Nimit Agarwal, MD, FACP, AGSF Related Seminars and Products

University Of Arizona

Dr. Nimit Agarwal is an Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Arizona. He is the inaugural director of the Division of Geriatric Medicine, the program director for the Geriatric Medicine fellowship and the current president of Arizona Geriatrics Society.

Dr. Agarwal is a clinician, educator, researcher, and innovator. Since finishing his fellowship in Geriatric Medicine at Loyola University Medical Center, in Maywood, IL he has been instrumental in the development of clinical and operational efficiencies in ambulatory and inpatient systems specially focused on older adults.

He has established innovative models of care by leveraging the capabilities of the Electronic Health Record to create smart protocols that can assist with identifying gaps in care related to delirium identification, mobility challenges and markers of increased complications during hospitalization of older adults at his organization. Under his leadership, Banner University Medical Center is proud to be a Geriatric Emergency Department and an Age Friendly Health Systems Care Excellence organization.

Dr Agarwal is currently pursuing a Masters in Business Administration at the Eller College of Management with University of Arizona. His current work includes developing a patented AI software for the care of hospitalized adults. His goal is to enable organizations to incorporate geriatric medicine practice in all domains of care.

Dr. Agarwal discloses that he is co-owner of Seva Technologies. Is a consultant for Institute for Healthcare Improvement. He has received funding from: Tech Launch Arizona, Delta Dental Foundation of Arizona and Banner Health Foundation.

Ayad Agha, DO Related Seminars and Products

IYA Med

Dr. Agha has earned his place as a Board Certified Radiologist, with an impressive range of expertise spanning Vascular Interventional Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology, and Pediatric Radiology. He is not only a respected medical professional but has also been recognized as a Top Doctor by Phoenix Magazine for an impressive ten years.

His academic journey has taken him through prestigious institutions, including the University of California-San Diego, the University of Cincinnati, The Ohio State University, and Midwestern University. Dr. Agha's passion for interventional radiology led him to complete a fellowship in Vascular Interventional Radiology, as well as in Pediatric Interventional Radiology and Vascular Interventional Oncology.

Throughout his career, Dr. Agha has demonstrated leadership and dedication, serving as a Medical Director and Founder of multiple medical institutions, including IYA MEDICAL, AGHA MEDICAL AND SURGICAL CENTER , and 365 Radiology.

He has also generously shared his expertise as a Medical Advisor for industry giants like Boston Scientific, Jansen Pharmaceuticals, and Merit Medical. His commitment to the medical field extends beyond his clinical work, as he has held roles in various medical boards and directorships.

Dr. Agha's impressive list of credentials doesn't stop at his professional career; he has also made significant contributions to research and publications in the field of radiology, demonstrating his commitment to advancing the discipline.

Dr. Agha has no disclosures.

Richard Bogan, MD, FCCP, FAASM Related Seminars and Products

University of South Carolina

Dr. Richard Bogan is Associate Clinical Professor at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine and Associate Clinical Professor at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, SC. He is also the Medical Director of SleepMed of South Carolina in addition to serving as Chief Medical Officer of SleepMed, Inc.

Dr. Bogan received his bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Wofford College and his MD degree from the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston. He served his internship and residency as well as was Chief Medical Resident at the University of Alabama Hospital and Clinics in Birmingham. Thereafter, he completed a fellowship and assistant professorship in the Pulmonary Division of the Department of Medicine at the University of Alabama School of Medicine. He has been certified by the American boards of Sleep Medicine, Internal Medicine, and pulmonary diseases.

Dr. Bogan has served as principal investigator on numerous clinical trials in the past and continues to do so now. He has a variety of publications and research interests that focus on topics such as narcolepsy, insomnia, sleep apnea, shift work sleep disorder, restless legs syndrome/periodic limb movement disorder, chronic fatigue/fibromyalgia and circadian rhythm abnormality.

Dr. Bogan discloses he is on the Speakers Bureau and Advisory Board for Jazz Pharmaceuticals and Axsome. A consultant for Takeda and on the Speakers’ Bureau for Indorsia.

