Speaker's Bureau

ACP Arizona Speaker’s Bureau

 

ACP Arizona has put together a statewide directory featuring a rich roster of speakers with expertise in a wide variety of topics. For anyone planning programming, events, or educational activities, we encourage you to take advantage of this resource!

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Speaker Current Institution or Practice Any Subspeciality Title & topics of expertise Presenting Format Willingness to Travel Honorarium Preference
Adebisi Alli, DO MS FACP FAMWA dipABLM; LSSBB

Principal, WellNEST Medicine LLC;

Chief Wellness Officer, Seeds to Inspire Foundation; Associate Professor & Discipline Steward of Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine, CUSOM-Phoenix; ACP Chair, Obesity Education Task Force; Board Member, American Medical Women’s Association; ACP Faculty, Advance Coaching Services; Member, Professional Development and Fulfillment Committee; [American College of Physicians (ACP)]

 Internal Medicine, Lifestyle Medicine

Internal/Lifestyle Medicine & Nutrition (Food as Medicine): Food as medicine, nutrition literacy, obesity prevention and chronic disease prevention through sustainable behavior change and metabolic health improvement.

Women’s & Maternal Health: Fibroids, maternal health outcomes focused on prevention and early intervention.

Quality Improvement & Patient Safety: Healthcare system improvement to reduce harm, improve outcomes, and integrate lifestyle medicine into care delivery.

Clinical & Academic Performance: Performance and well-being as drivers of learning, clinical effectiveness, and professional development across learners and clinicians.

Leadership, Mentorship & Coaching: Leadership development, mentorship, and coaching for career advancement and professional growth.

Book & Program Development: Interactive workshops and educational programming inspired by the #1 illustrated children’s book Tayo and the Super Produce Pals at the Grocery Store! www.wellnestmedicine.com/books (Book information)

