2018 Graduates
Rachel Alt, MD

Rachel leads by example. She is always professional and is a very good role model for the junior residents and medical students. Patients and their families only have positive things to say about her care and her bedside manner. She is also the consummate team player, always willing to help others and do what it is needed.  [Ross F. Goldberg, MD, FACS]

Undergraduate Education

University of Iowa

Iowa City, Iowa

Medical School

University of Missouri - Columbia School of Medicine

Columbia, Missouri

Residency Program

General Surgery Residency

Maricopa Medical Center

Phoenix, Arizona

Additional Study

Advanced GI/Minimally Invasive Surgery Fellowship Valley Health System

Ridgewood, New Jersey

Personal

Husband: Henry Daggett


Carmen Elena Flores, MD

On a personal level, Dr. Flores is very likable, outgoing with a keen sense of humor.  She speaks often and proudly of being a devoted wife, mother of four and family provider along with her husband. Most surgeons in training would not be able to juggle the demands of such a family during residency training. Dr. Flores, however has simply excelled. Her family provides her a foundation of stability and purpose, continually driving her to succeed and work with a sense of purpose and commitment. [Daniel M. Caruso, MD, FACS]

Undergraduate Education

University of California Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California

Medical School

University of Illinois College of Medicine

Chicago, Illinois

Residency Program

General Surgery Residency

Maricopa Medical Center

Phoenix, Arizona

Additional Study

Surgical Critical Care & Acute Care Surgery Fellowship University of Nevada

Las Vegas, Nevada

Personal

Husband: Armando Flores

Children: Mileena, Joe, Sally & Addison


Carmen Ioana Tugulan, MD
Wayne State University School of Medicine Detroit, Michigan

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As an individual, Dr. Tugulan is a true pleasure to work with, is eager to learn and demonstrates a level of compassion that far exceeds normal expectations.  She is caring and very considerate of her co-residents and is a very capable leader who communicates exceptionally well in addition to showing an excellent ability to delegate responsibility.  Dr. Tugulan’s integrity and moral foundation is of the highest order.

[Adalberto C. Gonzalez, MD]

Undergraduate Education

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Medical School

Wayne State University School of Medicine

Detroit, Michigan

Residency Program

General Surgery Residency

Maricopa Medical Center

Phoenix, Arizona

Additional Study

Cardiothoracic Surgery Fellowship

Ochsner Medical Center

New Orleans, Louisiana

Personal

Significant Other:  Daniel Rhee



Jarvis Wayne Walters, DO
Midwestern University Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine Glendale, Arizona
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Jarvis emulates poise, maturity and a genuine desire to be a competent, capable physician. He truly takes feedback to heart and works hard to address any areas of weakness.  He is his own worst critic; however, quickly turns his ‘less than perfect’ moments into true learning opportunities. While he is human and makes mistakes, his character and integrity are sound.  He has demonstrated a strong sense of responsibility and dedication to his patients, his colleagues and his family. I wish all of my residents had the insight and courage to look within that Jarvis does.

[Elizabeth M.N. Ferguson, MD, FACS]

Undergraduate Education

University of Oklahoma

Norman, Oklahoma

Medical School

Midwestern University Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine

Glendale, Arizona

Residency Program

General Surgery Residency

Maricopa Medical Center

Phoenix, Arizona

Additional Study

Advanced GI/Minimally Invasive Surgery Fellowship George Washington University

Washington, DC

Personal

Wife: Jessie Walters

Children: Jackson, Jacob & Emma