Andrew Chung, DO Related Seminars and Products

Spine Surgeon

Banner Health

Dr. Andrew Chung is a dual-fellowship-trained orthopedic spine surgeon. He earned his osteopathic Degree at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his orthopedic internship at the University of Arizona – Phoenix. He then completed his orthopedic surgery residency at the Mayo Clinic in Arizona. This was followed by a combined neurosurgical and orthopedic spine fellowship at the University of Southern California. He then went on to pursue an advanced fellowship in outpatient and minimally invasive spine surgical techniques at Cedars Sinai Medical Center and DOCs Hospital.

Dr. Chung has co-authored over 60 peer-reviewed articles in major spine and orthopedic journals and has written numerous book chapters on spine surgical care. His research has been presented both nationally and internationally. He additionally serves as a reviewer for several major spine journals and remains an active member of the Society of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery and the North American Spine Society. Finally, he continues to serve as a lecturer at the Mayo Clinic in Arizona – Orthopedic Residency.

Dr. Chung has no disclosures.

Thomas Coury, DO Related Seminars and Products

Desert Sky Spine & Pain

Dr. Coury was born and raised in Mesa, Arizona. He went to college at the University of San Diego, graduating with honors and a B.S. in Biology.  He studied osteopathic medicine in Kirksville, Missouri.  His residency was at the University of Kentucky in physical medicine and rehabilitation.  He then did a fellowship in interventional physiatry in Scottsdale, Arizona. He started Desert Sky Spine and Sports Medicine in 2010. His goal is not just managing pain but focusing on patients’ functional capabilities. He finds joy in returning patients to their work, play, and family life.  In his free time, Dr. Coury enjoys flying, participating in endurance sports, and spending time with his family.

Dr. Coury has no disclosures.

Lynn Curtis Related Seminars and Products

Arizona State Board of Pharmacy - CSPMP Team

Mr. Curtis has had an uncommon career path spanning nearly 25 years, focusing on communication, outreach, and media production. For the past seven years, he has worked as a marketing specialist for Controlled Substances Prescription Monitoring Program (CSPMP), using his talents to inform CSPMP program users and promote public safety.

In his spare time, Mr. Curtis likes to explore the outdoors with his family and friends. He recently achieved his goal of completing the 170-mile Tahoe Rim Trail thru-hike, which had been on his bucket list.

Mr. Curtis has no disclosures.

Susan Del Sordi-Staats, DO, IFMCP Related Seminars and Products

Essential Family Health and Wellness

Dr Susan Del Sordi is board certified in Family Medicine and Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine. She graduated with a Bachelors degree in Psychology and a minor in Biology from Arizona State University and obtained her medical degree at Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed her Family Medicine residency at Scottsdale Healthcare in 2007. She completed a certification in Functional Medicine through the Institute of Functional Medicine in 2018. She served as Adjunct Faculty in the OMM department for ATSU-School of Osteopathic Medicine Mesa (SOMA) from 2007-2009 and continues to teach medical students from KCOM and SOMA in her practice. She serves on the Board of Directors and House of Delegates for the Arizona Osteopathic Medical Association. In 2014 she opened her private Family Medicine practice which blends Osteopathic manipulation, traditional Family medicine and Functional medicine. She is passionate about restoration of health and finding unique ways to educate and empower her patients to live their best lives.

Dr. Del Sordi-Staats has no disclosures.

Angela DeRosa, DO, MBA, CPE Related Seminars and Products

Hormonal Health Institute

Dr. Angela DeRosa, DO, MBA, CPE, is a dynamic professional on a mission to change the face of women’s health and wellness. As a respected, internationally recognized authority on women’s hormonal health, Dr. DeRosa understands the range of health issues women face leading up to and during menopause as she herself was in full-blown menopause by the age of 35. Dr. DeRosa has more than 25 years experience in the medical field, both on the pharmaceutical side and in clinical practice. In 2009, she founded DeRosa Medical, which quickly became eponymous with bio-identical hormonal healthcare. She eventually sold her company in the fall 2017 in order to focus on new opportunities including re-opening another hormonal health practice, DRM Integrative Health.

