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Providers

Adult Medicine

Jeffrey L. Courville
M.D. - Rio Rico
Education:
Doctor of Medicine, University of Texas Health Science Center

Residency in Family Medicine, Texas A & M University at College Station

Bachelor of Science, Biology, Lamar University (Magna Cum Laude)

Hometown: Beaumont, Texas

What I do for fun: Hunting and shooting.

What I like about Santa Cruz County: The warm weather and lack of humidity.

What I like about MCHC: Mariposa has great staff and provides patients with on-site access to an array of services.
Jorge O. Flores
M.D. - Nogales
Education:
M.D. Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara

Internal Medicine, Meharry Medical College| Nashville, TN

Hometown: Nogales, Arizona

What I do for fun: Reading, listening to music, chess & travel.

What I like about Santa Cruz County: The border, the food and peacefulness.

What I like about MCHC: Caring and compassion for patients.

Michael Hinkson
M.D. - Nogales
Education:
St. George's University School of Medicine

Bachelor of Science, Mercy College

Hometown: Bridgetown, Barbados

What I do for fun: Fishing

What I like about Santa Cruz Country: The community and people.

What I like about Mariposa: The staff!
Greta Lopez
N.P. - Nogales
Education:
Florida International University

Hometown: Miami, Florida

What I do for fun: I enjoy hiking, camping, playing the piano, and yoga.

What I like about Santa Cruz Country: I like and enjoy the weather, mountain views, and definitely the culture.

What I like about Mariposa: I like the focus and involvement Mariposa has with the community to help. People and staff are very warm and polite. Great to work with.

Behavioral Health

Frank Bejarano
D.B.H., L.P.C. - Nogales
Education:
Doctor of Behavioral Health, Arizona State University

Masters in Counseling, Chapman University, Davis-Monthan AFB

Licensed Professional Counselor

Hometown: Nogales, Arizona

What I do for fun: Golf, baseball, softball, hunting, karaoke.

What I like about Santa Cruz County: The weather, the open spaces, the diversity in culture and the opportunity for growth.

What I like about MCHC: The patients and staff and the opportunity to grow.

Margarita Elias
LCSW - Nogales
Education:
Master of Social Work - Arizona State University

Bachelor of Science in Family Studies, minor in Sociology - University of Arizona

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Hometown: Nogales, AZ

What I do for fun: I enjoy spending time with my family, and my children. I like to read, go to the movies and cook/bake.

What I like about Santa Cruz County: I like that it’s a small community, the weather, Mexico is just around the corner, bilingual, bi-cultural community.

What I like about MCHC: I like the great work environment, staff are caring and kind, the opportunity to be part of the Integrated Behavioral Health Care model and serve my community.

Jeffrey Swain
LCSW - Rio Rico
Education:
Master of Social Work, Program focus on Advanced Generalist Practice in Rural Communities, Individual Focus on Community Development, Colorado State University

Bachelor of Arts, Arts and Humanities Major with a focus in Theatre, Completed University Honors Program, Colorado State University

Hometown: Boston, Massachusetts

What I do for fun: Horseback riding, golfing, gardening, exploring new places, and mountain climbing.

What I like about Santa Cruz County: Good people, a good climate, and the pace of life here. Being close to our daughter in Tucson.

What I like about MCHC: The Integrated Model of Care, and the professional competence and friendliness of co-workers.

Dental

Christina Alvarez
R.D.H. - Nogales/Rio Rico
Education:
Associate of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene: Pima Community College

Hometown: Born in Tucson, raised in Nogales, AZ

What I do for fun: Spending time with my family going hiking and running.

What I like about Santa Cruz County: Our beautiful sunsets

What I like about Mariposa: Our wonderful and appreciative patients.  Our staff’s team spirit.
John Betz
D.D.S., Chief Dental Officer - Nogales/Rio Rico
Education:
Doctor of Dental Surgery, University of Minnesota School of Dentistry

Bachelor of Science, University of Minnesota

Bachelor of Arts, University of Minnesota

Hometown: Ann Arbor, Michigan

What I do for fun: Hiking, watersports (kayak, raft, canoe, power boating), gardening and being with the family.

