Desert Grove Family Medical

Appointments (480)539-6550 Main Line (480)834-7546 Billing (480)545-0031

Locations and Schedules Our Providers

We utilize MD's, DO's, NP’s and PA’s in our medical practice.

MD and DO
All physicians can diagnose, manage and treat acute or chronic illnesses. They also interpret diagnostic and/or laboratory tests. An osteopathic physician (DO) receives extra training in the musculoskeletal system and can use osteopathic manipulative treatments to help diagnose injury and promote healing.

Nurse Practitioners and Physicians Assistants
Physician Assistants (PA) and Nurse Practitioners (NP) are both “mid-level” primary health care providers who practice in many different settings. They diagnose & manage acute or chronic illnesses. They also order, conduct and interpret diagnostic and/or laboratory tests. They also prescribe medications for the treatment of illnesses and counsel with other physicians in the care of the patient. All NP’s must have a nursing degree (RN) prior to beginning nurse practitioner education. PA training follows the MD’s medical model whereas NP training is an extension of the medical nursing model. The PA Schooling is similar to MD schooling, however PA’s do not complete a residency program or as long of an internship as MD’s. Also PA’s work under the supervision of a physician as a Physician/PA team, whereas NP’s may choose not to do so.

Privacy
We respect the privacy of all of our patients. Therefore we will not give out information regarding the medical care of any patient to anyone other than the patient unless one of the following criteria are met: The patient has provided us with written consent or the patient is incapacitated and has a power of attorney in effect.