Dr. DeRosa’s enthusiasm for educating patients on the realities of menopause and the risk factors hormonal health imbalances has never waned. It was the driving force behind her first bestselling book, How Your Doctor Is Slowly Killing You: A Woman’s Health Survival Guide.  Her book, along with its controversial title, caught the attention of the public, media and the medical community. In fact, she received an avalanche of requests from physicians across the country wanting to learn more. In 2018, she heeded their call by launching The Hormonal Health Institute: Executive Instruction for Medical Professionals, a hormonal healthcare consultancy designed to instruct medical providers and provide practice development training on bio-identical hormonal replacement therapies. 

In addition, to her educational and clinical activities, Dr. DeRosa serves as the medical director for Belmar Pharma Solutions where she provides clinical and scientific technical support for all aspects of the business as well as clinical expertise for internal and external customers. 

Dr. DeRosa is a member of the International Menopause Society, European Andropause and Menopause Society, International Society of the Study of Women’s Sexual Health and a researcher on women’s health issues. Dr. DeRosa is a Past President of the Arizona Osteopathic Medical Association. 

An avid cat lover, in 2017, Dr. DeRosa launched Kare For Me a 501(c)(3) non-profit foundation dedicated to providing grants, support and funding for local, no-kill animal shelters and scholarships for students pursuing a degree in veterinarian shelter medicine.

Dr. DeRosa resides in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Dr. DeRosa discloses she is the Medical Director and on the Board of Directors for Belmar Pharma Solutions. 

William H. Devine, DO Related Seminars and Products

Active Life Pain Center

Dr. Devine comes from a family of osteopathic physicians, and in medical school expanded his interests in Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM). He is nationally and internationally respected as a lecturer and author of topics in OMM. His skills and interests were enhanced early from his experiences while serving as a USAF MC physician with his last duty station at Luke AFB, Arizona under the Tactical Air Command (Vietnam War).

As president of the Arizona Academy of Osteopathy he brought many programs to medical students, residents and practicing physicians. He was a very active family practitioner for over 25 years, utilizing osteopathic principles and methods fully in his military and private practice. He was one of the founders of the Midwestern University Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine and served for 26 years.

He has been honored with many awards over the years for his service to osteopathic medicine and teaching. Dr. Devine has coauthored two textbooks on Clinical Counterstrain Osteopathic Manipulation and has written and coauthored chapters in five medical textbooks and research papers. He is board certified in family medicine, OMT, neuromusculoskeletal medicine and OMM.  His practice in now is focused only on the field of osteopathic manipulative medicine and he continues to teach post-graduate medical education.

Dr. Devine has no disclosures.

Fahim Habib, MD, MPH, FACS Related Seminars and Products

Dr. Fahim Habib graduated from the General Surgery residency program at Jackson Memorial Hospital/University of Miami. Following residency, he did a fellowship in Trauma and Surgical Critical Care at the Ryder Trauma Center in Miami, Florida, then stayed on as faculty in the Department of Surgery at the University of Miami participating in patient care, teaching of fellows, residents, and medical students in addition to clinical research. He was also the co-director of the University of Miami Hernia and complex abdominal wall reconstruction center. After 8 years on faculty, Dr Habib attended an international robotic surgery conference where he became fascinated by what the robotic platform brought to the delivery of surgical care. To incorporate robotics into his practice, he went on to complete additional fellowships in Advanced, Minimally Invasive, and Robotic Foregut surgery at Allegheny Health Network and University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, specializing in disorders of the esophagus and stomach. His training encompassed the broad spectrum of treatment options including endoscopic, open, laparoscopic, and robotic techniques. Of disorders of the esophagus and stomach, he is particularly passionate about Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease.

He recently relocated to Arizona and is establishing practices in both Phoenix and Tucson.

Dr. Habib has no disclosures.