 Virtual; In Person Yes Varies per engagement
Scott Bolhack, MD, MBA, CMD, CWSP, PCWC, FACP TLC HealthCare Medical Group Wound Care, Hospice & Palliative Care, Internal Medicine Wound Care, Skilled Nursing Facility, Transition of Care Zoom, In-person No restrictions No speaking fee required, but travel expense reimbursement expected.
Joy Bulger Beck, MD University of Arizona, Banner Health Tucson Menopause management for internists Contraception for internists Hypogonadism management for internists Cancer screenings update Genitourinary syndrome of menopause PCOS Abnormal uterine bleeding for internists Zoom, In-person Depends on the day/time but most likely 4-5 hours No speaking fee required, but travel expense reimbursement expected.
Colleen Christmas, MD FACP U of A/Banner Tucson Geriatrics, Medical Education Any core geriatrics topic (ageism is a favorite; partnering with caregivers, delirium, dementia, frailty, managing multiple chronic issues, smart prescribing, Dad needs more help but won’t accept it–now what, weight loss/eating difficulties, the geriatric 4 Ms approach to care, gait/falls, tremors, perioperative care of older adults); preparing older adults for climate change; teaching skills (giving tough feedback, creating high functioning teams, pro tips to make teaching engaging and impactful), education (how to get students excited about primary care), motivational interviewing, leadership (women in leadership, utilizing improv techniques for conflict negotiation, getting clear about your mission, advocacy for busy docs), wellbeing. In-person Limited only depending on time/schedule No speaking fee required, but travel expense reimbursement expected.
Nagachandra Kiran Dharmavaram Harirao, MD Banner Dessert Pulmonary, gastrointestinal, neurology In-person With in 60 minutes drive No speaking fee required, but travel expense reimbursement expected.
John Galgiani, MD University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson Infectious Diseases Coccidioidomycosis (Valley fever) Zoom, In-person Entire state Honorarium and travel expense reimbursement requested. ($500 max)
Howard Grossman, MD Spectrum Medical Care Center LGBTQ+ Health, HIV Treatment and Prevention, Sexual Health, Gender Affirming Care Zoom, In-person Anywhere No speaking fee required, but travel expense reimbursement expected.
Shradhra Gupta, MD HonorHealth Internal Medicine(Hospitalist), Hospice and Pallitive medicine, Gastroenetrology Physician Wellness, Transitions, Effective Communication, Side tracks are good Zoom, In-person As schedule allows Any honorarium be donated to the ACP Arizona chapter in my name.
Anil Harrison, MD Chair, Internal Medicine, Midwestern University, Glendale, AZ Core specialties: Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Neurology, Nephrology; Clinical Reasoning and Diagnostic Skills: Enhancing diagnostic accuracy through structured reasoning and evidence-based approaches;Internal Medicine Residency Preparation and Mentorship: Guiding students and residents on successful strategies to match into competitive residency programs;Hypertension Management and Health Disparities: Addressing disparities in healthcare outcomes with a focus on hypertension in diverse populations;Academic Leadership and Faculty Development: Sharing insights on program development, faculty mentorship, and building strong academic teams;Strategies for Success in Medical Education: Tailored advice for both DO and MD students to excel in rotations, exams, and applications;Internal Medicine Residency Preparation and Mentorship: Guiding students and residents on successful strategies to match into competitive residency programs. Zoom, In-person Drive, fly I am willing to speak pro bono.
Richard Hoffman, MD, MPH Emeritus Professor of Medicine, University of Iowa; Adjunct Professor, University of Arizona Internal Medicine Cancer screening (prostate, colorectal, lung): I have given national and regional talks; written text book chapters, commentaries, and review articles; and published research articles. Currently, I’m a member of ACS guideline development group. Zoom, In-person 2 hours No speaking fee required, but travel expense reimbursement expected.
Randy Horwitz University of Arizona Integrative Medicine, Allergy & Clinical Immunology Integrative Medicine, Integrative Medicine Approaches to Asthma Zoom, In-person 150 miles Honorarium and travel expense reimbursement requested. ($500 max)
Shireen Jindani MD Self-employed Informatics, Integrative Medicine Preventive and lifestyle inteventions to Increase Healthspan and quality of life Zoom, In-person Flexible Honorarium and travel expense reimbursement requested. ($500 max)
Suresh Katakkar, MD, FRCPC FABQAUAR and Scd Arizona Hematology Oncology Hematology Oncology Current progress in: 1.Breast cancer 2. Lung cancer 3. Basis of Immunotherapy of cancer Zoom, In-person Anywhere in Arizona Any honorarium be donated to the ACP Arizona chapter in my name.
Scott Litin MD Mayo Clinic General Internal Medicine, Professionalism Presentation Skills for Clinicians Zoom, In-person Phoenix Area or Tucson I am willing to speak pro bono.
