surgeon,” since they’re trained to operate from head to toe and are frequently called on by other specialists Read the full article →
AZ Top Docs Approves Dr. Eric Cornidez of the Pain Institute of Southern Arizona for 2025 AZ Top Docs has reviewed and approved Eric Cornidez, MD, MBA of the Pain Institute of Southern Arizona for 2025. Dr. Cornidez, a Tucson native and Chief Medical Officer of the Pain Institute of Southern Arizona, is redefining what it means to run a successful medical practice—not just through clinical excellence, but by putting people at the heart of every decision. Born and raised in Tucson’s south side and a graduate of Sunnyside High School, Dr. Cornidez went on to earn a scholarship to Stanford Medical School. While he had numerous opportunities after graduation, his desire to give back to his community brought him home. That homecoming has had a profound impact on Southern Arizona. In 2012, Dr. Cornidez joined a small pain practice. At the time, the practice had just 12 employees. Over Read the full article →
AZ Top Docs and AZ Top Dentists are proud to present the following recently reviewed and approved providers for July 2025. AZ Top Docs Include: Colon & Rectal Surgery Dr. Adrienne Forstner-Barthell – Glendale Psychology Dr. Amy Hsiung – Phoenix Pulmonology / Critical Care Dr. Elias Kakish – Tucson Oncology / Hematology Dr. Madappa Kundranda – Gilbert AZ Top Dentists Include: General Dentistry Dr. Pooja Patel – Peoria Orthodontics Dr. Keiko H. Willcox – Scottsdale
AZ Top Docs and AZ Top Dentists are proud to present the following recently reviewed and approved providers for June 2025. AZ Top Docs Include: Anesthesiology Dr. Samir P. Patel – Oro Valley Pain Management Dr. Samir P. Patel – Oro Valley Plastic / Cosmetic Surgery Dr. Carlos Mata – Scottsdale AZ Top Dentists Include: Endodontics Dr. Thomas McClammy – Scottsdale
OBGYN, Andrew Villa, MD, MBA Awarded As 2025 AZ Top Doc AZ Top Docs has reviewed and approved Dr. Andrew Villa of New Horizons Women’s Care based on merit for 2025. Dr. Villa is a skilled OB/GYN with a specialized focus in robotic surgery, urogynecology, endometriosis, pelvic surgery, high-risk obstetrics, incontinence, and menopause management. A strong advocate for both clinical innovation and community service, Dr. Villa brings a compassionate, patient-centered approach to women’s health, blending advanced surgical expertise with a commitment to personalized care. He earned his medical degree from the University of South Florida College of Medicine in 1987, where he also completed his residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology, serving as chief resident in his final year. He later earned an MBA from the University of Phoenix to expand his leadership skills in the evolving landscape of healthcare. Driven by a passion for innovation, Dr. Villa has undergone extensive Read the full article →
AZ Top Docs and AZ Top Dentists are proud to present the following recently reviewed and approved providers for May 2025. AZ Top Docs Include: Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Dr. Kevin Boesel – Peoria Anesthesiology Dr. Eric G. Cornidez – Tucson Orthopedic Surgery Dr. Joshua Abrams – Phoenix Dr. Brandon E. Gough – Scottsdale
Facial Plastic Surgeon, Todd C. Hobgood, M.D. Awarded As 2025 AZ Top Doc AZ Top Docs has reviewed and approved Dr. Todd Hobgood of Hobgood Facial Plastic Surgery based on merit for 2025. Dr. Hobgood is a nationally recognized facial plastic surgeon based in Scottsdale, Arizona, known for his unwavering focus on procedures of the face and neck. Double board-certified and serving as a board examiner for the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS), Dr. Hobgood is a leading expert in advanced facelift techniques, including the deep plane and mini facelift. Over the course of his distinguished career, Dr. Hobgood has performed more than 1,000 facelifts, 4,000 rhinoplasties, and thousands of other facial procedures—earning him a reputation for delivering natural, refreshed results with a strong emphasis on patient safety and comfort. His approach combines surgical precision with compassionate care, creating a seamless and reassuring experience for every Read the full article →
Dr. Todd M. Kravetz of the Wickenburg Community Hospital Clinic Named 2025 AZ Top Doc Todd M. Kravetz, MD, FACP of the Wickenburg Community Hospital Clinic has been reviewed and approved based on merit by AZ Top Docs for 2025. Board-certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine, Dr. Kravetz brings decades of experience, deep clinical knowledge, and a heartfelt dedication to patient care to his role as Chief of Staff and Clinic Medical Director at Wickenburg Community Hospital Clinic. Dr. Kravetz began his academic journey at Miami University, where he earned both a BA and MS in Zoology. His early interest in medicine was sparked during high school through hospital research in Cincinnati. “I was in high school when I first started thinking about a career in medicine. I became involved with research at a hospital in Cincinnati and before I knew it, I was hooked,” Read the full article →