Amie Eleanor Kafer, DO, MSW Related Seminars and Products

Adult Psychiatrist

Valleywise

Dr. Kafer is a native Arizonan, she attended the University of Arizona for her undergraduate degree, Arizona State University for a Master's in Social Work and Midwestern University AZCOM for her osteopathic degree.  She started working for what was then called Maricopa Integrated Health System (now Valleywise) as a social worker in 1999 in the involuntary inpatient psychiatric units.  After medical school, she returned there for residency and stayed on as an attending, first in the inpatient units, then transitioning to outpatient settings.  She is currently the outpatient psychiatrist at Valleywise's McDowell Clinic which provides care for people living w HIV, PrEP, and gender affirming care. 

In her free time, she enjoys 80s alternative concerts, traveling, paddle boarding, and hiking with her rescue mutt, Lola.  She is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

Dr. Kafer discloses that she owns a small amount of Pfizer stock.

Dr. Kafer will discuss the off-label use of the following: trazadone, mirtazapine, amitriptyline, quetiapine, gabapentin – Off label use for insomnia.

James F. Keane, DO, MEd, FACOI, FACP Related Seminars and Products

Chair/Medical Director/Asst Professor

ATSU - SOMA

Dr. Keane was born and raised on the south side of Chicago. In 1994, Dr. Keane moved to Arizona to pursue a career in writing. He instead was drawn into the field of education and policy, at first working at Arizona State University and receiving a master’s degree in higher education. Dr. Keane later served on the research staff for the Arizona State Senate and then briefly as a lobbyist for Arizona’s cities and towns. An interest in traditional Chinese medicine, nutrition and other health related activities eventually led him to leave public policy to attend medical school.

Dr. Keane graduated from Midwestern University in Glendale, Ariz. and completed an internal medicine residency in Sierra Vista, Ariz. Since completing residency, he obtained a second certification in integrative holistic medicine and extensive training and experience in osteopathic manipulative treatment. He has worked in the in-patient and outpatient medical environments and has participated with several professional organizations, including the Arizona Chapter of the American College of Physicians, the Arizona Osteopathic Medical Association and others. 

Dr. Keane enjoys outdoor activities, cooking, meditating and spending time with loved ones.

Lori A Kemper, DO, MS, FACOFP Related Seminars and Products

Dean

Midwestern University - AZCOM

Dr. Kemper is past President of the Arizona Osteopathic Medical Association, serving now as the Chair of the Professional Education Committee.  She graduated from Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1981, is Board Certified in Family Practice and is a Fellow of the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians.  She has worked for Midwestern University for the past 13 years, serving as the Dean of the Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine (AZCOM) since 2007.  

Dr. Kemper has practiced as a family physician since 1982, starting her career with the National Health Service Corps, providing care for the underserved population in South Phoenix.  She also served as Director of Medical Education and Family Medicine Residency Program Director for Tempe St. Luke’s Hospital from 1993 to 2007.  In addition, she served as the Chief of Staff at Tempe St. Luke’s Hospital from 2005 to 2007. 

Besides her duties as Dean of AZCOM, Dr. Kemper maintains an active practice of family medicine at Midwestern University Clinic on campus, where she served as Medical Director from 2008 to 2015.  She also serves on the American Osteopathic Association Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation as an Executive Committee member, the Board of Directors of the National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners as the Chair Elect, and the American Osteopathic Association House of Delegates representing Arizona.  She is a member and past Chair of the Board of Deans of the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine.

Dr. Kemper has no disclosures.

Frank A LoVecchio, DO, MPH, FACEP, ABMT Related Seminars and Products

Dr. Frank LoVecchio currently works as the Medical Director of Clinical Research at the College of Health Solutions at ASU. He also works as the Principal Investigator for the Infectious Disease Network (IDNet) studies, a group of Emergency Departments funded through the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) to conduct Infectious Disease trials. These studies include MRSA, C-difficile, and cellulitis. He has served as Vice-Chair and Director of Research for the MIHS and University of Arizona Department of Emergency Medicine and has been an emergency medicine physician, medical toxicologist, and an addiction specialist for over 2 decades. He is board-certified in Addiction Medicine, Medical Toxicology, Medical Forensics and Emergency Medicine.

