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District Medical Group District Medical Group (DMG) is a not-for-profit entity consisting of more than 650 credentialed providers working in clinics and hospitals in Maricopa County.

District Medical Group is a not-for-profit entity consisting of over 650 credentialed providers representing all the major medical and surgical specialties and subspecialties. Professional clinical services encompass all physicians and mid-level providers staffing a 450 bed acute hospital, a 200 bed psychiatric hospital, a large diagnostic center, 11 family health centers, a nationally and internationally recognized burn center,and numerous outreach programs. We administer the Children’s Rehabilitative Services Phoenix Multi-Specialty Interdisciplinary Clinic, in collaboration with United Health Care, the first of its kind in the Phoenix area. DMG prides itself on clinical excellence. Over 95% of District Medical Group physicians are board certified in more than 25 specialties. Patient satisfaction surveys consistently rate the physician performance above the national average. DMG physicians have garnered both local and national acclaim for their contributions — named as Phoenix’s “Best Doctors” year after year, serving on advisory boards, appointed to governors’ councils, elected to top leadership positions in national associations, and are well known as innovative leaders in medicine.

Valleywise Health Foundation Appears on Cox YurView Doing More SegmentHighlighting many of the incredible ways Valleywis...
25/09/2025

Valleywise Health Foundation Appears on Cox YurView Doing More Segment

Highlighting many of the incredible ways Valleywise Health serves our community, including burn and trauma care, labor and delivery, primary care, and training the next generation of healthcare professionals.

Valleywise Health Foundation CEO Lisa Hartsock and DMG's Jodi Carter, MD, division chair of pediatrics and pediatric emergency medicine, were honored to represent the outstanding work happening across our system.

About Valleywise Health Foundation:Valleywise Health Foundation is the Phoenix-based 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to providing financial support for critical ...

Honoring Pain Awareness MonthSeptember is Pain Management Month. DMG pain management physicians Neelesh Anand, MD and Sa...
17/09/2025

Honoring Pain Awareness Month
September is Pain Management Month. DMG pain management physicians Neelesh Anand, MD and Sarang Koushik, MD share how they support patients dealing with difficult pain and what inspires their work.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-Jt-5HzQyY2

Valleywise Health

At Valleywise Health, we know that pain is complex, personal, and different for everyone.Whether caused by surgery, trauma, or chronic conditions, our Pain M...

What are Neuromuscular Disorders?by DMG's Marc Merroto, MD, Section Chief, NeurologyNeuromuscular diseases cause problem...
16/09/2025

What are Neuromuscular Disorders?
by DMG's Marc Merroto, MD, Section Chief, Neurology

Neuromuscular diseases cause problems with the nerves and muscles that affect how a person’s muscles work. Typically causing muscle weakness, neuromuscular disorders may affect the:

• Nerves that control different kinds of muscles
• Muscles
• Way nerves and muscles communicate with each other

Read more here:

Neuromuscular diseases cause problems with the nerves and muscles that affect how a person's muscles work.

What You Need to Know about Brain Injuries in ChildrenTraumatic brain injury (TBI) is a broad term describing a range of...
12/09/2025

What You Need to Know about Brain Injuries in Children

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a broad term describing a range of symptoms that can be mild, moderate or severe. TBIs result from a direct or indirect blow to the head. They can include:

• Bumps and bruises
• Concussions
• Skull fractures
• Serious brain injuries

Read more here:

Also called pediatric traumatic brain injuries (TBI), traumatic brain injury is a broad term describing a

As we reflect on September 11 and the tragic loss of lives, we honor the courage and hard work of the first responders a...
11/09/2025

As we reflect on September 11 and the tragic loss of lives, we honor the courage and hard work of the first responders and think of the families still healing from this tragedy. It is especially fitting today to show appreciation and support our communities in their memory.

With a 30% shortage of anesthesiologists nationwide, DMG and Valleywise Health are taking a critical step in addressing ...
08/09/2025

With a 30% shortage of anesthesiologists nationwide, DMG and Valleywise Health are taking a critical step in addressing it by announcing a new anesthesiology residency program. We appreciate Anesthesiology Division Chair, Dr. Brenda Gentz and all involved in developing this program.