What I like about Santa Cruz County: In addition to the people, I enjoy the beautiful mountain views, hiking trails, mountain lakes, variety of birds, wildflowers and wildlife.

What I like about MCHC: Working with friendly, committed and professional staff makes it enjoyable to come to work.

Providing care for appreciative patients is rewarding. The supportive and progressive Mariposa leadership is beneficial to providers, support staff and patients.
Jason Condro
D.D.S. - Nogales/Rio Rico
Education:
New York University College of Dentistry

Hometown: New Hartford, New York

What do I do for fun: I enjoy golfing, playing guitar, cooking, reading, and spending time with my family.

What I like about Santa Cruz County: The beautiful landscape and friendly people

What I like about Mariposa: The personnel and patients at Mariposa make coming to work a pleasure
James Duncan
D.M.D. - Rio Rico
Education: 
Doctor of Dental Medicine, Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene,

Northern Arizona University Certificate in Dental Assisting, Pima Community College

Hometown: Kingman, AZ

What I do for fun: Tennis, running, spending time with family and cooking

What I like about Santa Cruz County: The nice people, moderate climate, and the beautiful stars at night

What I like about Mariposa: I enjoy the culture of both patients and staff. There is a high level of professionalism throughout every department at Mariposa Community Health Center. I am proud to be a part of an outstanding organization that places the patient’s and community’s needs first.
Michael Gingras
D.M.D. - Nogales/Rio Rico
Education:
Rochester Institute of Technology in Rochester, New York

B.S. in Biomedical Sciences, minor in Business Management.

Dental School at the Oregon Health and Science University, School of Dentistry in Portland, Oregon.

Hometown: Anchorage, Alaska

What I do for fun: I enjoy the outdoors – hiking, camping and playing golf. I also enjoy traveling, watching movies and trying out as many new restaurants as I can.

What I like about Santa Cruz County: I really like the beautiful scenery, especially the mountains. I also appreciate the relaxed atmosphere, and the feeling of getting away from city life.

What I like about Mariposa: Working with the people and patients at Mariposa feels less like work because of their great attitude and appreciation for what we do. Everyone is very respectful and friendly, and I feel comfortable with everyone I interact with on a daily basis.
Frank F. Gonzalez
D.M.D. - Nogales
Education:
Doctor of Dental Medicine, Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine

Bachelor of Science, Biology, University of Arizona

Hometown: Sahuarita, Arizona

What I do for fun: I very much enjoy fly fishing the rivers in Montana. I love flying and have a private pilot license. I am an aspiring cuisine chef.

What I like about Santa Cruz County: What is very gratifying and remarkable for me about Santa Cruz County is to come back to an area where I grew up and be able to provide for the people that I grew up with.

What I like about MCHC: Mariposa Community Health Center provides a fun and welcoming family atmosphere to work in, and our patients are just terrific and appreciative.
Swati Patel
D.D.S. - Nogales/Rio Rico
Education:
Doctor of Dental Surgery, Indiana University School of Dentistry

Bachelor of Science, Biology, Indiana University

Hometown: Jeffersonville, Indiana

What I do for fun: Reading, hiking, watching movies, travel.

What I like about Santa Cruz County: The beautiful mountains, great weather and friendly people.

What I like about MCHC: It is a great work environment and I love the patients.
Benhoud Taghavi - Farahi
D.M.D.
Education:
Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health

Hometown: Phoenix, Arizona

What I do for fun: Hiking, Playing Tennis, Traveling and Spending time with Family

What I like about Santa Cruz County: Great People, Cultures, and Food.

What I like about Mariposa: Mariposa goes out of its way to honor patients with providing a world class medical and dental experience.

Family Medicine

Molly Anderson
M.D. - Patagonia
Education:
Doctor of Medicine, University of Arizona

Bachelor of Science in Biology, University of Southern California

Residency in Family Practice, University Medical Center, Tucson, Arizona

Hometown: Phoenix, Arizona

What I do for fun: Write limericks.

What I like about Santa Cruz County: I like the beautiful scenery, the small town atmosphere of Patagonia, Arizona.