Dr. Lovecchio has extensive experience practically and clinically relating to emergency medicine and medical toxicology.  He has received greater than a dozen research and teaching awards.

Lovecchio is the author of more than 200 peer review articles and has given lectures in over 20 countries. 

Dr. Lovecchio has organized and participated in multiple international medical missions and has been honored locally and nationally as a Health Care Hero.

Dr. LoVecchio is also a site investigator on seven NIH grants awarded through the Emergency Medicine Network (EMNet), including grants for work on Influenza screening. Dr. LoVecchio is experienced in the conduct of research protocols in the emergency department. Currently, Dr. LoVecchio is performing research about drug development, drugs of abuse, COVID-19, infectious diseases, and environmental illness.

Dr. Lovecchio discloses that he has received grants from the NIH to study sepsis and MRSA. He is on the Speakers’ Bureau for Abbvie.

Jeffrey W. Morgan, DO, EdD, MA, CS Related Seminars and Products

Evernorth Care Group

Jeffrey Morgan, DO, EdD, MA, FACOI, is a general internist and Fellow of the American College of Osteopathic Internists. He provided primary care medicine in Arizona for 18 years prior to joining ATSU-SOMA in July 2013 as associate professor of internal medicine and public health. He subsequently served as chair of Clinical Science Education, Chair of the Student (Academic) Performance Committee, acting director of the Clinical Education Department, and acting dean, prior to being named dean in January 2016. Dr. Morgan served as dean until 2021 at which time he transitioned back to clinical medicine with the Evernorth Care Group (formerly Cigna Medical Group).

He is a graduate of Michigan State University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine, past president of the Arizona Osteopathic Medical Association (AOMA), and currently serves as Speaker of the House of Delegates for the same association. Dr. Morgan served on the board of trustees of the Mutual Insurance Company of Arizona from 2004 to 2021, has been an active member as a delegate to the AOA House of Delegates and is a graduate of both the Osteopathic Heritage Health Policy Fellowship and Midwestern University’s Master of Arts in bioethics programs. In 2013, he was honored as AOMA Physician of the Year; and in 2021, was the recipient of the AOMA’s Excellence in Osteopathic Education Award.

Dr. Morgan has been involved in the education of medical students since he was a resident; and has been actively involved in the training of medical, physician assistant, and podiatric students in Arizona since 1997. As a dedicated lifelong learner, Dr. Morgan is a 2015 graduate of the Costin Institute for Osteopathic Medical Educators and completed a doctorate in education (EdD) degree in 2021.

Dr. Morgan has no disclosures.

Aynur Okcay, MD Related Seminars and Products

Arizona Sleep Center

Dr Aynur Okcay is double board certified in Sleep Medicine and Family Medicine. She completed a comprehensive Sleep Medicine Fellowship program at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN.

She completed an NIH funded research fellowship  at Mayo Clinic especially focusing on the cardiovascular aspect of sleep disordered breathing. Dr Okcay has published several papers and a book chapter and gave presentations in both USA and international Sleep Medicine Conferences.

Having a Primary Care background, Dr Okcay realizes an inseparable relationship between healthy sleep and overall well-being. She listens closely to her patients to create a unique plan that will fit the individual patient's lifestyle and improve the quality of their sleep and wellness.

Dr Okcay Sees patients at Arizona Sleep Center and also continues to work at sleep labs at Oro Valley Hospital and Tucson Medical Center. 

Dr. Okcay has no disclosures.

Erin Raney, PharmD, BCPS, BC-ADM Related Seminars and Products

Midwestern University College of Pharmacy, Glendale Campus

Dr. Raney received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Arizona and

then completed postgraduate residency training in primary care at the Medical College of Virginia Hospitals in Richmond, Virginia. She is currently a Professor of Pharmacy Practice at Midwestern University College of Pharmacy in Glendale, Arizona. She practiced as a clinical pharmacist in the Midwestern University Family Medicine Clinic, providing collaborative disease management services for patients with chronic cardiometabolic conditions for 15 years. Her primary teaching responsibilities and clinical interests are in the areas of endocrinology, with an emphasis on diabetes and women’s health. Her scholarship efforts focus on the development and evaluation of continuous professional development strategies for students and practicing clinician educators.

