AZ Top Docs and AZ Top Dentists are proud to present the following recently reviewed and approved providers for December 2025. AZ Top Docs Include: Dermatology Dr. Carsten R. Hamann – Mesa Dr. Dathan Hamann – Phoenix Dr. Michael McBride – Phoenix
AZ Top Docs Approves Dr. Jerrelle Copeland of Gold Canyon Internal Medicine for 2025 AZ Top Docs has reviewed and approved Dr. Jerrelle Copeland of Gold Canyon Internal Medicine for 2025. Established in 2018, Gold Canyon Internal Medicine has quickly become a trusted source of high-quality healthcare for families throughout the Gold Canyon and Mesa communities. Led by Dr. Copeland, a board-certified internist with more than 30 years of experience in comprehensive adult care, the practice is built on the belief that exceptional healthcare should be accessible, personalized, and focused on long-term wellness. Dr. Copeland specializes in preventive medicine and chronic disease management, offering patients a thoughtful and thorough approach to maintaining their health and addressing ongoing medical needs. Her experience, combined with a warm and patient-centered philosophy, has made her a respected and reliable healthcare partner in the East Valley. With convenient locations in both Gold Canyon and Mesa, Read the full article →
AZ Top Docs Approves Dr. Thomas V. McClammy of North Scottsdale Endodontics for 2025 AZ Top Docs has reviewed and approved Dr. Thomas V. McClammy of North Scottsdale Endodontics for 2025. Dr. McClammy has been committed to excellence in dentistry since 1982. For 15 years, he operated a thriving general practice in Oregon, driven by an insatiable dedication to continuing education and a desire to provide the finest care possible—an enthusiasm he continues to bring to his work today. A pioneer in dental innovation, Dr. McClammy was among the first general practitioners in the United States to integrate the Surgical Operating Microscope into everyday clinical practice. His early adoption of this technology sparked significant interest within the dental community, leading him to lecture at the California Dental Association symposium in San Francisco in 1996. His presentation opened the door to additional speaking opportunities and helped advance widespread understanding of the Read the full article →
AZ Top Docs and AZ Top Dentists are proud to present the following recently reviewed and approved providers for November 2025. AZ Top Docs Include: Family Practice Dr. Gary Knighton – Mesa
AZ Top Docs and AZ Top Dentists are proud to present the following recently reviewed and approved providers for October 2025. AZ Top Docs Include: Gastroenterology Dr. Elizabeth Cruz – Phoenix Internal Medicine Dr. James F. Keane – Mesa Dr. Srivani Srikantiah – Scottsdale Neurology Dr. Guillermo Moguel-Cobos – Phoenix Ophthalmology Dr. Cameron Javid – Tucson Dr. Madhavi Kurli – Phoenix Orthopedic Surgery Dr. Jimmy Chow – Phoenix Dr. Judd E. Cummings – Scottsdale Pediatric Psychology Dr. Kathleen Bree – Scottsdale Plastic / Cosmetic Surgery Dr. James M. Nachbar – Scottsdale Vascular Surgery Dr. Paul J. Riesenman – Mesa
AZ Top Docs Approves Dr. Adrienne Forstner-Barthell of Arizona Associated Surgeons for 2025 AZ Top Docs has reviewed and approved Dr. Adrienne Forstner-Barthell of Arizona Associated Surgeons for 2025. Dr. Forstner-Barthell is a board-certified colon and rectal surgeon with a distinguished career devoted to the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of colorectal conditions. Renowned for her expertise and compassionate approach, she is deeply committed to providing individualized, patient-centered care that empowers each person to take charge of their health. After returning to the Valley in 2006, Dr. Forstner-Barthell established a female-focused colon and rectal practice, creating a welcoming environment where patients receive exceptional care for a wide range of conditions. Her approach blends clinical precision with empathy, ensuring comfort and confidence at every step of the treatment process. Dr. Forstner-Barthell’s training began at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, where she earned her medical degree. She went on to complete specialized Read the full article →
AZ Top Docs and AZ Top Dentists are proud to present the following recently reviewed and approved providers for September 2025. AZ Top Docs Include: Internal Medicine Dr. Jerrelle Copeland – Gold Canyon AZ Top Dentists Include: Endodontics Dr. Thomas V. McClammy – Scottsdale
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 →
