What
Arizona
DOCS are Saying Why do you work in rural Arizona? To improve access to high quality integrated healthcare to rural communities. —Arthur Chou, MD I grew up in rural areas and it is where I always wanted to work and practice. —Jose L. Vega III, MD I have a passion for serving communities like the one in Yuma, where I grew up. I am bilingual and enjoy providing care to Spanish-speaking patients. —Mary Garcia-Kumirov, MD Family ties to the area on and around Navajo Nation. I have the opportunity to bring services to traditionally underserved and marginalized communities. —Mathew Nelson, DO
I was drawn to the peaceful lifestyle, the leadership of the organization and the knowledge that I was needed and could make an impact on the community I was to serve. —Darlene Melk, MD
I grew up in a rural town in Washington state and felt that rural areas often lack access to healthcare and other resources. —Janeen Bjork, MD
I like the more relaxed pace, short commute, and chance to get to know people better. —J.R. LaVoy, MD
I like to help patients to be healthier and make a difference in their lives. —Ching Wang, MD
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I love helping underserved patients in the area that I am from. —Benjamin Williams, DO Having lived in northern Arizona since 2004, I enjoy the diversity and complexity of rural medicine and rural communities. —Ann Newland, MD
