PROVIDER DIRECTORY
NICOLE BALDENEGRO, FNP-BC
Board Certified, Family Nurse Practitioner
CQCH Douglas RHC
EDUCATION
Master’s degree: Science in Nursing, University of Phoenix
Bachelor's degree: Science in Nursing, Grand Canyon University
Associate’s degree: Applied Science in Nursing, Cochise College, Sierra Vista, AZ
Additional Languages: Spanish
SARAH BODINE, MD
Board Certified, Family Medicine
CQCH Bisbee Hospital
EDUCATION
Residency: Banner University Medical Center, Tucson, AZ
Medical Degree: University of Arizona, College of Medicine, Tucson, AZ
Bachelor's Degree: University of Arizona, Physiology, Minor in Public Health, Tucson, AZ
JULIA BROWN, MD
Director of Emergency Services, Board Certified, Internal Medicine
CQCH Bisbee Hospital
EDUCATION
Residency: Emergency Medicine, University Medical Center, Tucson, AZ
Medical Degree: University of Arizona College of Medicine, Tucson, AZ
Doctorate: Biochemistry, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
Bachelor's Degree: Biochemistry, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI
PHILLIP BULLINGTON, DNP, CRNA, MBA
Anesthesiology
CQCH Bisbee Hospital
EDUCATION
Doctorate Degree: Nursing Practice - Nurse Anesthesia Specialty, University of Arizona College of Nursing, Tucson, AZ
Master's degree: Business Administration, Chadron State College, Chadron, NE
Bachelor's Degree: Science in Nursing, University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing, Scottsbluff Division, Scottsbluff, NE
JENNIFER CHAMNESS, ENP, FNP
Board Certified, Family Nurse Practitioner
CQCH Douglas ED
EDUCATION
Post Graduate Degree: ENP-C, UTHealth, University of Texas
Master's degree: Family Nurse Practitioner, Chamberlain College of Nursing
Bachelor's Degree: Science of Nursing, Chamberlain College of Nursing
Associate's degree: Nursing, Kishwaukee Community College
SUZANNE M. DALY, MD
Board Certified, Internal Medicine & Gastroenterology
CQCH Palominas RHC
EDUCATION
Fellowship: University of Virginia Health Sciences Center, Gastroenterology
Residency: University of Virginia Health Sciences Center, Internal Medicine
Medical Degree: University of South Alabama College of Medicine
Bachelor's degree: University of Florida, Science, Microbiology
MARIA DE LA LUZ NIETO, MD, FPMRS, FACOG
Board Certified, Gynecology & Urogynecology
Bisbee, Douglas, Palominas
EDUCATION
Fellowship: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery
Residency: University of Massachusetts Medical School, Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medical Degree: University of Pittsburgh Medical School, Pittsburgh, PA
Bachelor's degree: Wesleyan University, Middletown, CT, Neuroscience and Behavior
Additional Languages: Spanish
JAMES TAGG DUCE, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
Douglas Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation
EDUCATION
Doctor of Physical Therapy: Hardin-Simmons University, Abilene, TX
Bachelor's degree: Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, Dallas Baptist University, Dallas, TX
Associate degree: Associate of arts in General Studies, Cochise College, Douglas, AZ
Additional Languages: Spanish
SARAH EARNEST, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
Bisbee Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation
EDUCATION
Doctor of Physical Therapy: Northern Arizona University – Phoenix Biomedical Campus
Bachelor's degree: University of Arizona
Certifications: Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy Member, T1-KT2- Kinesiotape Practitioner Training
Additional Languages: Spanish
AARON ELKINS, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
CQCH Hereford Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation
EDUCATION
Doctor of Physical Therapy: University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO
Bachelor's degree: Bachelor of Science in Public Health, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
Associate degree: Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts, Pima Community College, Tucson, AZ
Certifications: PWR!Moves Specialist (Parkinson’s Wellness Recovery)
KAREN ENGLISH, MD, FAAP
Board Certified, Pediatrician
CQCH Douglas & Hereford RHC
EDUCATION
Residency: LSU School of Medicine, Shreveport, Louisiana
Fellowship: Integrative Medicine, University of Arizona for Integrative Medicine under Dr. Andrew Weil
Medical Degree: LSU School of Medicine, Shreveport, Louisiana
Bachelor's degree: Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, MA
MARIA ERSPAMER, MSNED, PMHNP-BC
Board Certified, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
CQCH Bisbee & Douglas RHC
EDUCATION
Certification: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, University of St. Francis, Joliet, IL
Master's degree: Nursing, University of Phoenix
Bachelor's degree: Science of Nursing, Arizona State University, Tempe
Bachelor's degree: Arts, English literature, Arizona State University, Tempe
CHELSEA FINN, MSN, FNP-C
Board Certified, Family Nurse Practitioner
CQCH Palominas RHC
EDUCATION
Master’s degree: Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner, Grand Canyon University
Bachelor's degree: Science in Nursing, Grand Canyon University
Associate’s degree: Applied Science in Nursing, Cochise College, Sierra Vista, AZ
JESSICA FONTES, MD
Assistant Director of Emergency Services
CQCH Bisbee Hospital
EDUCATION
Residency: Emergency Medicine, University of Arizona Banner South Campus, Tucson AZ
Medical degree: University of Arizona College of Medicine, Tucson, AZ
Bachelor’s degree: Bachelor of Science, Family Studies and Human Development, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
MIRNA FRANCO, FPMHNP-BC
Board Certified, Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
CQCH Hereford RHC
EDUCATION
Master's degree: Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Walden University
Bachelor's degree: Science of Nursing, Grand Canyon University
Associate's degree: Science of Nursing, Cochise College
Associate's degree: Arts, Psychology, Cochise College
Additional Languages: Spanish
JUSTIN WYATT GAUSE, MD
Board Certified, Family Medicine, Preventive Medicine, Addiction Medicine
CQCH Palominas RHC
EDUCATION
Residency: Rural/Underserved/Global Health emphasis, University of Arizona Family and Community Medicine; South Campus, Tucson, AZ
Fellowship: Addiction Medicine, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
Medical Degree: University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA
Bachelor's degree: Biology, Health Science Studies, Pre-Medical Studies, Boise State University, Boise, ID
MATTHEW JOHNSON, PA-C
Board Certified, Physician Assistant
CQCH Douglas RHC
EDUCATION
Doctoral degree: Doctor of Medical Science, Lincoln Memorial University, Harrogate, TN
Master's degree: Physician Assistant Studies, University of St. Francis, Albuquerque, NM
Bachelor's degree: Arts, Chemistry, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ
JAMES L. KING, MSN, MHS, EDD, ANP, CRNA
Anesthesiology
CQCH Bisbee
EDUCATION
Doctoral degree: Education, North Central University, Prescott, AZ
Master's degree: Science, Cardiovascular Surgical Nursing Specialist, University of California, San Francisco, CA
Master's degree: Health Science, Anesthesia, Texas Wesleyan University, Ft. Worth, TX
Bachelor's degree: Science of Nursing, Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA
PETER LAJOY, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
CQCH Hereford Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation
EDUCATION
Doctor of Physical Therapy: A.T. Still University, Phoenix, Arizona
Bachelor's degree: Health Science and Physical Therapy from California State University, Northridge, California.
