Cardiologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Chiropractor providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dentist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dermatologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Family Physician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
OB-GYN providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Ophthalmologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Orthopedic Surgeon providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Pediatrician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Physical Therapist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Podiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Psychiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dr. Roehrs received his medical degree from the University of Nebraska Medical Center in 1971 and completed a pulmonary fellowship at the University of Texas San Antonio in 1978. Dr. Roehrs brings over 50 years of patient experience to Arizona Chest and Sleep Medicine. Dr. Roehrs provides pulmonary and sleep medicine specialty care in a virtual outpatient clinical setting to patients of Arizona Chest and Sleep Medicine.
In addition to his experience, Dr. Roehrs serves as the director of sleep medicine research at the Phoenix VA and spends much of his professional time practicing sleep medicine and teaching pulmonary fellows. He is board certified in sleep medicine, pulmonary medicine, and internal medicine.
Jessica is certified as a gender-care provider and HIV Specialist. She began her career in the ER where she was confronted with how systemic failures result in folks falling through the cracks, especially folks from the LGBTQ+ community. Learning from and being moved by many close family, friends, and patients of lived experience, she is often quoted as saying, “I knew if I could be doing something, I absolutely should be.” During her graduate studies, she coordinated meetings with the Dean, Assistant Dean, and a dear friend of lived experience to transform the Women’s Health course into Gender Health to ensure gender-affirming healthcare was incorporated into the graduate and undergraduate nursing curriculum at IUSB. Since graduating in 2016, she continued the bold work of bettering healthcare for the LGBTQ+ community in family practices in Indiana and California. She has now branched out into telemedince to improve access to competent care for patients otherwise out of reach.
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.
Nicholas Werth, PA-C, is a physician assistant. He serves patients in Glendale and Phoenix, Arizona, at the HealthyU Clinics Phoenix – 31st Ave. clinic and the Glendale – West Olive Ave. clinic.
Nicholas was born and raised in Minnesota. He attended the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis as an undergraduate, receiving his bachelor’s degree in physiology in 2015. He then completed his physician assistant training at Touro University Nevada in Henderson in 2021. After graduating, Nicholas moved to Phoenix and joined HealthyU Clinics in early 2022.
Nicholas enjoys taking the time to provide education to his patients. He believes in employing shared decision-making with patients to ensure compliance with the treatment plan and to maintain patient autonomy. He is also passionate about mental health and enjoys working closely with the behavioral health management staff to help meet the needs of his patients.
When he’s not seeing patients, Nicholas can find him spending time with his girlfriend and their dog, playing golf, watching sports, working on his car, cooking, or trying new restaurants.
Social workers often say, “Meet people where they are.” You won’t meet one who champions this phrase more to co-create meaning than Emma Aguas. Hailing from Bakersfield, California, Emma moved to Arizona with her family to get her Masters of Social Work from Arizona State University. Since graduation, she’s worked as a client care coordinator, a case manager, and a clinician in a variety of settings providing high-quality services to drive positive change for her patients. In her free time, Emma enjoys playing with her pets and hanging out with friends and family.
Emma is bilingual in Spanish and English and able to provides services in-person or via telehealth.
Lauren Havard, MD, is a family medicine and primary care physician. She serves patients at HealthyU Clinics at our Phoenix, Arizona, clinic.
Dr. Havard joined HealthyU Clinics in 2021. She previously worked as an outpatient family physician at two Banner Medical Group clinics in Phoenix, Arizona. She also worked at Banner Boswell Medical Center in Sun City, Arizona, mid-pandemic, as a hospitalist.
Dr. Havard completed her residency at Abrazo Central Family Medicine Residency Clinic in Phoenix, Arizona. She attended medical school at the American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine in St. Marteen.
During medical school, she spent her third year in Chichester, England (where she met her husband), and her fourth year in the United States.
Dr. Havard and her husband love spending time with their dog Lily, playing co-ed soccer, hiking, working out, listening to music, watching binge-worthy shows, and most importantly spending time with friends and family.
Cuauhtemoc Gallardo-Prado, MD, is a compassionate family medical doctor at Clinica Medica Hispana in Phoenix, Arizona. He dedicates himself to providing exceptional healthcare services to individuals and families. With a strong commitment to patient-centered care, Dr. Gallardo-Prado strives to foster lasting relationships built on trust, respect, and open communication.
As a graduate of the Autonomous University of Baja California School of Medicine, Dr. Gallardo-Prado earned his medical degree with honors, demonstrating his academic excellence and passion for medicine. He has comprehensive training in diagnosing and managing various medical conditions across all age groups.
Dr. Gallardo-Prado focuses on preventive medicine, chronic disease management, and acute care. With a deep understanding of the unique needs of individuals and families, Dr. Gallardo-Prado empowers patients to take an active role in maintaining their well-being.
Dr. Gallardo-Prado stays abreast of the latest advancements in medical research and technology. He regularly attends medical conferences and engages in continuous professional development activities to ensure the delivery of evidence-based and up-to-date medical care to his patients.
In addition to practicing full-time, Dr. Gallardo-Prado is actively involved in mentoring future healthcare professionals.
Dr. Gallardo-Prado values the importance of fostering a warm and welcoming environment within the practice. He believes in building strong partnerships with his patients, actively listening to their concerns, and tailoring treatment plans to meet individual needs. His compassionate approach helps patients feel comfortable and confident in their healthcare journey.
Outside of his professional endeavors, Dr. Gallardo-Prado enjoys spending time with family, pursuing personal interests, and participating in community outreach initiatives to improve healthcare access and promote wellness.
Dr. Gallardo-Prado welcomes new patients to his practice and looks forward to providing compassionate and comprehensive healthcare services to individuals and families within the community.
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.
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.
