 |  |  | Our teams of physicians and registered nurses have unrivaled expertise in preventive medicine, integrative medicine and healthy lifestyle change. Their use of advanced diagnostics and exhaustive patient assessment is cutting-edge, and they are uniquely experienced in working with experts in other healing disciplines to design personalized healthy living plans. Our physicians have the time to get to know guests’ health histories and concerns in detail, and to work with them collaboratively, as active participants in their own health care. |
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 | |  | Canyon Ranch Vice Chairman Richard Carmona, M.D., M.P.H., FACS, the 17th Surgeon General of the United States (2002-2006), oversees all aspects of Health & Wellness at the corporate level. He also serves as President of the non-profit Canyon Ranch Institute and is a Distinguished Professor in the Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health at the University of Arizona. His credentials, affiliations & awards include: - Doctorate of Medicine, University of California Medical School (top graduate in his year)
- Master's degree in public health, University of Arizona
- Bachelor's degree, University of California, San Francisco
- National Institutes of Health fellow in trauma, burns and critical care
- Former chairman of Arizona's Southern Regional Emergency Medical System
- Fellow of the American College of Surgeons
- Chairperson of the Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease
- Health and wellness chairperson of the Strategies to Overcome and Prevent (STOP) Obesity Alliance; Chair of the Time to Talk CARDIO advisory board
- National Top Cop Award
- National SWAT Officer of the Year
- National Tactical EMS Award
Dr. Carmona’s areas of special interest include preventive medicine, health disparities, health literacy, emergency preparedness and global health. |
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 | |  | Mark Liponis, M.D., is corporate Medical Director of Canyon Ranch. He is the author and co-author of two best-selling books, a frequent contributor to national publications and is often seen on television. His credentials and affiliations include: - Doctorate of Medicine, University of Massachusetts Medical School
- Bachelor’s degree, Dartmouth College
- American Board of Internal Medicine Certified
- American Board of Internal Medicine, Critical Care Certified
Dr. Liponis’ areas of special interest include prevention and reversal of chronic disease, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, osteoporosis, obesity, depression and autoimmune conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, and inflammatory bowel disease. |
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 | |  | Stephen Brewer, M.D., is Medical Director at Canyon Ranch in Tucson. His credentials and affiliations include: - Doctorate of Medicine, Medical College of Ohio
- Resident in family medicine, Riverside Methodist Hospital
- Associate fellow in integrative medicine, University of Arizona
- Trained in acupuncture at UCLA
- Certified in guided imagery
- Adjunct staff member, Cleveland Clinic
- Clinical Assistant Professor, University of Arizona
Dr. Brewer’s areas of special interest include family medicine, integrative medicine, peak performance, acupuncture, preventive medicine and sports medicine. |
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