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Welcome to Fisher Medical & Aesthetics Center

Fisher Medical & Aesthetic Center (FMAC) was founded on the belief that “You need to look your best to feel your best.”. Located in the Phoenix West Valley, Dr. Catherine Fisher built FMAC based on her commitment to integrate Cosmetic Dermatology treatments into her medical practice emphasizing skin health, preventive health care and Wellness. In the comfort of a private office setting, Dr. Fisher and her team work together with each patient to discover their unique skin health concerns, identify their goals, and develop individual treatment plans aimed at achieving their maximum potential for healthy, younger looking skin.

Forward Care Family Practice

Forward Care Family Practice provides comprehensive family medical care from their office in Glendale, Arizona. Led by Ellana Davidov, PA-C, the medical team can address a variety of acute health conditions and chronic diseases during in-office consultations or through the online telehealth platform.

The office is fully equipped with an on-site medical lab to provide a fast and accurate diagnosis for conditions like urinary tract infections (UTIs) and strep throat. The team also uses the lab to test for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) like herpes and gonorrhea. In-office electrocardiogram (EKG) testing is available as well to diagnose and monitor heart-related symptoms. 

Preventive care services are also available for adults and children. The Forward Care Family Practice team provides routine wellness visits and vaccinations for school, sports, and travel. Those with chronic health issues like diabetes can receive individualized medical care through chronic disease management services. 

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Annette Kietur, M.Ed., MSN, FNP-C, WCC, DAPWCA, is a family nurse practitioner and the founder of Getting Well in Peoria, Arizona. Annette is dedicated to providing exceptional wound care, collaborating with other physicians and specialists to help patients heal from all types of wounds. She has over 20 years of experience in healthcare, and always strives to deliver the highest level of care for her patients. 

She earned her master’s degrees in nursing and higher education from Kaplan University. After obtaining her degrees, she went on to pursue her family nurse practitioner degree at Purdue University Global. She completed her wound care certification in 2006 with the National Alliance of Wound Care. 

Annette gained specialized training in wound care while working at wound clinics, long-term care facilities, and hospitals around Arizona, Florida, and Massachusetts. At Getting Well, she empowers her patients with knowledge so that they can make the best decisions for their care. Her philosophy centers on individualized, holistic care, which focuses on treating the patient’s whole-person health. 

She works with cardiovascular specialists, primary care providers, nutritionists, physical therapists, endocrinologists, and more, to help patients recover properly from chronic wounds. Annette is committed to improving the quality of life for her patients and works alongside them on their journey to healing.

Natassia Williamson, FNP-C, CHC, PMH-C, is the driving force behind Aurora Health & Wellness. As a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-C) and Certified Health Coach (CHC) with a specialization in Perinatal Mental Health (PMH-C), Natassia brings a wealth of expertise and dedication to our practice. Through her passion for maternal health, pregnancy wellness, and postpartum support, Natassia guides individuals and families through the transformative journey of pregnancy, parenthood, and beyond. Her commitment to family-centered care and holistic well-being ensures that every patient receives personalized attention and compassionate support. Between her veteran- and woman-owned practice and being a mother of three living children, Natassia understands the complexities of modern family life. Natassia's holistic approach to healthcare, combined with her certifications and expertise, ensures that patients receive the highest standard of care from Bump to Baby and Beyond

Pam Schillar, a highly experienced Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) relocated to Cave
Creek, AZ from Sandpoint, ID, bringing with her a wealth of knowledge and a deep commitment to
providing exceptional anesthesia care.

Pam grew up on a wheat farm in Ritzville, WA, a small community in Eastern Washington. She earned
her Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from Eastern Washington University in May 1981 and began her career
as an RN at Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane, WA, initially working on a surgical floor. Pam later
transitioned to the Cardio-thoracic ICU, where she specialized in recovering heart and lung patients.
During this time, she had the opportunity to work closely with CRNAs who specialized in heart and lung
anesthesia, sparking her interest in furthering her education in this field.

In January 1991, Pam joined the United States Air Force as a commissioned officer. After two years in
the Medical ICU, she was accepted into the USAF CRNA program. The Air Force sent Pam to the
University of Texas Health Science Center, where she earned her Master’s Degree in Nursing with a
focus on anesthesia in 1996. Pam has been board certified since October 1996, and over the years, she
has gained extensive experience providing anesthesia services to patients of all ages in a variety of
settings.

For the past 19 years, Pam worked at Bonner General Hospital, a critical access hospital in Sandpoint, ID,
where she provided anesthesia care in a busy surgical services department. Pam enjoyed serving a tight-
knit community, caring for multiple generations of families. However, after years of long winters, Pam
decided to relocate to the Valley, a place she has always loved.

Pam is excited about the opportunities for both personal and professional growth in Arizona. In her free
time, she enjoys golfing, hiking, and taking in the breathtaking desert landscapes and sunsets. She also
enjoys the vibrant culture of the area, from local sports teams and spring training to excellent
restaurants and art and music festivals.