Certifications: Dry Needling
Additional Languages: Spanish
CARRIE ANN LANGLEY, PhD, MPH, PMHNP-BC
Board Certified, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
CQCH Bisbee RHC
EDUCATION
Doctorate Degree: Nursing Practice, Psychiatric Mental Health, University of Arizona
Doctorate Degree: Nursing, University of Arizona
Post-Graduate Certificate, Nursing Education, Grand Canyon University
Master's degree: Nursing, Informatics Emphasis, Grand Canyon University
Master's degree: Public Health, American Military University
Bachelor's degree: Nursing, Fayetteville State University
MAX S. MIROT, MD
Board Certified, Anatomic and Clinical Pathology
CQCH Bisbee
EDUCATION
Residency: Cook County Hospital, Chicago, IL, Pathology, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, Nuclear Medicine
Medical Degree: Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine, Maywood, IL
Bachelor's degree: Science in Zoology, George Washington University, Washington, D.C.,
Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
ANTHONY A. NAZAROFF, MD
Board Certified, Urology
CQCH Bisbee RHC
EDUCATION
Residency: Urology, Scott & White Hospital and Clinic, Texas A & M University Health Science Center, Temple, TX
Medical Degree: Rush Medical College, Chicago, IL
Bachelor's degree: University of California San Diego, Revelle College, La Jolla, CA
Additional Languages: Spanish
LTC (ret) JAMES RICHARD REED, DNP, MSN, CRNA, FAANA
Anesthesiology
CQCH Bisbee Hospital
EDUCATION
Doctorate Degree: Nursing Practice, Duke University School of Nursing, Durham,
NC
Master's degree: Nurse Anesthesia, Graduate Program in Anesthesia Nursing, US Army/ University of Texas Houston Health Science Center, Fort Sam Houston, TX
Bachelor's degree: Science in Nursing, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
DOUGLAS SIMMONS, FNP-BC
Board Certified, Family Nurse Practitioner
CQCH Douglas and Hereford RHC
EDUCATION
Master's degree: Science in Family Nurse Practitioner studies from the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, Maryland
Bachelor's degree: Science in Nursing from the University of South Alabama, Mobile, Alabama
SCOTT SLAGIS, MD, FACS
Board Certified, Orthopedics and Internal Medicine
CQCH Bisbee and Douglas RHC
EDUCATION
Residency: University of Arizona, Orthopedics and Los Angeles County USC Medical Center, Internal Medicine
Medical Degree: University of Southern California, Keck School of Medicine, Los Angeles
Bachelor's Degree: University of Southern California
STACY SMITH, MD, FACC
Board Certified, Cardiologist
CQCH Palominas RHC
EDUCATION
Board Certified Cardiologist
Fellowship: Washington University School of Medicine, Barnes Hospital; cardiology, immunology, interventional cardiology
Residency: Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School
Medical degree: University of Southern California School of Medicine
Bachelor's degree: Claremont McKenna College
ROLAND SNURE, MD
Board Certified, General Surgery
CQCH Bisbee and Douglas
EDUCATION
Residency: University of Arizona, Department of Surgery, Tucson, Arizona
Internship: University of Arizona, Department of Surgery, Tucson, Arizona
Medical Degree: University of Arizona, College of Medicine, Tucson
Additional Languages: Spanish
PEARLIE WILSON-NATAL, DNP, FNP-C
Board Certified, Family Nurse Practitioner
CQCH Douglas RHC
EDUCATION
Doctorate of Nursing Practice: Grand Canyon University
Master's degree: Family Nurse Practitioner, University of Phoenix Tucson
Bachelor's degree: Science of Nursing, Grand Canyon University
Associate's degree: Nursing, Cochise College
MICHELLE ZENDA, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
Bisbee Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation
EDUCATION
Doctor of Physical Therapy: AT Still University of Osteopathic Medicine
Master of Physical Therapy: California State University, Fresno, CA
Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science: CSU, Fresno, CA
Bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiology: CSU, Fresno, CA
Specialty: Vestibular Rehabilitation, Chronic Pain Management, Orthopedics, Pelvic Health