Change in Health Choice Coverage
Beginning on October 31, 2023, Desert West OB/GYN will no longer accept Health Choice. Also known as BCBSAZ Health Choice, this local health plan serves [...]
Desert West Celebrates 50 Years of Patient-Focused Care
The year 1973 saw the release of Elton John’s Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, the end of the television series Bonanza, a first-class stamp was 8 [...]
Welcome Back Susan Swenson, RN, WHNP-C
Desert West OB/GYN is pleased to welcome back Susan Swenson, RN, WHNP-C. She will be seeing patients at the Glendale and Arrowhead offices. With a [...]
Congratulations to our Top Docs for 2023!
Samantha Medina, DO and Judy Tom, MD were selected as Phoenix Magazine 2023 Top Docs. This survey of healthcare professionals is conducted by the publication [...]
We are Wishing a Fond Farewell to Dr. Phillips
Robert W. Phillips, MD, FACOG, is retiring from medicine after a long and wonderful career. Since 1987, he has cared for many patients, delivering thousands [...]
Dr. DeSalvo Announces Retirement
After a career of more than 30 years, John DeSalvo, MD, FACOG has announced his retirement as of December 31, 2022. He joined Desert West [...]
Family Nurse Practitioner, Jenifer Underwood, Joins Our Thunderbird and Estrella Offices
Desert West is pleased to introduce Jenifer Underwood, MSN, FNP-C who joins our Thunderbird and Estrella offices in October 2022. Jenifer earned her Bachelor of [...]
Desert West is Proud to Welcome Dr. Emily Fanning
Emily Fanning, MD joins Desert West this month and is practicing at both the Sonoran and Arrowhead offices. She earned her doctorate from The Ohio [...]
Welcome Katie Groff, DO to Our Thunderbird & Estrella Offices
Katie Groff, DO joins Desert West this month at the Thunderbird and Estrella offices. She earned her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree at Midwestern University [...]