What I like about MCHC: The friendly staff.
Veronica Borbon
F.N.P. – Nogales (MNW)
Teresa Colunga
F.N.P. - Tubac
Education:
Master’s Nursing Education and FNPC

Hometown: Nogales, Arizona

What I do for fun:  ATV rides, hiking, camping.

What I like about Santa Cruz County:  The beautiful scenery and sunsets.

What I like about Mariposa: Family atmosphere.
C. Alfonzo Echeverria
M.D. - Nogales
Education:
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Kansas University
Bachelors in Physician Assistant Studies, University of Texas

Doctor of Medicine, Universidad de los Andes

Family Medicine Residency, East Carolina University

Hometown: Puerto la Cruz, Venezuela

What I do for fun: Sports, especially volleyball, Martial Arts-Jiujutsu, and family time.

What I like about Santa Cruz County: The people, the mountains, and tranquility.

What I like about MCHC: There is great chemistry among Mariposa's staff. It is a great environement with great employees!
Mary Garcia-Kumirov
M.D. – NOGALES
Education:
BS in Physiology, University of Arizona, 2010

MD, The Ohio State University, 2015

FM Residency, University of Arizona, 2018

Hometown: Yuma, AZ

What I do for fun: I like exploring new eateries, enjoying the Tucson wilderness and spending time with my husband and pet dog Annabelle.

What I like about Santa Cruz County: The cooler temperatures and the scenery.

What I like about Mariposa: All the great people that work here, the patient population we serve and all the delicious Mexican food options.

Sonia Guerrero
F.N.P. – Nogales
Education:
Bachelor of Health Sciences, University of Arizona

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Grand Canyon University

Master of Science in Nursing, Certified Family Nurse Practitioner

Hometown: Nogales, Arizona born and raised!

What I do for fun: I love spending time with my family and friends, I have three nephews and a niece and they mean the world to me. I am an animal lover, so I spend a lot of time with my two dogs, Zeke and Sophie.

What I like about Santa Cruz County: The PEOPLE. The culture. This community is small, and a very caring one. Everyone looks out for one another and genuinely cares.

What I like about MCHC: The passion and dedication staff have to ensure quality patient care is provided and resourcefulness in obtaining services underserved communities would otherwise not have access to.

Jared Lunkenheimer
M.D. – Nogales (MNW)
Kacy Novotny
F.N.P. - Rio Rico
Education:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Methodist College

MSN - University of Phoenix

Hometown: O'Neill, Nebraska

What I do for fun: I love to travel, cook, read, craft, and especially love to spend time with my husband, daughter and pets.

What I like about Santa Cruz County: The beautiful scenery!

What I like about MCHC: Everyone here is incredibly friendly, helpful and welcoming!

Timothy Penniston
F.N.P - Patagonia
Education:
Masters in Nursing, Licensed Family Nurse Practitioner, Albany State University

Bachelors in Nursing, Albany State University

Hometown: Memphis, Tennessee

What I do for fun: Scuba diving, hiking, swimming, water sports and I enjoy working in the yard.

What I like about Santa Cruz County: The weather.

What I like about MCHC: Mariposa has a lot to offer in one place such as lab, radiology, pharmacy, WIC services, etc.

Lydia Rivera
F.N.P. – Nogales (MNW)

Education:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Grand Canyon University

Masters of Science in Nursing - Northern Arizona University

Hometown: Kremsmuenster, Austria

What I do for fun: Gardening and yard work, hiking, cooking and baking, traveling.

What I like about Santa Cruz County: The Hispanic Culture with its cohesive families, beautiful nature and being able to live in the country.

What I love about MCHC: The variety of services available to the community, the opportunity to grow, and the culture of respect and appreciation among the staff..

General Surgery

Leo G. Stinnett Jr.
M.D., F.A.C.S. – Nogales (MNW)

Education:
Undergrad:  BA Biology  Austin College | Doctor of medicine Baylor College of Medicine | Residency General Surgery University of Texas San Antonio.

Hometown: San Antonio, TX

What I do for fun: Spending time with my family, golf, skiing & travel.

What I like about Santa Cruz: My wife’s hometown, family ties, great weather.

