
PROVIDER DIRECTORY
JULIA BROWN, MD
Director of Emergency Services
CQCH Bisbee Hospital
EDUCATION
Residency: Emergency Medicine, University Medical Center, Tucson
Medical Degree: University of Arizona College of Medicine, Tucson
Doctorate: Biochemistry, University of Arizona, Tucson
Bachelor Degree: Biochemistry, University of Wisconsin, Madison
JENNIFER CHAMNESS, ENP, FNP
Family Nurse Practitioner
CQCH Douglas RHC
EDUCATION
Post Graduate Degree: ENP-C, UTHealth, University of Texas
Master Degree: Family Nurse Practitioner, Chamberlain College of Nursing
Bachelor Degree: Science of Nursing, Chamberlain College of Nursing
Associates Degree: Nursing, Kishwaukee Community College
SUZANNE M. DALY, MD
Board Certified, Internal Medicine & Gastroenterology
CQCH Palominas RHC
EDUCATION
Fellowship: University of Virginia Health Sciences Center, Gastroenterology
Residency: University of Virginia Health Sciences Center, Internal Medicine
Medical Degree: University of South Alabama College of Medicine
Bachelor Degree: University of Florida, Science, Microbiology
MARIA DE LA LUZ NIETO, MD, FPMRS, FACOG
Board Certified Gynecology & Urogynecology
Bisbee, Douglas, Palominas
EDUCATION
Fellowship: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery
Residency: University of Massachusetts Medical School, Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medical Degree: University of Pittsburgh Medical School, Pittsburgh, PA
Bachelor Degree: Wesleyan University, Middletown, CT, Neuroscience and Behavior
Additional Languages: Spanish
JAMES TAGG DUCE, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
Douglas Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation
EDUCATION
Doctorate of Physical Therapy: Hardin-Simmons University, Abilene, TX
Bachelor Degree: Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, Dallas Baptist University, Dallas, TX
Associate Degree: Associate of arts in General Studies, Cochise College, Douglas, AZ
Additional Languages: Spanish
SARAH EARNEST, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
Bisbee Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation
EDUCATION
Doctorate of Physical Therapy: Northern Arizona University – Phoenix Biomedical Campus
Bachelor Degree: University of Arizona
Certifications: Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy Member, T1-KT2- Kinesiotape Practitioner Training
Additional Languages: Spanish
AARON ELKINS, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
CQCH Hereford Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation
EDUCATION
Doctorate of Physical Therapy: University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO
Bachelor Degree: Bachelor of Science in Public Health, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
Associate Degree: Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts, Pima Community College, Tucson, AZ
Certifications: PWR!Moves Specialist (Parkinson’s Wellness Recovery)
KAREN ENGLISH, MD, FAAP
Board Certified, Pediatrician
CQCH Douglas RHC
EDUCATION
Residency : LSU School of Medicine, Shreveport, Louisiana
Fellowship: Integrative Medicine, University of Arizona for Integrative Medicine under Dr. Andrew Weil
Medical Degree : LSU School of Medicine, Shreveport, Louisiana
Bachelor Degree : Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, MA
MARIA ERSPAMER, MSNED, PMHNP-BC
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner-BC
CQCH Bisbee & Douglas RHC
EDUCATION
Certification: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, University of St. Francis, Joliet, IL
Master Degree: Nursing, University of Phoenix
Bachelor Degree: Science of Nursing, Arizona State University, Tempe
Bachelor Degree: Arts, English literature, Arizona State University, Tempe
MIRNA FRANCO, FPMHNP-BC
Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner-BC
CQCH Bisbee & Hereford RHC
EDUCATION
Master Degree: Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Walden University
Bachelor Degree: Science of Nursing, Grand Canyon University
Associates Degree: Science of Nursing, Cochise College
Associates Degree: Arts, Psychology, Cochise College
Additional Languages: Spanish
JAMES L. KING, MSN, MHS, EDD, ANP, CRNA
Anesthesiology
CQCH Bisbee
EDUCATION
Doctorate Degree: Education, North Central University, Prescott, AZ
Master Degree: Science, Cardiovascular Surgical Nursing Specialist, University of California, San Francisco, CA
Master Degree: Health Science, Anesthesia, Texas Wesleyan University, Ft. Worth, TX
Bachelor Degree: Science of Nursing, Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA
PETER LAJOY, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
CQCH Hereford Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation
EDUCATION
Doctorate of Physical Therapy: A.T. Still University, Phoenix, Arizona
Bachelor Degree: Health Science and Physical Therapy from California State University, Northridge, California.
Certifications: Dry Needling
Additional Languages: Spanish
MAX S. MIROT, MD
Board Certified, Anatomic and Clinical Pathology
CQCH Bisbee
EDUCATION
Residency: Cook County Hospital, Chicago, IL, Pathology, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, Nuclear Medicine
Medical Degree: Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine, Maywood, IL
Bachelor Degree: Science in Zoology, George Washington University, Washington, D.C.,
Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
DOUGLAS SIMMONS, FNP
Family Nurse Practitioner
CQCH Douglas and Hereford RHC
EDUCATION
Master Degree: Science in Family Nurse Practitioner studies from the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, Maryland
Bachelor Degree: Science in Nursing from the University of South Alabama, Mobile, Alabama
SCOTT SLAGIS, MD, FACS
Orthopedics and Internal Medicine
CQCH Bisbee and Douglas RHC
EDUCATION
Residency: University of Arizona, Orthopedics and Los Angeles County USC Medical Center, Internal Medicine
Medical Degree: University of Southern California, Keck School of Medicine, Los Angeles
Bachelors Degree: University of Southern California
STACY SMITH, MD, FACC
Cardiologist
CQCH Palominas RHC
EDUCATION
Board Certified Cardiologist
Fellowship: Washington University School of Medicine, Barnes Hospital; cardiology, immunology, interventional cardiology
Residency: Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School
Medical Degree: University of Southern California School of Medicine
Bachelor Degree: Claremont McKenna College
ROLAND SNURE, MD
Board Certified, General Surgery
CQCH Bisbee and Douglas
EDUCATION
Residency: University of Arizona, Department of Surgery, Tucson, Arizona
Internship: University of Arizona, Department of Surgery, Tucson, Arizona
Medical Degree: University of Arizona, College of Medicine, Tucson
Additional Languages: Spanish
SONI E. STAKE, MD, MPH
Primary Care Physician
CQCH Douglas RHC
EDUCATION
Residency: Wayne State University, Detroit Michigan
Medical Degree: University of Texas, San Antonio
Bachelor Degree: Illinois Wesleyan University
Masters Degree: Public Health, University of Arizona
Additional Languages: Spanish
PEARLIE WILSON-NATAL, DNP, FNP-C
Family Nurse Practitioner
CQCH Douglas RHC
EDUCATION
Doctorate of Nursing Practice: Grand Canyon University
Master Degree: Family Nurse Practitioner, University of Phoenix Tucson
Bachelor Degree: Science of Nursing, Grand Canyon University
Associates Degree: Nursing, Cochise College
MICHELLE ZENDA, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
Bisbee Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation
EDUCATION
Doctorate of Physical Therapy: AT Still University of Osteopathic Medicine
Master of Physical Therapy: California State University, Fresno
Bachelor Degree in Exercise Science: CSU, Fresno
Bachelor Degree in Exercise Physiology: CSU, Fresno
Specialty: Vestibular Rehabilitation, Chronic Pain Management, Orthopedics, Pelvic Health