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Dr. Shawn D. Blick specializes in Urology. Founder of Valley Urology Associates, he joined Arizona Center for Cancer Care in 2010 when they entered into a partnership. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Nutritional Biochemistry from Cornell University and attended medical school at Mount Sinai School of Medicine. Dr. Blick trained as a resident in both General Surgery and Urology at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York. In addition, his residency required him to complete six months of oncology training at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York.

In Arizona, Dr. Blick currently serves as the Chief of Staff at Paradise Valley Hospital. He has also previously served as the Medical Director and Chairman of the Board at the Surgical Elite Surgery Center, the Chairman of the Department of Surgery at Paradise Valley Hospital, West Valley Hospital, and Maryvale Hospital. He has attended multiple courses on advanced techniques for penile prosthesis insertion for erectile dysfunction, pelvic floor reconstruction for pelvic prolapse and stress urinary incontinence, laser surgery and UROLIFT for BPH, cryoablation and robotic assisted laparoscopic prostatectomies for prostate cancer, and hand-assisted laparoscopic nephrectomies for kidney cancer.

In the community, Dr. Blick has proven himself to be an excellent educator. He was an Adjunctive Faculty Member at Midwestern University Osteopathic College of Medicine for 12
years and has been given an award for his teaching skills. He has delivered multiple lectures to patients and physicians on the topics of erectile dysfunction, overactive bladders, stress urinary incontinence, benign prostatic hyperplasia, and prostate cancer.

Dr. Blick is certified by the American Board of Urology. He is a multi-year “Top Doc” honoree by Phoenix Magazine.

Patient Reviews:

"Excellent Doctor. Treated our sensitive matter with grace, care and compassion. Pleasant and knowledgeable and thorough. Thank you!" -YK

"Dr. Blick has been my urologist for the past 17 years. He has always listened to me, advised me and taken care of all my issues. He is simply the best!" -Richard

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Dr. Rahul Thaly specializes in urology, and his clinical interests include urologic cancer and laparoscopy. He also specializes in the care of patients with prostate and kidney cancer. Along with his medical team at Valley Urology Associates, he entered a partnership with Arizona Center for Cancer Care in 2010. During his academic career, Dr. Thaly completed a six-year residency training program while attending the University of Illinois in Chicago. He continued to study robotics/laparoscopy and minimally invasive surgery while completing his fellowship at Ohio State University. He was under the guidance of Dr. Vipul Patel, a world-renowned leader in robotic and minimally invasive surgery.

Dr. Thaly has been involved in more than 400 robotic and laparoscopic surgeries, and his experience in robotic surgery makes him one of the foremost urologists in the Valley. In addition to robotic surgery for prostate cancer, he also specializes in the treatment of kidney cancer with minimally invasive, kidney-sparing alternatives, such as laparoscopic partial nephrectomy and radiofrequency ablation. With his advanced skills, he has worked as an instructor for courses on Advanced Robotic laparoscopic techniques throughout the country.

Dr. Thaly is a member of the American Urological Association and the Robotic Surgery Working Group. He has published his medical research for the Journal of Urology, British Journal of Urology, the Journal of Robotic Surgery, Contemporary Urology, and Issues in Urology. Dr. Thaly is Board Certified by The American Board of Urology.

Pankaj M. Jain, MD, MBA, is a board-certified urologist and one of Phoenix Magazine’s “Top Doctors” in Urology. He currently treats patients at Arizona Urology, which has three convenient locations in Goodyear, Glendale, and Gilbert, Arizona. 

Dr. Jain earned his medical degree from the Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University in Chicago. He graduated in the MD/MBA program, also earning a degree in health services management and finance from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management. He stayed at Northwestern University for his residency, which he completed in urology. 

At Arizona Urology, Dr. Jain specializes in oncology, female urology, stones, benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH), and laparoscopy. He’s regarded as a leader in his field in minimally invasive surgery, including robotic-assisted surgery and robotic radical prostatectomies. He has performed over 1000 robotic procedures in his career. 