Allan Markus, MD, MBA, MS CUEVA Preoperative Medicine, Leadership, MBA in an hour, Primary Care topics, Academic Medicine Zoom, In-person 150 miles Any honorarium be donated to the ACP Arizona chapter in my name.
Laura Meinke, MD Banner University Medical Center, Tucson Pulmonary, Critical Care Asthma, Care of critically ill obstetrics patients, pulmonary medicine or critical care Zoom, In-person Depends on lead time and location – prefer zoom I am willing to speak pro bono.
Donald Miles, MD, MPH Chinle, AZ Indian Health Service Addiction Medicine (now board-certified) Rural primary care, primary care for Native patients, addiction medicine Zoom I am willing to speak pro bono.
Karen Nichols, DO, Master’s in Management – Health Care Administration Specialty Immediate Past Chair of ACGME Board Physician Leadership, Women Physicians in Medicine/Leadership, Ethical Dilemmas at End of Life Zoom, In-person Anywhere around the state No speaking fee required, but travel expense reimbursement expected.
Indu Partha, MD University of Arizona COM-Tucson, BUMC-Tucson n/a Feedback, Managing Up, Primary Care Topics Zoom, In-person 2 hour drive Any honorarium be donated to the ACP Arizona chapter in my name.
Nick Paslidis, MD, PhD, MHCM ACCORD HOSPICE, ABQAURP QUALITY QUALITY, COVID, GI Zoom, In-person 60 MILES No speaking fee required, but travel expense reimbursement expected.
Eladio Pereira, MD, MBA, MACP Mariposa Community Health Center Mental health/licensure, coaching young doctors, teaching medical residents Zoom, In-person The entire state I am willing to speak pro bono.
Craig Primack, MD Scottdale Weight Loss Center Pediatrics and obesity medicine comprehensive obesity Zoom, In-person 1 hour No speaking fee required, but travel expense reimbursement expected.
Jaya Raj, MD Creighton University School of Medicine Phoenix Diversity, Equity & Inclusion; Medical Education; Women in Medicine; Primary Care; Hospital Medicine Zoom, In-person Honorarium and travel expense reimbursement requested. ($500 max)
Pedro Rodriguez Guggiara
Assoc. Prog. Dir. IM Residency, Banner Del Web Med Ctr.
Clinical Assistant  Professor, Internal Medicine Univ. of Arizona COM – Phoenix
 Geriatric, Hospital
  • Medical Education, Formation of IM Residents,   MD/DO Students, PAs, NPs   and Medical Assistant  students
  • International Medical Graduates
  • Career path changes
  • Physician Wellness
  • Private Practice in complex medicine.
  • Coordination and transition of care.
 Zoom, In-person Arizona, willing to travel No fee required, but any honorarium be donated to the ACP Arizona chapter in my name.
Jinendr Satiya, MD Yuma Regional Medical Center Gastroenterology Hepatology Hepatology, Medical Education, Advocacy Zoom, In-person Phoenix, Tucson No speaking fee required, but travel expense reimbursement expected.
Umesh Sharma, MD Mayo Clinic Arizona Hospital Internal Medicine Peri Operative Medicine, Financial sustainability for early career physician, Conflict management, Burnout management and resiliency Zoom, In-person 2-4 hours drive from PHX I am willing to speak pro bono.
Nikhil Sood, MD Banner Health Excellence in healthcare, End of life conversations, physician burnout Zoom, In-person 150 miles Any honorarium be donated to the ACP Arizona chapter in my name.
Pam Sullivan, MD, MBA, CPE Independent Consultant, Former CCO Landmark Health Internal Medicine (not boarded but practice Emergency Med and Urgent Care > 20 years) Leadership (prepared talks on Difficult Conversations, Imposter Syndrome, Hiring Right Person, Personal Branding, Are You Climbing the Right Ladder, Physician Career Decision Making for All Stages of a Physician’s Career), Scaling a Business, Career Choices Zoom, In-person anywhere if travel/hotel covered No speaking fee required, but travel expense reimbursement expected.
Sriman Swarup, MD, MBA Southwest Cancer Care Hematology/Oncology/Healthcare business Hematology/Medical Oncology Zoom, In-person About 100 miles No speaking fee required, but travel expense reimbursement expected.
Sunil Tulpule, MD Banner MD Anderson Hematology & Medical Oncology Hodgkin and Non-Hodgkin Lymphomas Zoom, In-person 2 hours from Phoenix (driving) Honorarium and travel expense reimbursement requested. ($500 max)
Jeanne Varner Powell, J.D. MICA – Senior Legal Risk Management Consultant prior to MICA – 20 years experience as a malpractice defense attorney medical professional liability topics/risk management, regulatory compliance including HIPAA and ADA, Zoom, In-person willing to travel anywhere in AZ I am willing to speak pro bono.
Ryan Wong, MD University of Arizona Nephrology AKI, hypertension, Fabry disease, Hepatorenal syndrome, Cardiorenal syndrome, renal replacement therapy (including ICU and home dialysis), hyponatremia and other electrolyte abnormalities, CKD, nephrolithiasis, Zoom, In-person Depends on lead time I am willing to speak pro bono.
Mark Zubriski, MD, PhD Phoenix VA Health Care Clinical Informatics, Health Informatics Health Informatics, Social Determinants of Health, AI and Machine Learning, Clinical Informatics, Pharmacogenetics, AI and ML Zoom, In-person To the Moon and beyond I am willing to speak pro bono.

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