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Michael Murphy, RD, is a registered dietitian with over 18 years of experience working with weight loss surgery patients. He is the lead dietitian and nutrition adviser for AZ Weight Loss Clinic, a weight loss surgery practice with locations in Tempe, Glendale, Phoenix, Queen Creek, Sun City West, and Tucson, Arizona. Michael is dedicated to providing excellent preop and postop nutrition, weight loss education, and follow-ups to each patient he sees. 

His mission is to re-shape the nutritional habits and behaviors of his weight loss surgery patients to ensure permanent success after weight loss surgery. 

He is a graduate of Arizona State University and went on to complete his dietetic internship in Columbia, South Carolina. During his 18 years, his work has been published in national magazines, and he has appeared numerous times on local TV stations discussing the benefits of weight loss surgery and the proper nutrition before and after surgery. 

Michael is a father of three teenagers and is currently living in Phoenix, Arizona.

Erin is an experienced social worker and mental health professional with extensive experience in both private practice and group practice settings. She received her Master’s in Social Work from Florida State University in 1998 and has over 20 years’ experience spanning school social work, substance abuse, and art therapy. Erin is passionate about the beach and spending time with her family, and when she’s not working, you can find her hiking, gardening, making crafts, and watching sports.

Erin is available in-person at our Mesa McKellips and Gilbert Baseline clinics, or online via telehealth. 

HealthyU Clinics provides high-quality, patient-centered care for all ages at their 10 office locations in cities throughout the valley, including Phoenix, Chandler, Surprise, Gilbert, Glendale, Mesa, and Avondale, Arizona. The skilled providers offer exceptional primary care, preventive health, and specialty services. 

HealthyU is dedicated to optimizing the quality of healthcare through an integrative approach to health and wellness. We include both conventional and complementary treatments for general health, healing and well-being.

Our goal is to model and advance a standard of integrative health care. We achieve this goal through our four core values: family, community, integrity, and innovation.

Each office features labs and diagnostic technologies, including bloodwork, flu, and rapid COVID-19 testing services, so patients don’t have to travel elsewhere to get answers about their health. The medical specialists can address a range of acute health issues and chronic diseases and take an integrative, holistic approach to care.

Preventive services available at HealthyU Clinics include annual checkups, vaccines, sports physicals, and men’s health services. Customized weight-loss plans are also available to support safe, healthy weight loss and reduce risk factors for chronic disease.

Pain management services are also available to keep chronic pain conditions well-controlled without compromising an individual’s quality of life. Preventive resources are also accessible to protect and preserve bone health in seniors and those with osteoporosis and other bone conditions.

To address the mental, emotional, and behavioral health needs of their patients, the HealthyU Clinics providers collaborate with evolvedMD professionals for same-day behavioral health assessments and physician-monitored treatment. The specialists work together to provide customized medical management plans and other supportive resources.

The experienced HealthyU Clinics physicians focus on holistic solutions to revitalizing health. They offer hormone replacement therapy, and other strategies to optimize physical and mental wellness.

Appointments are available in the office and through the online telehealth platform. HealthyU Clinics also provides remote patient monitoring to eliminate the need for frequent in-office visits.

Call the HealthyU Clinics office near you to schedule a consultation or book an appointment online today. 

Dr. Ricardo La Grotta, MD is a primary care physician. He serves patients at HealthyU Clinics at our Chandler, Arizona clinic.

With over two decades of medical experience, Dr. La Grotta brings his passion and commitment to HealthyU Clinics. Motivated by the organization's dedication to prioritizing patients, he joins with enthusiasm and a belief that the clinic is truly upholding the oath in primary care by putting people first.

Having spent his formative years in diverse regions such as South America, the Caribbean, and the Pacific Northwest, Dr. La Grotta has cultivated a unique perspective. His focus on Primary Care and Urgent Care stems from a seamless blend of practical experience and scientific knowledge.

Although his family has been in the Pacific Northwest for four decades, Dr. La Grotta eagerly embraces Arizona as his new home. He looks forward to immersing himself in the beauty of the state, connecting with its vibrant communities, and indulging in the rich gastronomy that Arizona has to offer.

Dr. Ricardo La Grotta, MD is a primary care physician. He serves patients at HealthyU Clinics at our Chandler, Arizona clinic.

With over two decades of medical experience, Dr. La Grotta brings his passion and commitment to HealthyU Clinics. Motivated by the organization's dedication to prioritizing patients, he joins with enthusiasm and a belief that the clinic is truly upholding the oath in primary care by putting people first.

Having spent his formative years in diverse regions such as South America, the Caribbean, and the Pacific Northwest, Dr. La Grotta has cultivated a unique perspective. His focus on Primary Care and Urgent Care stems from a seamless blend of practical experience and scientific knowledge.

