I am so very proud of the surgeon he has grown into and is becoming. He is exactly the kind of trainee that makes this job so rewarding. He will be greatly missed when he graduates. I would hire him back as a partner without hesitation if he chose to return to Arizona. I am confident that he will not only master his craft and provide exceptional care to patients, but he will advance the science and improve the way we care for patients and their pathology. [Elizabeth M.N. Ferguson, MD, FACS]
Undergraduate Education
Lehigh University
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Medical School
A.T. Still University-Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine
Kirksville, Missouri
Residency Program
Creighton University School of Medicine/Maricopa Medical Center
General Surgery Residency
Phoenix, Arizona
Additional Study
Bariatric Surgery Fellowship
Reading Hospital
Reading, Pennsylvania
Personal
Hobbies: Hiking, Road biking, Traveling, Science fiction novels/movies
Dr. Helmick was excellent in the operation room with steady hands and a cool, calm demeanor. She had good clinical acumen in the CTICU and great compassion for the patients. Her work ethic was highly impressive and she was always willing to go above and beyond for the ultimate good of the patient. She is tireless and her energy is infectious.[Ross Bremner, MD, PhD]
Undergraduate Education
University of Kansas
Lawrence, Kansas
Medical School
Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University
Glendale, Arizona
Residency Program
General Surgery Residency
Creighton University School of Medicine/Maricopa Medical Center
Phoenix, Arizona
Future Work Experience
TBD – Thoracic Fellowship Match on 5/12/21
Chris is a superb Chief resident who manages patients very well and independently. He is self-motivated, with superb clinical knowledge and skill. He possesses excellent critical thinking and bedside manner.
[Kaveh Najafi, DO]
Undergraduate Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, Arizona
Medical School
Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University
Phoenix, Arizona
Residency Program
General Surgery Residency
Creighton University School of Medicine/Maricopa Medical Center
Phoenix, Arizona
Future Work Experience
Surgical Critical Care Fellowship
Honor Health Scottsdale
Scottsdale, Arizona
Tina is a Program Director’s dream – hard working, affable, responsible, intelligent, keen and perceptive. She possesses all of the intangibles that cannot be taught: drive, motivation, insight and intellectual curiosity. She has an uncanny ability to connect almost immediately with patients and their families, putting them at ease at what can be a terrifying, devastating time for them. She is the very definition of perseverance, dedication, compassion, drive and integrity. [Elizabeth M.N. Ferguson, MD, FACS]
Undergraduate Education
Williams College
Williamstown, Massachusetts
Medical School
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
Rochester, Minnesota
Residency Program
General Surgery Residency
Creighton University School of Medicine/Maricopa Medical Center
Phoenix, Arizona
Future Work Experience
Complex General Surgical Oncology Fellowship
Virginia Commonwealth University/Massey Cancer Center
Richmond, VA
Personal
Pet: Pepper (kitty)
Hobbies: Hiking, backpacking, rock climbing, violin, singing, medical/surgical mission work, Habitat for Humanity building projects