Dr. Akkad and Katie Minor RNP are wonderful. Always friendly and caring, always take time to listen…read moreand discuss workable care plans. I appreciate the great care they have always provided to me and trust them implicitly! The staff has also always been friendly and professional.. helpful in every way.

From the owner: Affiliated Cardiologists of Arizona…read more   Affiliated Cardiologists of Arizona provides personalized general cardiology care for the Phoenix, Maricopa, Goodyear, and Chandler, Arizona, communities. The practice founders are respected board-certified cardiologists who came together to provide high-quality consultative heart health services. Since its establishment in 1972, Affiliated Cardiologists of Arizona has grown to serve the Phoenix metropolitan area as well as outlying communities.The expert team of cardiologists, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners at Affiliated Cardiologists of Arizona possesses exceptional skills to provide the highest standards of healthcare in cardiovascular medicine. They dedicate themselves to sustaining excellence in patient care through continued education, research, new treatment methods, and innovative technology and procedures. Affiliated Cardiologists of Arizona providers excel in conditions that include peripheral vascular disease, coronary artery disease (CAD), congestive heart failure (CHF), and carotid artery disease. They treat a variety of conditions affecting heart function, such as valvular disease, aortic stenosis, structural heart disease, atrial fibrillation, and other types of arrhythmia, as well as circulatory disorders like varicose veins.Affiliated Cardiologists of Arizona practices preventive medicine to help patients avoid the adverse effects of cardiovascular disease, providing screenings and advice on keepin...

Where do I begin? I've known for the last couple of years that I've wanted to get a lap band from…read moreDr. Simpson. I had first seen him on Sonoran Living Live and then after that I followed him on Twitter. For about a year I would tweet or Facebook him questions about the procedure and he would always get back to me in a timely manner, I wasn't even his patient yet! I am now his patient and as a former surgical scrub tech and now RN, I know I chose the best surgeon to do this procedure for me. The surgery was flawless, I was up and at em', chasing around my toddler three days after my surgery. I would have questions or concerns and he asked me to email him. When I emailed him, he would reply within 5 minutes time and one time he was even OUT OF THE COUNTRY and still replied quickly and said to email him whenever I had a concern. I have NEVER seen patient care like this, truly amazing. Dr. Simpson cares about his patients and their outcome. He wants the procedure to work for them and as long as you follow his guidelines you will be successful. I highly recommend Dr. Simpson for the lap band procedure.

My lap band was installed in Chicago over seven years ago by a different doctor. The last couple of…read moreyears I've been having a lot of issues with acid reflux. I finally realized, with a few other symptoms, that it was the lap band that was causing me the problem. My Chicago doctor forgot to tell me that I need to have the lap band x rayed once a year to confirm it stays in place properly! Since we had moved I looked for a good bariatric specialist in AZ thinking that I would need to have the lap band removed and have the surgery for the gastric sleeve. Imagine my surprise when his staff calmly and matter of factly did an upper GI and said yes the lap band is your problem. See the pouch that has developed? Then Dr. Simpson saw me and said let's try the most conservative treatment first. He removed the water from the band and put me on a liquid diet for two weeks. He explained all of the options and told me let's just take it one step at a time. I was really impressed with his knowledge, manner and professionalism. I feel confident that he will fix the band moving and will then help me maintain the weight loss. Great job!

Dr. Mourelo has a great bedside manner. He is a Kind doctor that really listened to my concerns…read moreduring my appointment. I see him at his office at the Palm Center and his staff is excellent. His front desk gal, Valerie, is so nice and I always feel welcome when I see her or talk with her on the phone. His medical Assistants are also excellent and really nice. I went to Dr. Mourelo because a lot of people I know have had him as their surgeon for various procedures and all really liked him and had good outcomes post op. I have surgery scheduled with him and feel lucky to have such a high rated surgeon.

Definitely would recommend him. He performed surgery on me. Of course I was out and didn't feel a…read morething. But the pre screening appointment was excellent as well. he took his time to understand my concerns and told me what was he going to do and help me with. His office staff is excellent as well. And took care of all the necessary paperwork etc. and I have healed very well. And had no complications. And I am extremely glad I went to him.

