Terms Used

M.D.: Dr. of Medicine
D.O.: Doctor of Osteopathy
Osteopathy: A system of medicine based on the theory that disturbances in the musculoskeletal system affect other bodily parts, causing many disorders that can be corrected by various manipulative techniques in conjunction with conventional medical, surgical, pharmacological, and other therapeutic procedures.

Doctor of Medicine: from the Latin Medicinæ Doctor meaning "Teacher of Medicine") is a doctoral degree for physicians. The degree is granted by medical schools. It is a professional doctorate / first professional degree (qualifying degree)

Arthroscopic: Examination of the interior of a joint, such as the knee, using a type of endoscope that is inserted into the joint through a small incision.
Orthopedics: is the study of the musculoskeletal system. Orthopedic doctors (also called Orthopedists or Orthopeds) specialize in diagnosis and treatment of problems of the musculoskeletal system. The musculoskeletal system includes: bones, joints,
ligaments, tendons, muscles, and nerves.

Tempe Physicians

1492 S. Mill Ave.
Suite 113
Tempe, AZ 85281


Gustavo J. Armendariz, Jr., MD

General Orthopedics, Foot and Ankle Surgery, Orthopedic Trauma & Sports Injury

Locations: Phoenix, Tempe & Mesa

David S. Bailie, MD

Arthrocsopic Surgery, Sports Medicine, Shoulder & Knee Reconstruction.

Locations: Scottsdale, Tempe & Phoenix

Kraig M. Burgess, DO

Surgery of Hand, Wrist & Upper Extremity

Locations: Glendale, Tempe & Mesa

Thomas R. Carter, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon & Sports Medicine

Locations: Phoenix & Tempe

Anikar Chhabra, MD, MS

Arthroscopic Surgery, Sports Medicine, Shoulder & Knee Reconstruction

Locations: Phoenix, Tempe & ASU

P. Dean Cummings, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon & Sports Medicine

Locations: Glendale, Scottsdale & Tempe

Sherwood K. Duhon, MD

Reconstructive Surgery & Sports Injury

Locations: Glendale, Scottsdale & Tempe

Earl L. Feng, MD

Orthopedic Surgery, Arthritis & Total Joint Reconstruction

Locations: Mesa, Tempe & Phoenix

Joseph L. Haber, MD

Surgery of the Hand & Wrist

Locations: Phoenix & Tempe

Christopher Huston, MD

Interventional Spine, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Locations: Phoenix, Scottsdale & Tempe

Jon D. Zoltan, MD

General Orthopedics, Arthroscopy, Sports Injury, Fracture Care & Joint Replacement

Locations: Phoenix &Tempe