Dr. Raney has no disclosures.

K Royal, JD, PhD Related Seminars and Products

Dr. K Royal is a highly accomplished attorney and compliance professional with a remarkable 25-year track record in the legal and health-related domains. As a privacy expert, she brings unparalleled expertise in privacy laws, breach management, compliance, training, and program development. With a keen interest in technology and its evolving landscape, K possesses a comprehensive perspective when implementing or overseeing global privacy initiatives and co-hosts the top-recognized podcast on privacy and cyber law, Serious Privacy. .

Throughout her career, K's dedication to the legal field has earned her prestigious accolades, including recognition as a Phoenix Forty-under-40 honoree and one of Arizona's top pro bono attorneys along with Member of the Year with the Association of Corporate Counsel. Her primary focus lies in regulatory and privacy compliance, while she passionately engages in civic education, youth outreach, diversity initiatives, and leadership training.

In addition to her professional achievements, K is an esteemed adjunct professor at the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, contributing her knowledge to the legal minds of the future. Notably, she achieved her Ph.D. in Public Affairs with her dissertation on Privacy Compliance in US Universities, further solidifying her commitment to academic excellence.

Actively involved in various professional associations, including IAPP, ACC, and the State Bar of Arizona, K lends her expertise to these organizations while serving on the boards of multiple non-profit ventures. Her unwavering dedication to privacy advocacy and community service makes her an inspiring force in the world of compliance and beyond.

Dr. Royal has no disclosures.

Mohan Tanniru, PhD Related Seminars and Products

College of Public Health, University of Arizona

Dr. Mohan Tanniru is the Adjunct Professor in the Department of Public Health Practice, Policy & Translational Research in the Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health, U of Arizona, and a senior investigator in the Global Health Initiative at Henry Ford Health System in Detroit, MI. He was a Fulbright Scholar to Canada to study Indigenous Health between September – December 2022 and is an emeritus professor of MIS of Oakland University. He taught at the University of Arizona, Oakland University, Syracuse University, and University of Wisconsin-Madison. He was the former Dean of the School of Business and the Department Head of MIS at University of Arizona. His research includes decision support, IT strategy, systems and service modeling, and digital and population health. He has published over 110 research articles and recent publications appeared in Health Policy and Technology, J of Patient Satisfaction, J of Healthcare Management and J of Healthcare Administration. He worked at William Beaumont, St. Joseph Mercy Health System, Henry Ford Health Systems in Michigan.

Dr. Tanniru has no disclosures.

Harry C. Watters, DO, MPH Related Seminars and Products

Medical Director

Advanced Mens Performance

Dr Harry “Skip” Watters has a long career in Healthcare. First as a Registered Pharmacist with a Masters in Public Health from  the University of Illinois  and entering Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine for his DO degree. He completed his first residency in OB/Gyn at Penn State University and a second Residency in Occupational Medicine/Preventive Medicine at the University of Arizona.

During his career he has been the Principal Investigator on over 15 Phase 3 Clinical Trials and has mentored osteopathic medical students, nurse practitioners and Residents. He has performed over 5000 major gyn surgeries and delivered thousands of children in Arizona . He is a past recipient of the AOMA Humanitarian Award for his community service.

In 2008 he was recruited by Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office to be the first Tactical Surgeon for the SWAT Team. He attended SWAT School and the International School of Tactical Medicine in California and participated in over 300 callouts. He transitioned to Mens Health and Hormone Replacement  after caring for numerous First Responders and today operated Advanced Mens Performance Center in Chandler AZ.

He serves on the Board of The Recovery Café (an outpatient Drug and Alcohol Rehab Center) and the Pastoral Care Council which trains and provides Chaplains to Hospitals.

He has been a Board member and President of the FBI Citizens Academy and the US Marshals Posse.

His interests include the Clinical Practice of Medicine, Community Service and his Family.

Dr. Watters will discuss the off-label use of clomid for men.