PatellofemoralPainSyndromePFPS near Maricopa, AZ

Biography: Dr. Matthews is a fellowship-trained orthopedic sports medicine surgeon specialized in advanced operative and non-operative management of injuries related to the hip, knee, shoulder and elbow. He specializes in knee ligament reconstructions (ACL, PCL, and multi-ligamentous injuries), meniscus tears, shoulder instability, rotator cuff tears, hip arthroscopy, and elbow injuries in the throwing athlete. He also has a special interest in cartilage restoration. Dr. Matthews grew up in Tucson, Arizona and obtained his medical degree at the University of Arizona. He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at the University of Buffalo in New York where he also served as an assistant team doctor for collegiate athletes. Dr. Matthews then completed an orthopedic sports medicine fellowship at the prestigious Thomas Jefferson Rothman Institute in Philadelphia. During his fellowship, he served as an assistant team physician in the care of professional athletes including the Philadelphia Eagles and Phillies, as well as local colleges and high-schools. Dr. Matthews is an active member of several sports medicine societies and has authored numerous publications related to sports medicine. He continues to be actively involved in clinical research while utilizing advanced arthroscopic techniques to provide the highest quality of care. In his free time, Dr. Matthews enjoys hiking, snowboarding, home remodeling, traveling, and spending quality time with friends and family.

Care Philosophy: My mission, along with the Dignity Health Medical Group, is to focus on innovative clinical care and the pursuit of excellence through scholarly activities. This allows me to provide patients with state-of-the-art patient services and exceptional patient experiences.

Biography: Dr. Ayub has given many presentations on topic such as Well Child Examination, Pneumonia and Subsequent Cardiovascular Disease Risk, Refeeding Syndrome. While she has a specialty in helping people with diabetes, patients who are hypertensive, and pediatrics through geriatrics; she is committed to solving the most challenging medical cases.

Care Philosophy: My mission, along with the Dignity Health Medical Group, is to focus on innovative clinical care and the pursuit of excellence through scholarly activities. This allows me to provide patients with state-of-the-art patient services and exceptional patient experiences.

Biography: Dr. Braiden Heaps, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist who practices in Gilbert, AZ. He is 38 years old and has been practicing for 10 years. Dr. Braiden Heaps, MD is affiliated with Mercy Gilbert Medical Center.

Biography: Dr. Samuel Tytler, MD is a Family Practitioner who practices in Chandler, AZ. He is 36 years old. Dr. Samuel Tytler, MD is affiliated with Chandler Regional Medical Center.

Care Philosophy: Trauma comes alongside a stressful situation. Dr. Karim takes pride in caring for his patients both in and out of the operating room. From the young to the elderly, Dr. Karim nurtures patients through this stressful time. He repairs the injuries with the goal to return to a normal form and function with consideration of the individual needs and to meet the overall goals during treatment.

Biography: Dr. Surinder Bharara, MD is a Family Practitioner who practices in Chandler, AZ. She is 59 years old and has been practicing for 35 years. Dr. Surinder Bharara, MD is affiliated with Chandler Regional Medical Center.

Biography: Dr. Joseph Nelson is a fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon that is specialized in surgery of the hip and knee. He has advanced training in anterior hip replacement, robotic knee replacement, partial knee replacement, and outpatient joint replacement. Because his practice is focused on hip and knee replacement, he has a keen understanding of the intricacies and complexities involved in these surgeries. This allows him to serve as a referral source for both simple and complex joint replacements. A pioneer of the ROSA robotic surgery program at Dignity Health Medical Group, Dr. Nelson and his team are dedicated to developing and investigating operative techniques and protocols with the potential to enhance recovery and improve patient outcomes. Dr. Nelson is a 5th-generation Arizona native, having grown up in Mesa, Arizona. He completed his undergraduate studies in Public Health at Brigham Young University before enrolling at the University of Arizona for medical school. In medical school he was inducted into Alpha Omega Alpha for top academic performance and the Gold Humanism Honor Society for showing outstanding compassion and respect for patients and their families. He then went on to complete his Orthopedic Surgery residency at the University of Michigan Health System. While there, he served as an assistant team physician for the University of Michigan football and hockey teams. Dr. Nelson then sub-specialized by completing a fellowship in Adult Reconstruction and Joint Replacement at the world-renowned Anderson Orthopedic Research Institute in Alexandria, Virginia. Dr. Nelson is an active member in multiple societies including the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons. In his free time, Dr. Nelson enjoys spending time in the mountains, playing disc golf and pickle ball, but most of all, spending time with his family. Dr. Nelson and his wife are the parents of three beautiful girls.

Biography: Dr. Osaf Ahmed, MD is an Internist who practices in Chandler, AZ. He is 63 years old and has been practicing for 38 years. Dr. Osaf Ahmed, MD is affiliated with Chandler Regional Medical Center.