Biography of Ngozi Azode, MSN, FNP-C Ngozi Azode, is a board-certified family Nurse practitioner with the American Association of Nurse practitioners (AANP). She obtained her MSN from Walden University in 2014. She has been in the healthcare industry for over 20 years, within those years, she has worked as a nurse practitioner for over 5 years. Ngozi has worked across the board, she worked in pulmonary medical surgical floor at Banner University Medical center for 9-10 years before she moved to her new role. She currently works in an urgent care where she provides care to pediatrics to the elderly with different health problems which varies from acute to chronic. Ngozi is compassionate, humble, kind, emphatic, and a good listener. She believes strongly that patients should be involved in the decision making about their health. She practices holistic care, and therefore she partnered with her husband to start NGC integrated healthcare. We will take care of your body, mind and soul.

Through active listening and thoughtful questioning, I am ready to deliver the high quality and holistic care that everyone deserves. I believe that my bedside experience as a nurse has allowed me to become more compassionate and dedicated to each patient. My background education and hospital experience has narrowed my focus in family practice, that includes the management of chronic medical conditions however I am prepared to treat any acute illnesses and complaints. Everyone deserves great care and I am ready to deliver it. God Bless you and hope to see you soon!

Nancy Ashby, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, is a board-certified nurse practitioner. She provides compassionate and holistic care to patients at Kingdom Wellness and Family Health, PLLC, located in Phoenix, Arizona. 

In 2012, she earned her Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in nursing from Glendale Community College in Glendale, Arizona. A year later, she received her bachelor's degree in nursing from Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, Arizona.

After working in the healthcare system and recognizing its pitfalls, and wanting to make a change for the better, Nancy returned to school once again to earn her master's degree from Grand Canyon University in 2018. 

Nancy started her career as a home health aid in 2007. From there, she turned to inpatient hospital care, beginning as a nursing assistant on a medical-surgical unit. 

As a registered nurse, she has worked in cardiac care, procedural and surgical, and endoscopy units at several hospitals. As a nurse practitioner, Nancy has had the opportunity to work in family practice, occupational health, orthopedics, and integrative health and explore the exciting world of regenerative medicine. 

She is an Arizona native and loves the outdoors and the heat. She also loves to travel and explore new places. Nancy has a wonderful, supportive husband of 15 years and three very active children ranging from 10 to 14 years. She is very active in her church and ministry.

Specializing in Internal Medicine and Primary Care

M. Zuhdi Jasser, M.D., F.A.C.P. has been in the private practice of internal medicine and nuclear cardiology in Phoenix, Arizona since 1999. After joining his father in practice in 1999, Dr. Zuhdi Jasser founded the Jasser Center for Comprehensive Care in 2004. The Jasser Center is a community-leading comprehensive internal medicine practice in Phoenix, Arizona, serving patients across Maricopa County and the state of Arizona for over 20 years.

Dr. Jasser and his team of medical providers and healthcare leaders are dedicated to maintaining their uniquely traditional approach to comprehensive adolescent and adult primary care, prevention, and diagnosis and care of complicated chronic medical conditions. He is focused on compassionate, detailed, academic, and family-oriented care of all his patients with a particular emphasis on early cardiovascular disease diagnosis and risk factor prevention.

He has been recognized by his peers and Phoenix Magazine as an Internal Medicine Top Doc numerous times in the past 15 years, including most recently in 2025, and was named the Internist of the Year for the Arizona Chapter of the American College of Physicians in 2018.

Education and Military Service

Dr. Jasser earned his medical degree with Honors in Research on a U.S. Navy scholarship at the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 1992, and then completed his residency in internal medicine at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, MD in 1996, serving also as Chief of Residents in 1997.

His tours of duty included serving as medical department head aboard the USS El Paso (LKA-117) in Operation Restore Hope (1993-94) and selection for service as staff internist to the Office of the Attending Physician for the U.S. Congress and Supreme Court in Washington, D.C. from 1997-1999. He served 11 years as a medical officer, receiving an honorable discharge as a Lieutenant Commander in 1999. He is a recipient of the U.S. Navy’s Meritorious Service Medal.

Teaching and Medical Ethics

Dr. Jasser serves as teaching faculty at Banner University Medical Center-Phoenix and the University of Arizona School of Medicine-Phoenix, where he is an Associate Clinical Professor in the Departments of Internal Medicine and Bioethics and Medical Humanism.

Dr. Jasser is a recognized expert in biomedical ethics, serving as Medical Director for Bioethics at Banner-University Medical Center Phoenix since 2021 and chair of their Bioethics Committee since 2002. He has over 25 years of experience in bedside bioethics consultation and education.

With his dedication to medical ethics, Dr. Jasser has long served as medical director for various home health and hospice programs. He has served as medical director for Summit Healthcare Services Home Health and Hospice Programs since 2022.

Leadership and Community Involvement

Dr. Jasser is a past president of the Arizona Medical Association (2006-2007) and has served as one of five physician delegates for Arizona to the American Medical Association House of Delegates (AMA-HOD) since 2008. He founded and chaired the AMA’s Private Practice Physician’s Section (AMA-PPPS) in 2019 and served on their Governing Council from 2020 to 2023. He continues to serve on the board of directors of the Arizona Medical Association (2008-present).