What I like about Mariposa: In my 26 years of practice with many groups, this is the only group that puts patients ahead of profits.

Medical - Obstetrics and Gynecology

Steven Dudick
M.D. - Nogales
Education:
Undergraduate degree: Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Johns Hopkins University

Medical School: Doctor of Medicine, University of South Florida

Residency training: Residency Program, Hutzel Women's Hospital/Wayne State University

Hometown: Grand Rapids, Michigan

What I do for fun: Hiking, traveling, spending time with my wife.

What I like about Santa Cruz: The mountain vistas and great food.

What I like about Mariposa: How welcoming all of the staff and providers are, and the multitude of community health services offered.
Nourhan Mustafa
M.D. - NOGALES
Education:
Undergraduate: University of Arizona

Medical School: University of Arizona College of Medicine

Residency: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center - El Paso

Hometown: Kingman, Arizona

What I do for fun: Spend time with family and friends, travel.

What I like about Santa Cruz: Beautiful landscapes and the wonderful people.

What I like about Mariposa: The real sense of community, and true patient-centered care.
Emily Roth
WHNP - Nogales
Education:
Undergraduate degree: Millsaps College

Medical School: Vanderbilt University School of Nursing

Hometown: Baton Rouge, Louisiana

What I do for fun: I love to run, play soccer and spend as much time as I can outside. Also, I love spending quality time with my family.

What I like about Santa Cruz: Santa Cruz County is the friendliest community.

What I like about Mariposa: The supportive and positive attitudes of all the individuals involved in the care of our patients.
Crystalynn Woodard
M.D. – NOGALES
Education:
Undergraduate degree in Anthropology - University of Chicago, Illinois

Medical degree - University of Wisconsin, Madison

Training - Residency in OB/GYN at University of Cincinnati, Ohio

Hometown: San Diego/North County, CA

What I do for fun: I love to garden, cooking and I like doing small projects with my children.

What I like about Santa Cruz: The friendliest county I’ve ever lived in and beautiful landscape.

What I like about Mariposa: Primary focus is actually patient care. Mariposa has a strong partnership with the community.

Medical - Pedriatics

Margie Hartfield
M.D. - Nogales
Education:
Medical School: University of Vermont College of Medicine

Residency Training : Rush Presbyterian St Luke’s Medical Center

Hometown: Chicago, Illinois

What I do for fun: Entrepreneurship, Zumba

What I like about Santa Cruz County: The weather and the people.

What I like about MCHC: The patients, staff and community outreach.
Tanya Henry
M.D. - Nogales
Education:
Doctor of Medicine, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine

Bachelor of Science, Microbiology, magna cum laude, Texas A&M University

Residency in Pediatrics, University of North Carolina Hospitals and Baystate Medical Center, Massachusetts

Hometown: Southfield, Michigan

What I do for fun: I love music! I play the piano, occasionally play the violin, and am learning how to play the guitar. I also like to read and watch movies.

What I like about Santa Cruz County: The beauty of the mountains, the amazing sunrises and sunsets, the wide expanse of limitless blue sky. I love it all!

What I like about MCHC: The people are amazing! People really enjoy working here, and it shows in the smiles on their faces, their laughter, and their eagerness to do their best to take care of the children in our community.
Edith Hernandez
M.D. - Nogales
Education:
Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia (medical school),

New York Medical College at St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital,

New Jersey (internship and pediatric residency)

Hometown: Ica – Peru

What I do for fun:

Spend time with family, watch movies, walk, and travel, try to cook/bake

What I like about Santa Cruz County:

The friendly people (I have awesome neighbors), beautiful backgrounds, peaceful neighborhood and city and excellent weather like my hometown in Peru.

What I like about Mariposa:

Mariposa has made me feel I belong here, my colleagues and co-workers are very nice, friendly, and helpful; and my patients are the best, they are very kind and cooperative. I feel Mariposa and all its workers have the same objective of striving for excellence and providing the best care to our patients, working every day on this enthusiastic environment is challenging and at the same time is comforting, I could not ask more.
Gonzalo Ibarra
M.D. - Rio Rico
Education:
Doctor of Medicine, Universidad La Salle Facultad Mexicana De Medicina, Mexico City

Bachelor of Science, General Biology, University of Arizona

Residency in Pediatrics, Driscoll Children’s Hospital, Texas A&M, Corpus Christi, Texas

Hometown: Hermosillo, Sonora. Raised in Miami, Florida.

