Arizona Community Physicians

11/20/2025

Celebrating 30 Years!

Today we honor an incredible milestone — 30 years of hard work, dedication, and leadership from our Chief Operations Officer. It’s not every day you get to celebrate someone who has poured so much heart and commitment into their work for three whole decades.

Your passion, guidance, and unwavering work ethic have made a lasting impact on everyone around you. You lead by example, inspire others to be their best, and face every challenge with strength and grace.

Thank you for everything you do — and for being the kind of leader people are proud to follow. Here’s to 30 years of excellence, and many more to come!

#2025

11/12/2025

Accepting New Patients!
Dr. Mei So is welcoming new patients and offers same-day availability!
Looking for a new physician? Call us today to schedule your appointment.

📍 Sonora Family Practice
📞 520-327-6874

Dr. Mei So will be joining Sonora Family Practice Monday October 20, 2025.

Dr. Mei So grew up in Yuma, Arizona. She moved to Tucson for college and received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Arizona. She later earned her medical degree from the University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix and completed internal medicine residency at Banner University Medical Center-Tucson.

Dr. Mei So believes that health and healing is a collaborative effort between the patient, their family, and the medical team. She will see patients 18 years and older.

Welcome Dr. Mei So.

10/31/2025

👻🎃 Wishing everyone a spooky, sweet, and safe Halloween! Have fun, stay safe, enjoy the treats, and have a frightfully fun night! 🍬🧙‍♀️✨

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10/30/2025

🌸 Come See Us at the Tucson Birth and Baby Fest! 🌸

We’re so excited to be part of this amazing community event! Join us on Saturday, November 8th from 10 AM to 3 PM for a day filled with support, connection, and fun for expecting and new families. 💕

👶 Stop by our booth to say hello, learn more about what we offer, and pick up some special goodies!

📍 Tucson Birth and Baby Fest
🗓️ November 8 | 10 AM – 3 PM

We can’t wait to see you there! 💫

10/20/2025

Welcoming Sara Kellogg, DNP-FNP to Mesquite Family Medicine effective 11/17/2025.

Sara Kellogg, DNP, FNP-C is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner and Doctor of Nursing Practice who brings nearly two decades of healthcare experience to her role.

Originally from the Midwest, Sara’s diverse background includes work as a theater costume designer, flight attendant and ESL educator in Japan, before she made her home in Tucson in 2012.
She holds bachelor’s degrees from Indiana University and Wagner College and earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice from the University of Arizona.

Her clinical experience spans high acuity wound and vascular care, surgical oncology, palliative care, clinical medical research, and eight years in hospital emergency care. A graduate of a nationally accredited postgraduate nurse practitioner residency in family medicine, Sara is dedicated to providing comprehensive, patient-centered care in family practice. She will see patients of all ages.

10/16/2025

Please Welcome Matthew Vargas, DO to Manzanita Internal Medicine.

Dr. Matthew Vargas, DO, is excited to join Manzanita Internal Medicine as a new physician starting November 17, 2025. A board-certified family physician, Dr. Vargas brings over a decade of experience serving in the United States Air Force, where he worked as both a family doctor and flight surgeon. During his military career, Dr. Vargas held multiple leadership roles, including Primary Care Manager, Flight Commander, and Medical Director, developing a strong foundation in both clinical care and team-based medicine.

With a passion for teaching, Dr. Vargas enjoys working with the next generation of physicians. As part of his commitment to education, patients can expect to occasionally meet medical students or resident physicians participating in their care. A Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), Dr. Vargas offers a unique approach to patient wellness, incorporating osteopathic manipulation and other alternative strategies to manage both chronic and acute musculoskeletal issues along with treating common issues including hypertension, diabetes, anxiety, depression, sleep concerns, Men's and Women's health topics from family planning to hormone replacement and post-menopausal care.
He will see patients 18 and older.

10/15/2025

It’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month!

Did you know you can schedule your screening mammogram right from your MyChart account?

Early detection saves lives — don’t wait to take care of your health.

Log in, go to “Visits” or “Appointments,” and schedule your screening today!

10/15/2025

Choosing the right place for medical care can save you time, money, and stress. Here's a quick guide to help you decide where to go based on your symptoms:

🩺 Your P*P (Primary Care Provider) – 💲Lowest cost
➡️ Best for: Cold & flu, allergies, minor infections, stomach/back pain, medication refills, wellness visits.
📞 Call your P*P to schedule.

🏥 Urgent Care – 💲💲 Moderate cost
➡️ Best for: Headaches, sore throat, nausea, minor cuts/burns, sprains, infections, cold and flu symptoms.
🚶‍♀️ Walk-in, no appointment needed.

🚑 Emergency Room – 💲💲💲 Highest cost
➡️ Best for: Chest pain, trouble breathing, stroke symptoms, serious injuries, seizures, suicidal thoughts.
📞 Call 911 or go to the nearest ER.

✅ Save time and money by choosing the right care for your situation. In an emergency, always call 911!

10/14/2025

✨These amazing ladies — with Cash the black lab 🐾 — showed up and showed out at the first-ever TUSD 2025 Disco Dash: 5K Fun Run & Wellness Fair! 🕺💃🎉

From funky outfits to feel-good vibes, the community came together to dance, run, and celebrate wellness — rain or shine! 🌦️💙

Huge thanks to everyone who joined the fun, shared a smile, and made this event a groovy success. We’re proud to be part of a community that moves together and supports each other! 🙌💫

10/13/2025

Welcome to the ACP team Amy!

Amy (FNP) will be joining El Sol Family Medicine Effective 11/03/2025.

Amy Butalla-Rosene, is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) who has lived in Tucson for many years. She initially obtained a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Nutritional Sciences at the University of Arizona and went on to work in nutrition research and education for three years. She then pivoted her career into nursing and earned both her Master’s in Nursing in 2014 and her Doctor of Nursing Practice in 2021 from the University of Arizona.

As a nurse, Amy worked for seven years in the medical intensive care unit and as part of the acute transport team at Banner University Medical Center. As a nurse practitioner, she completed a postgraduate residency at El Rio Health in 2022 and has been working in primary care at El Rio since that time. She strongly believes in the value of primary care as a key agent for health optimization and chronic disease prevention, and she strives to build partnerships with patients to help them achieve their health goals. She will see patients 10 years and older.

10/08/2025

🚨 New Patients Welcome! 🚨
Looking for a doctor or nurse practitioner in North Tucson?
👩‍⚕️ Meet our team at Northwest Medical Group:
✅ Dr. Collins
✅ Mary Busch, FNP
✅ Mary Glenda Britanico, NP
Now accepting new patients!
📍 North Side of Tucson
📞 Call 520-547-5725 to book your visit today!

10/07/2025

Looking for a pediatrician? Dr. Price with Paloma Pediatrics is accepting new patients! Call today to schedule your child's appointment.

Dr. Price trained as a pediatrician at the University of Arizona and did his residency there as well. He is a complete Wildcat, having done undergraduate and graduate studies there too. He is board certified and has over twenty years’ experience as a pediatrician in the Tucson area. Dr. Price feels strongly about giving back to his community. He has taught medical students, residents and nurse practitioner students continuously since starting practice, and has volunteered at schools as well. He did graduate work in human physiology, and has focused his practice on nutrition, exercise and obesity prevention. Dr. Price was born into a military family in New England and spent his childhood moving from coast to coast, living in a dozen cities, in almost two dozen houses. As an adult on his own, though, he stayed put in Tucson, Arizona.