Christy McDannell, Pac

In my role as a resident, I actively contribute to improving patient care through collaboration within a dedicated resident clinic. By closely working with attending physicians, our team approach ensures that patients benefit from a comprehensive evaluation and treatment plan, drawing upon the combined expertise of experienced attendings and enthusiastic residents who are eager to incorporate the latest advancements in medicine. Our Internal Medicine residency team takes pride in the excellent care patients receive by combining academic training with faculty physicians. This includes care of infants, children, adolescents, adults, maternity care, women’s health issues, and older patients. We provide preventive care, manage chronic diseases, and address new health concerns to support our patients in their unique health journeys. Our approach ensures superior patient experience through the delivery of comprehensive, coordinated and accessible care. It would be our privilege to care for you and your family.

As one of few double-fellowship trained spine surgeons in Arizona who has trained with both world renown neurosurgeons and orthopedic spine surgeons, I enjoy being able to offer the latest in minimally invasive and motion preservation techniques to my patients. Importantly, having published over 60 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters, I know when and how to apply the latest science to spine care. I fully understand that “latest” or “new” doesn’t always mean effective. Finally, from chiropractic school to spine surgeon, I take a very holistic and conservative approach to spine surgical care. I treat every patient as a family member and always view surgery as a last resort.