He also serves on the Board of Directors of NotmyKid (2014-present), an Arizona organization dedicated to protecting vulnerable youth from substance abuse, mental health crises, bullying, and online predators. He has served on the Maricopa County Board of Health (2004-2012) and the Board of the Area Agency on Aging and Elderfriends (2007-2012).

Beyond medicine, Dr. Jasser is involved in international religious freedom advocacy and much-needed Muslim reforms. He was appointed by the U.S. Senate to the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom from 2012-2016, serving as its Vice-Chair.

Personal Life

Zuhdi and his wife Gada live in Scottsdale, Arizona, with their three children.

Cynthia Reed, DO embarked on her medical journey with a dedication to empowering patients towards holistic healing. Graduating from Midwestern University Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine, she earned her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree, laying the foundation for her unwavering commitment to patient-centered care.

Throughout her career, Dr. Reed has steadfastly served as a primary care provider, embodying her belief that physicians are not just practitioners but also educators and guides in their patients' health journeys. Her focus on functional medicine, metabolic health, and naturopathic approaches reflects her holistic perspective on healing.

As a certified functional medicine provider and naturopathic practitioner, Dr. Reed's expertise lies in hormone balancing, where she applies her knowledge to address the root causes of illness. Her approach to patient care is marked by collaboration and empowerment. She sees herself not only as a healer but also as a coach, offering patients treatment options and guiding them towards optimal health.

Dr. Reed's technique is distinguished by her emphasis on health pillars, advocating for whole foods, restorative sleep, stress management, physical activity, and community support as foundational elements of well-being. Her philosophy centers on the belief that the body possesses innate healing abilities when provided with the appropriate resources.

To stay at the forefront of her field, Dr. Reed engages in continuous professional development, immersing herself in research, collaborating with like-minded practitioners, and seeking out continuing medical education focused on root cause medicine. Her ultimate goal is to educate and empower as many individuals as possible to reclaim their health and vitality, challenging the conventional notion of medication dependency and advocating for the transformative power of whole foods and holistic healing modalities.

Optimal Men’s Center is pleased to have Dr. Reed on staff as an active Provider in the treatment rooms for patients of both Optimal Men’s Center as well as its affiliate, Optimal Health and Wellness Center.

Dr. Reed is accepting new patients!

Jeff is a board certified nurse practitioner that strives to perform high quality, cost-effective healthcare within the community. His goal is to restore the patient-provider experience by making the patient feel like they are being heard and meeting their individual needs.

Through active listening and thoughtful questioning, I can deliver high-quality care that utilizes the most recent advancement in medicine. I have worked as an infectious disease provider at acute care hospitals and outpatient settings to provide the best care for all your infectious disease needs. This experience has made me able to treat HIV. I can care for LGBT while providing preventative medicine in both PrEP(Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) and PEP (Post-Exposure Prophylaxis) care. I am family medicine (pediatrics to geriatrics) trained. I have worked with a vast population in managing their chronic care diseases at an affordable cost, i.e., hypertension, type I and type II diabetes, elevated cholesterol, migraines, urinary tract infections, musculoskeletal disorders, and common everyday complaints. I have also worked in psychiatry, and I can manage simple to complex depression, anxiety, and sleep disorders to get you back to optimal performance.

Karem Colindres, DO comes to Grayhawk with over 10 years of experience in a combination of Pediatric Medicine, Family Medicine, Occupational Medicine and Emergency Medicine. A United States Army Veteran, she graduated from New York College of Osteopathic Medicine, making the National Dean List. Dr. Colindres belongs to several professional organizations including the American Academy of Lifestyle Medicine, American Academy of Family Physicians, American Academy of Pediatrics and many more, giving her a broad spectrum of expertise.

Musculoskeletal medicine is a strong component and foundation to osteopathic medicine. Dr. Colindres says that with her background in emergency medicine and my osteopathic medical training, she carries with her a strong foundation in both realms of medicine treating the patient as a whole person in body, mind, and spirit.

Additionally, Dr. Colindres is DOT certified, AZ POST certified and certified in Aesthetic Medicine, bringing a versatile skillset to her patients. Dr. Colindres is very excited to join a Top Doc practice and offer concierge medicine at Grayhawk as she feels she can use her skillset to its full capacity to care for the patients in our community, all in one setting. Her philosophy is to treat the patients with the utmost respect while practicing beyond the standard of care for the wellbeing and preventative measures in family medicine. 
In her free time, Dr. Colindres loves spending time with family traveling, and at times do some solo traveling.  As a family, she loves going on weekend getaways to nearby areas in Arizona such as Sedona, Payson and Pine or Pinetop and Flagstaff during the winter.  She really enjoys live music and the various arts.  She goes on a “Girls Trip” at least once a year and goes to museums and concerts.  She loves adventuring and seeing new places and trying out new foods and cuisines.