James Velarde, Certified Phlebotomist
With over 39 years of experience as a phlebotomist, James has built a career defined by both clinical excellence and genuine human connection. Known for his calm demeanor and lighthearted sense of humor, he has a unique ability to put patients at ease—turning what can often be a stressful...
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Ambur Lindstrom-Mette, DNP, FNP-C
Ambur became a RN in 2002; she earned her associate’s degree from Pima Community College. She started her nursing career at Northwest Medical Center, where she worked for six years in various departments, all with a cardiac emphasis. She returned to school to earn her BSN from Northern Arizona...
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Joyce Chino-Kaydahzinne, MSN, FNP-C
Her nursing career began in the United States Air Force in 2001, where she served as a medic, corpsman, and emergency medical technician (EMT). During her deployment to Afghanistan in 2007, she provided care for military personnel and civilians in medical and surgical wards. In 2008, Joyce earned an...
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Liz Chavez, BSHA
Liz brings over 20 years of valuable experience in the healthcare field, moving up through various roles such as Lead Medical Assistant, Surgery Scheduler, and Clinic Supervisor, before taking on the Practice Manager role with HCS. Her colleagues speak highly of her as a detail-oriented, organized, and professional leader...
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Diana Barnes, MSN, FNP-C
As a Family Nurse Practitioner with Healthcare Solutions Centers (HCS), Diana Barnes exemplifies the HCS mission of providing accessible, compassionate, and high-quality care with a strong focus on wellness, prevention, and patient well-being. She practices in the best professional interest of every patient, addressing both urgent needs and long-term...
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Melodie Barillaro, RN
Melodie is a registered nurse who grew up in New Mexico. Melodie attended the University of New Mexico’s EMS Academy for her EMT-Basic education. She then moved and gained her EMT-Intermediate training at the New England EMS Institute. Her first job in medicine was as an EMT working as...
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Lindsey Teel, MSN, FNP-C
Lindsay Teel is a certified Family Nurse Practitioner and has been practicing since receiving her license in 2005. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from University of Arizona in 1999. From 1999 to 2005 she worked as a Registered Nurse in the Cardiovascular ICU and Emergency Room. She received...
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Maya Estrada, Certified Phlebotomist
Maya went to Pima Medical School because she was interested in the medical field. She was just curious about working with patients and wanted to find the best skill that would suit her. She knew she wanted to work in the medical field but preferred more patient care. Maya enjoys...
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Verenice Williams, RN
Verenice graduated from Arizona Western college with her Associate of Science, Nursing degree, in 2020. She began her nursing career working with Yuma Regional Medical Center. She worked in the cardiac unit and ICU helping patients recover from cardiac surgery and procedures. Verenice began her medical career as a medicine...
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Amanda Wennersten, MSN, FNP-C
Amanda is originally from Michigan and moved to Arizona in 2005. Amanda graduated from Grand Canyon University with her Bachelors of Science, Nursing degree in 2010. She began her Nursing career working at Phoenix Baptist with excellent mentors on the medical-surgical floor and orthopedics. Through Amanda’s clinical practice in the...
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