Although his family has been in the Pacific Northwest for four decades, Dr. La Grotta eagerly embraces Arizona as his new home. He looks forward to immersing himself in the beauty of the state, connecting with its vibrant communities, and indulging in the rich gastronomy that Arizona has to offer.

Robert Claflin, DO, CAQSM, is a primary care and sports medicine doctor. He serves patients at HealthyU Clinics at our Gilbert and Chandler, Arizona, clinics. 

Dr. Claflin started his training in the health field at Arizona State University in Tempe, where he obtained his Bachelor of Science in exercise and wellness. In 2017, he graduated from Midwestern Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine in Glendale, Arizona. 

In 2020, Dr. Claflin completed his family medicine residency at East Carolina University in Greenville, South Carolina, and his sports medicine fellowship in 2021. 

Including treating patients of all ages, he has worked with high school, collegiate division I, and professional athletes throughout his training and in practice in the sports medicine field. In 2021, he returned to Arizona to work in private practice family medicine and sports medicine. 

Dr. Claflin joined HealthyU Clinics in 2022. In his free time, he enjoys exercising, trying out new restaurants, traveling, going to the movies, and spending time with friends and family. 

Pankaj Chopra, MD, is a primary care physician at Primary Care Walk-In Medical Clinic in Gilbert and Fountain Hills, Arizona. Dr. Chopra is board-certified in family medicine and specializes in geriatrics, acute care, and travel medicine. 

Dr. Chopra received his medical degree from the University College of Medical Sciences in Delhi, India, and completed his residency at the University of Missouri Department of Medicine in Columbia, Missouri. 

Since completing his education, Dr. Chopra has treated patients of all ages in Arizona’s East Valley area. He has served on medical committees in a variety of hospital systems and is currently affiliated with the Banner Gateway Medical Center in Gilbert, Arizona. 

Dr. Chopra loves to teach and works as a faculty member at A.T. Still University in Kirksville, Missouri. As a preceptor at the university, he enjoys educating and guiding students in the field of medicine. 

At Primary Care Walk-In Medical Clinic, Dr. Chopra provides top-quality care in a convenient setting. He treats patients of all ages, from delivering timely care for urgent medical conditions to performing regular physicals.

Neha Maheshwari, MD is a board-certified family physician at Primary Care Walk-In Medical Clinic located in Fountain Hills, Arizona. Dr. Maheshwari has more than 15 years of experience specializing in pediatrics, women’s health, and primary care. 

Dr. Maheshwari earned her medical degree in 2003 from Lady Hardinge Medical College in New Delhi, India, and completed her residency in family medicine at the University of Missouri Department of Medicine in Columbia, Missouri. She also holds a master’s degree in business administration healthcare management. 

Dr. Maheshwari is passionate about education and is an avid instructor, training and mentoring students at A.T. Still University in Kirksville, Missouri, and at the University of Phoenix in Tempe, Arizona.

She has worked as a primary care physician and hospitalist at various clinics and hospitals in Arizona, including Dignity Health and Banner Health in Phoenix. Today, she is affiliated with Chandler Regional Medical Center in Chandler, Arizona. 

Dr. Maheshwari offers a variety of healthcare services at Primary Care Walk-In Medical Clinic, including women’s health and pediatrics and is certified to perform Department of Transportation (DOT) physicals. She also offers international travel consultations to help patients stay healthy while traveling.

Dr. Ricardo La Grotta, MD is a primary care physician. He serves patients at HealthyU Clinics at our Chandler, Arizona clinic.

With over two decades of medical experience, Dr. La Grotta brings his passion and commitment to HealthyU Clinics. Motivated by the organization's dedication to prioritizing patients, he joins with enthusiasm and a belief that the clinic is truly upholding the oath in primary care by putting people first.

Having spent his formative years in diverse regions such as South America, the Caribbean, and the Pacific Northwest, Dr. La Grotta has cultivated a unique perspective. His focus on Primary Care and Urgent Care stems from a seamless blend of practical experience and scientific knowledge.

Although his family has been in the Pacific Northwest for four decades, Dr. La Grotta eagerly embraces Arizona as his new home. He looks forward to immersing himself in the beauty of the state, connecting with its vibrant communities, and indulging in the rich gastronomy that Arizona has to offer.

Clara Goodman, PA-C, is a physician assistant. She serves patients in Gilbert, Arizona, at the HealthyU Clinics – Gilbert Val Vista Rd. location.

While attending Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, Clara received a Bachelor of Science in exercise and wellness with a minor in Spanish. She then went on to receive her physician assistant training at Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions in Provo, Utah.

Clara is excited to be a member of the HealthyU Clinics team. She loves working in the medical field because of the opportunity it gives her to get to know and work with so many wonderful people.

Clara wants each patient to leave their appointment confident in the care that was given. Clara listens to the patient's concerns and discusses their treatment options with them. She believes in working together with the patient to help them achieve their health goals. 

In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and son, family, and friends. Clara enjoys hiking, camping, baking, traveling, and tackling various projects.