Outside of his work at Arizona Urology, Dr. Jain serves as the Vice-Chief of Staff at the Abrazo West Hospital Campus in Goodyear, Arizona. Dr. Jain is also very involved in the Arizona Care Network (ACN). He holds a position on the Board of the ACN and as the Chairman of the Network Committee.  He is currently certified by the American Board of Urology. He looks forward to keeping his patients in good health and improving their quality of life.

Prabhakar Pandey, MD, FRCS, FACS, is a board-certified urologist and a compassionate physician. He treats patients at Arizona Urology, which has three clinics conveniently located in Goodyear, Glendale, and Gilbert, Arizona. 

Dr. Pandey was initially educated at Patna Medical College in Patna, India, where he earned a master of surgery in general surgery. He relocated to Scotland to study at the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow, where he earned his fellowship of the royal colleges of surgeons. He eventually relocated again to the United States, completing a residency in urology at the University of Jackson in Jackson, Mississippi. 

At Arizona Urology, Dr. Pandey specializes in general urology, urinary stones, female urology, urologic oncology, reconstructive urology, and laparoscopy and minimally invasive urological procedures. He’s also regarded for his advanced skill set in ureteroscopy and retrograde intrarenal surgery and urological reconstruction laparoscopy. He’s currently a member of the American Urological Association, a fellow of the American College of Surgeons, and is certified by the American Board of Urology. 

When he isn’t working with patients at Arizona Urology, Dr. Pandey is heavily involved in scientific research and instrument design communities. He’s been published in numerous national and international scientific journals, has served as a peer reviewer for scientific journals and annual meetings, and has had publications cited in several prostate cancer guidelines. He’s also contributed his expertise as a consultant to the medical device industry and venture capital firms.

Prior to joining the team at Arizona Urology, Dr. Pandey was an attending physician at numerous hospitals in Arizona and Maryland. He looks forward to looking after his patients’ health in a private practice setting at Arizona Urology.

Stephen Larsen, MD, is a highly skilled urologist and accomplished physician. He currently serves the community of the Valley at Arizona Urology, which has three clinics conveniently located in Goodyear, Glendale, and Gilbert, Arizona. 

Dr. Larsen graduated with honors from the University of Illinois in Champaign, Illinois. He earned his medical degree and completed his surgical training at Rush Medical College in Near West Side, Chicago, where he was named Intern of the Year. He then went on to complete a residency in urology before taking up an andrology (male infertility) fellowship at University College London Hospital. 

At Arizona Urology, Dr. Larsen specializes in infertility and surgical procedures, including such niche treatments as vasectomy reversals and vasoepididymostomies. He’s also highly skilled in post-surgical and corrective surgery, such as prosthetics and artificial sphincters. He also has a keen interest in treating Peyronie’s Disease.  Dr. Larsen is currently a member of the American Urological Association, the American Medical Association, the Sexual Medicine Society, and the Chicago Urological Society. 

In addition to his patient care, Dr. Larsen is an active author in his field, authoring and co-authoring articles and research in the Journal of Urology, the Journal of Sexual Medicine, and the International Journal of Impotence Research. He’s also highly regarded for the research he’s presented at various national and international meetings.

When he isn’t working with patients, Dr. Larsen likes to golf, enjoy the outdoors, and spend time with his wife, family, and friends.

Dr. Shahon is a board-certified urologist in Mesa, Arizona, where he is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Banner Baywood Medical Center, Mercy Gilbert Medical Center, and Tempe St. Luke's Medical Center.

A graduate of Tufts University School of Medicine where he earned his medical degree, Dr. Shahon completed his residency at the University of Washington in Seattle and the North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System (Northwell Health) in New York.

Dr. Shahon has been in practice for more than 20 years. He specializes in diagnosing and treating conditions affecting the male reproductive system and the urinary tracts of both men and women.