There are not enough words in the world to fully express the gratitude I feel for Dr. Amini. From…read morethe very first appointment to my recovery, this extraordinary human being demonstrated the highest level of skill, compassion, and dedication I have ever witnessed in any medical professional. I came to him in one of the scariest, most uncertain times of my life. My condition was complex and I was filled with fear. From the moment I met Dr. Amini I felt something I hadn't felt in a long time -- hope. His calm, confident demeanor was matched by an incredible ability to explain what was going on, what needed to happen, and how we would tackle it together. I immediately knew I was in the best hands possible. The surgery (a Whipple procedure) itself was nothing short of miraculous. What others saw as a high-risk, complicated case, he approached with meticulous precision and unwavering confidence. He not only performed the operation flawlessly, but he did so with a level of care and foresight that I truly believe made all the difference in my outcome. The post-operative care I received was equally exceptional. Although, I weeks in the hospital Dr. Amini checked in constantly, listened to my concerns, and always made me feel heard and respected. This isn't just a surgeon who performs procedures -- this is someone who sees the whole person, who fights for their patients with everything he's got, and who genuinely cares. It's rare and remarkable. I will never forget it Thanks to Dr. Amini, I am here and alive. I get to work, achieve my goals, and live my life again. all because of his expertise, heart, and l unwavering commitment to his patients. If you are looking for a surgeon who specializes in pancreatic issues Dr. Amini is the best and someone who combines world-class medical excellence with amazing bedside manner. He is the absolute best -- a true hero in every sense of the word. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Dr. Amini gave me my life back. In addition, his staff is incredible! From the moment you walk in the doors you feel welcomed. All staff members treat you with respect which rare to find in the medical profession!

I cannot recommend Dr.Pepple highly enough. From my consultation through my gallbladder surgery and…read morerecovery, I felt completely confident that I was in excellent hands. Dr. Pepple took the time to explain everything clearly, answered all of my questions, and made sure I felt comfortable and informed every step of the way. The surgery went smoothly, and my recovery was better than I expected. I'm incredibly grateful for the skill, care, and compassion shown by Dr. Pepple and his entire team from the front office staff to his assistants. Truly an outstanding surgeon.

AVOID. Lost referrals. Deny they accept insurance. They call me RE: referral - oh do not accept…read morethat insurance. Oh we operate multiple businesses here. Other biz accepts that insurance. Appointment goes OK - DOCTOR IS GREAT. Incomplete orders to medical facility. No pain meds @ Rx - another follow-up. Another call to schedule follow-up appointment - forgot to schedule. Unsure if this is "in play" here, but more and more medical practices are nothing more than shells macerating for some conglomerate. Doctors are employees without any ownership or oversight for the staff. Staff turnover is horrific with least cost apparent. There is a valley urology multi-location practice than worse than this. But my opinion a race to the bottom.

I saw Dr. Zhubii on 2-11-2025 to discuss surgery for my frequent diverticulitis flare up…read moreHe explained why surgery would benefit me and I agree to this procedure He explained it would take around two weeks before someone would contact me from his office I did receive a call from staff around a week and a half later to find out what hospital and date would be best for me. It has been 4 weeks since my office visit and I have not heard from Dr. Zhubi office. I don't feel confident dealing with a surgeon or his staff that do not follow up or communicate with patients. This doctor and staff have lost my confidence and I will seek medical care elsewhere.

Wow! Dr. Casano and staff are just amazing! Everyone made you feel as though you were the only…read morepatient, and they were there to look out for your needs. The empathy the staff shows before, hopefully during, and after your procedure makes you feel relaxed and confident that your well-being is in good hands. The facility was clean and with ample parking.

The plastic surgeon coordinator / scheduler is extremely rude and condescending! Today, at 3:30, I…read morecalled in asking to speak with a certain person (after leaving a voicemail twice in three days). The coordinator proceeded to tell me I was calling the wrong area and that every time I leave a message she has to forward my call (huffing and puffing). I proceeded to TRY and ask her what number I should be dialing on the IVR - before I could, instead, she just ignored me and transferred my call. I was unsuccessful in reaching my person I needed, so I called her back to let her know that if she tells patients they are directing their calls to the wrong, area she should also provide them with a solution ex: tell them where to dial and that she was extremely rude. She then said, "your agent is ready do you want me to transfer you now?" I said "I'd like you to not be rude and then transfer me nicely!" She then said "oh, sweetie, I hope you have an amazing day!" In a condescending tone, transferred me with no apology, and my agent I needed was not available. "Great staff?" Not the plastic surgeon coordinator!