What I do for fun: Spending time with my beautiful wife and three wonderful children, running (16 marathons and 7 half marathons), aviation, classic autos, music.

What I like about Santa Cruz County: Its bi-cultural roots, awesome weather year-round, the scenery, the food, close proximity to major metropolitan areas and a safe place to live and raise a family.

What I like about MCHC: Great to be part of this Peds/support/administrative team who are committed to providing excellent health care to our little patients, and the Mariposa family who have made me and my family feel welcome from the moment we arrived.
J. Philip Williams
M.D. - Rio Rico
Education:
Doctor of Medicine, Indiana University School of Medicine

Bachelor of Science, Biology, cum laude, Xavier University of Louisiana

Pediatric Residency, Advocate Christ Medical Center/Hope Children’s Hospital

Hometown: Indianapolis, Indiana

What I do for fun: I like photography, playing guitar and piano, and riding motorcycles.

What I like about Santa Cruz County: The wonderful weather, beautiful geography and the nice people.

What I like about MCHC: The opportunity to provide first class advanced medical care to a deserving patient population.

Pharmacy

Michael Castillo
RPh., Senior Director of Pharmacy - Nogales
Education: 
Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy, University of Arizona

Hometown: Ajo, Arizona

What I do for fun: Fly fishing, 4-wheeling, watching sports

What I like about Santa Cruz County: I love the people and the beautiful desert views.

What I like about Mariposa: The objective of helping the community receive the healthcare they need regardless of their ability to pay.
Rick Connors
RPh., Pharmacist - Nogales
Education:
Bachelor of Pharmacy, Idaho State University

Pennsylvania State University

Hometown: Albion, Pennsylvania

What I do for fun: Hiking, reading, spending time with family

What I like about Santa Cruz County: The warm, friendly people and the diverse beauty of the landscape

What I like about Mariposa: The great people and team approach to patient care
Heeya Ju
RPh., Clinical Pharmacist - Nogales

Education: 
College of Pharmacy at the University of Arizona, PGY-1 community pharmacy residency trained

Hometown: Nogales, AZ

What I do for fun: workout, knitting and crochet

What I like about Santa Cruz County: PEOPLE.

What I like about MCHC: The people I work with and our patients.

Matthew Mcculloch
RPh., Pharmacist in charge – Rio Rico
Education: 
University of Arizona | Pharm.D.

Hometown: Tucson, AZ

What I do for fun: Star Wars fanatic.

What I like about Santa Cruz County: The closeness of the community.

What I like about MCHC: Family-like environment where people care about people, both patients & employees.
Carol Nickerson
RPh., Pharmacy - Nogales
Education: 
Registered Pharmacist, Washington State University

Hometown: Tacoma, Washington

What I do for fun: Ride horses, garden and travel.

What I like about Santa Cruz County: The beautiful weather and the people.

What I like about MCHC: The patients, the staff and the rural area.
Jeanna M. Szablicki
Pharm.D. - Nogales
Education: 
State University of New York at Buffalo | Pharm.D.

Hometown: Buffalo, New York

What I do for fun: In my spare time I love to read, jog with my husband and play with my kids.

What I like about Santa Cruz County: I love this community: the people, the culture, the warm winters & the food.

What I like about MCHC: I really enjoy working as part of a team at Mariposa.
Vincent Tsang
Pharm.D. - Nogales
Education: 
Doctor of Pharmacy, University of Arizona
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Arizona State University

Hometown: Hollywood, Florida

What I do for fun: Restoring/working on cars, building/shooting, hiking, traveling, exploring new cuisine, spending time with family and friends.

What I like about Santa Cruz County: Love the scenery, people, food and the small-town feeling.

What I like about MCHC: The friendliness of every staff member, especially the amazing support staff I work with.
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