Along with our philosophy of personal and compassionate care, we hold an absolute commitment to quality. Every Desert West physician, in each of our four conveniently located offices, is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. We strive to provide the highest quality, compassionate care to each of our patients. The physicians of Desert West have been caring for women in the Northwest Valley since 1973.
To learn more about our physicians and nurse practitioners, please click on their names.
OB/GYN:
Dr. Phillips obtained a B.A.degree in Chemistry and a Medical Doctorate degree from the University of New Mexico. Following an internship and residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the Maricopa County Medical Center in Phoenix, he became board certified in 1989. He is certified by the Accreditation Council for Gynecologic Endoscopy and is a fellow of the American College of Obstetrics & Gynecology. Dr. Phillips has been with Desert West since 1987.
Dr. Tom received both her B.S. degree in Chemistry and her Medical Doctorate degree from the University of Oregon. She completed a residency in Obstetrics & Gynecology at the Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center in Phoenix and has been board certified since 1991. A fellow of the American College of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Dr. Tom joined Desert West in 1996.
Dr. Oehler obtained a B.A. degree in Psychology from the University of Notre Dame and a Medical Doctorate degree from the Tulane University School of Medicine. In the year 2000 after completing a residency in Obstetrics & Gynecology at the Maricopa County Medical Center in Phoenix, she joined Desert West. A fellow of the American College of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Dr. Oehler became board certified in 2002.
Dr. DeSalvo received both his B.S. and Medical Doctorate degree from the University of Illinois then completed an internship and residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Lutheran General Hospital, University of Chicago Affiliate. A fellow of the American College of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Dr. DeSalvo joined Desert West in 1999. He became certified by the American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology in 1995.
Dr. Koon obtained a B.S. in Chemistry from Vanderbilt University and a Medical Doctorate degree from the University of Tennessee. He then completed an internship and residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the Tulane University Medical Center. A fellow of the American College of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Dr. Koon has been board certified since 2003. He joined Desert West in 2004.
Dr. Jaacks received both an undergraduate degree and a medical doctorate degree from the University of Creighton in Nebraska. Following a residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Florida at Pensacola, she joined Desert West in 2006. Dr. Jaacks is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology and is a fellow of the American College of Obstetrics & Gynecology.
Dr. Zhang obtained her undergraduate degree from Arizona State University and her medical doctorate degree from the University of Arizona. After completing a residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Texas in 2007, she returned to Arizona and joined Desert West. Dr. Zhang is Board qualified.
Dr. Bennion received both her B.S. degree in Human Biology and a Medical Doctorate degree from Creighton University. She completed a residency in Obstetrics & Gynecology at Akron General Medical Center in Ohio and has been board certified since 2008. She is a fellow of the American College of Obstetrics & Gynecology and joined Desert West in 2008.
Dr. Goad earned a B.S. degree in Biology from Benedictine University (Illinois) and a Doctorate degree from the Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine in Glendale. She completed a residency in Obstetrics & Gynecology at Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center and is board eligible. Dr. Goad joined Desert West in 2009.
A newcomer to Desert West, Dr. Doan has practiced in Phoenix since 2004. She graduated from the Medical College of Wisconsin and completed her residency at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center. She is certified by the American Board Obstetrics & Gynecology.
Gynecology:
Dr. Borch-Christensen obtained his undergraduate degree and a medical doctorate degree from the University of Copenhagen. Following an internship in internal medicine and cardiology at Sundby Hospital in Copenhagen, he completed a residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the Maricopa County Medical Center in Phoenix. A fellow of the American College of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Dr. Borch-Christensen is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology.
Dr. Wilkey obtained an undergraduate degree at Cornell University and a doctor of medicine degree from the University of Arizona. She completed both her internship and residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the Maricopa Counter Medical Center before joining Desert West in 1985. A fellow of the American College of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Dr. Wilkey is board certified.
Dr. Polansky received a B.A. degree and a doctor of medicine degree from the University of Iowa. She completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at University of Iowa Hospital before moving to the Valley and joining Desert West in 1987. Board certified since 1987 and recertified in 1996, Dr. Polansky is a fellow of the American College of Obstetrics & Gynecology.
Dr. Kennedy received his undergraduate degree from St. Vincent University (New Jersey) and his medical doctorate degree from the University of Guadalajara. Following his internship at St. Barnabus Medical Center and residency at Monmouth Medical Center, he worked in private practice for more than 20 years before joining Desert West in 2008.
Nurse Practitioners:
Andrea “Andi” has been in nursing for over 20 years. After many years working as both an ICU and Labor and Delivery nurse, she received her Nurse Practitioner certificate from the University of Phoenix in 1995. Andi joined the Desert West staff in 1996.
Cecelia “CeCe” began her nursing career in 1985 in Wyoming prior to moving to Phoenix in 1986 when she joined the nursing staff at Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center in the postpartum service. Cece worked at various hospitals while obtaining her master’s degree in maternal-child nursing/nurse practitioner at Arizona State University. She has been with Desert West since 1999.
Cynthia “Cindy” attended Arizona State University where she received her nursing degree in 1992. She later became certified as a nurse practitioner in 1997 from the University of Phoenix. Cindy has many years of hospital experience in labor and delivery as well as experience in the office setting as a women’s health nurse practitioner. Also an instructor for the University of Phoenix, Cindy joined the Desert West staff in 2008.
Founders Emeritus:
Dr. Hasse received his doctor of medicine degree from Autonomous University of Guadalajara, M.D. He founded Desert West in 1973 and held a number of leadership roles as a member of the Banner Thunderbird medical staff. Dr. Lange was a graduate of the Louisiana Sate University Medical School and joined Dr. Hasse as one of the founding physicians in 1973. Both are board certified and fellows of the American College of Obstetrics & Gynecology. Drs. Hasse and Lange are now retired from the practice.