About Valleywise Health Foundation:Valleywise Health Foundation is the Phoenix-based 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to providing financial support for critical ...

Valleywise Health Foundation and the Valleywise Health Arizona Burn Center are hosting the 2025 Arizona Burn Symposium o...
05/09/2025

Valleywise Health Foundation and the Valleywise Health Arizona Burn Center are hosting the 2025 Arizona Burn Symposium on Oct. 17, 2025. The focus of the event will be "Burning Point: Advancing Care and Prevention in an Era of Extreme Heat" and feature a leading AZ burn care specialist, Kevin Foster, MD, a DMG physician.

Who should attend:
• Emergency responders
• Burn and trauma clinicians
• Public health experts and policy leaders
• Urban planners and climate scientists

Sponsorship opportunities are also available.

The annual burn symposium is a premier event dedicated to advancing burn and trauma care in both the prehospital and inpatient settings.

Congratulations to DMG physician, Frank LoVecchio, DO, MPH, FACEP, ABMT, whose expertise and dedication to the community...
04/09/2025

Congratulations to DMG physician, Frank LoVecchio, DO, MPH, FACEP, ABMT, whose expertise and dedication to the community is being recognized by the Phoenix Business Journal with the 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award!


Congratulations to District Medical Group (DMG) emergency medicine physician and medical toxicologist, Frank

100 great community hospitals | 2025 - Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & AnalysisValleywise Health Medical Ce...
28/08/2025

100 great community hospitals | 2025 - Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & Analysis

Valleywise Health Medical Center made the list!

We thank our DMG providers who helped make this happen.

Valleywise Health

Becker’s is pleased to release the 2025 edition of its “Great community hospitals” list.Community hospitals play a vital role in the fabric of the U.S. healthcare system, delivering accessible, affordable care to patients beyond major metropolitan areas. Whether serving rural regions or suburb...

Man survives third-degree burns from a backyard fall in PhoenixAugust 6, 2025 – FOX 10 Phoenix Featured from DMG: Kevin ...
07/08/2025

Man survives third-degree burns from a backyard fall in Phoenix
August 6, 2025 – FOX 10 Phoenix
Featured from DMG: Kevin Foster, MD, MBA, FACS

A man who suffered third-degree burns after a backyard fall is sharing his cautionary tale as contact burns rise in the Phoenix area due to the extreme heat.

31/07/2025

What is Cleft Lip and Palate?

By Eugene Sidoti, Jr., MD, DMG Division Chief, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

During the first five to nine weeks of pregnancy, the two sides of the baby's face come together (fuse). The l

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About DMG

District Medical Group (DMG) is a not-for-profit integrated medical group practice consisting of over 650 credentialed providers representing more than 25 medical and surgical specialties and subspecialties. Dedicated to improving the health and well-being of individuals in Arizona, DMG maintains a balanced program of patient care, education, research and community service.

Professional clinical services encompass all physicians and mid-level providers staffing a multitude of healthcare facilities throughout the Valley, including a 450-bed acute hospital, three inpatient behavioral health centers, an outpatient specialty center, 11 family health centers, an emergency department, an internationally recognized burn center, and many unique and effective outreach programs that provide care for over 450,000 patients annually.

DMG is a trusted partner in training future healthcare providers in Arizona, and has over 220 residents in nine programs and 60 affiliated programs. DMG is also a founding partner in the Creighton University Arizona Health Education Alliance which aims to increase the number of physicians and other health professionals in Arizona by improving and expanding current health education programs.

DMG Children’s Rehabilitative Services is the largest multi-specialty interdisciplinary clinic in the state of Arizona with over 25 medical specialties and is designed to meet the unique healthcare requirements of special needs children. DMG Desert Horizon Integrative Medicine provides comprehensive behavioral health services for children, adolescents, adults and their families. Through these two corporate clinics, DMG directly provides care to the community with over 66,000 patient visits annually.