OsteoarthritisofFoot near Payson, AZ

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.

Care Philosophy: We are a Patient Centered Medical Home: Physicians, nurse practitioners, and staff work closely with patients to provide your health care needs. Our team collaborates with multiple specialists to provide comprehensive, coordinated care for our patients. We offer extended hours and same day appointments for our patients, preventing unnecessary emergency room visits and hospitalizations.

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 patie

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.

Biography: Dr. John Alessi, DO is a Family Practitioner who practices in Prescott Valley, AZ. He is 67 years old and has been practicing for 38 years. Dr. John Alessi, DO is affiliated with Yavapai Regional Medical Center.

Care Philosophy: Dr. Charles Connell is a Podiatrist serving the Mesa area for more than 25 years.

Biography: Dr. Jennifer Goddard, MD is a Family Practitioner who practices in Prescott, AZ. She is 44 years old and has been practicing for 16 years. Dr. Jennifer Goddard, MD is affiliated with Yavapai 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.