District Medical Group (DMG) is a not-for-profit entity consisting of more than 650 credentialed providers working in clinics and hospitals in Maricopa County.
District Medical Group is a not-for-profit entity consisting of over 650 credentialed providers representing all the major medical and surgical specialties and subspecialties. Professional clinical services encompass all physicians and mid-level providers staffing a 450 bed acute hospital, a 200 bed psychiatric hospital, a large diagnostic center, 11 family health centers, a nationally and internationally recognized burn center,and numerous outreach programs. We administer the Children’s Rehabilitative Services Phoenix Multi-Specialty Interdisciplinary Clinic, in collaboration with United Health Care, the first of its kind in the Phoenix area. DMG prides itself on clinical excellence. Over 95% of District Medical Group physicians are board certified in more than 25 specialties. Patient satisfaction surveys consistently rate the physician performance above the national average. DMG physicians have garnered both local and national acclaim for their contributions — named as Phoenix’s “Best Doctors” year after year, serving on advisory boards, appointed to governors’ councils, elected to top leadership positions in national associations, and are well known as innovative leaders in medicine.
05/11/2025
It's Breast Cancer Awareness month
For more than 14 years, DMG surgeon Elizabeth Ferguson, MD, FACS has helped breast cancer patients at Valleywise Health feel whole again. As a reconstructive plastic surgeon, she restores confidence and dignity for women, from healing wounds to helping patients feel comfortable hugging their loved ones again. Meet Dr. Ferguson and learn more:
Breast Cancer Surgeon Strives to Help Women Feel Whole Again
09/10/2025
DMG will be recognized as “2025 Philanthropic Partner” by Valleywise Health Foundation on November 8 at their signature event, A Night in the Valley. This special honor celebrates “a legacy of exceptional, compassionate care and generosity that profoundly advances Valleywise Health’s mission and the health of countless Arizona families.”
We are grateful to our medical providers for the empathy and quality care they provide to more than 550,000 patients annually at Valleywise Health locations across Maricopa County. https://www.dmgaz.org/2025-philanthropic-partner/
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06/10/2025
Happy ! 🎉 We’re proud to join in on celebrating the nearly 190,000 PAs who dedicate themselves year-round to delivering compassionate, high-quality care in every community. We are especially grateful for our wonderful PAs who work for DMG at Valleywise Health.
We are pleased to welcome Lisa McClellan, MD, MPH to the Department of Family Medicine as the new Federal Quality Health Center (FQHC) Medical Director and department Vice Chair. In her FQHC Medical Director role, she will provide clinical leadership to ensure that all care across our FQHC clinics meet the highest standards of quality, safety and outcomes, guided by our pillars of operations, clinical excellence and strategic vision.
Dr. McClellan is a board-certified family medicine physician who has served as Director of Ambulatory Services at Phoenix Indian Medical Center, Indian Health Services since 2022. In this role she guided the departments of primary care, pediatrics, behavioral health, dental, emergency medicine and radiology.
Valleywise Health Foundation Appears on Cox YurView Doing More Segment
Highlighting many of the incredible ways Valleywise Health serves our community, including burn and trauma care, labor and delivery, primary care, and training the next generation of healthcare professionals.
Valleywise Health Foundation CEO Lisa Hartsock and DMG's Jodi Carter, MD, division chair of pediatrics and pediatric emergency medicine, were honored to represent the outstanding work happening across our system.
About Valleywise Health Foundation:Valleywise Health Foundation is the Phoenix-based 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to providing financial support for critical ...
17/09/2025
Honoring Pain Awareness Month
September is Pain Management Month. DMG pain management physicians Neelesh Anand, MD and Sarang Koushik, MD share how they support patients dealing with difficult pain and what inspires their work. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-Jt-5HzQyY2
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At Valleywise Health, we know that pain is complex, personal, and different for everyone.Whether caused by surgery, trauma, or chronic conditions, our Pain M...
16/09/2025
What are Neuromuscular Disorders?
by DMG's Marc Merroto, MD, Section Chief, Neurology
Neuromuscular diseases cause problems with the nerves and muscles that affect how a person’s muscles work. Typically causing muscle weakness, neuromuscular disorders may affect the:
• Nerves that control different kinds of muscles
• Muscles
• Way nerves and muscles communicate with each other
Read more here:
Neuromuscular diseases cause problems with the nerves and muscles that affect how a person's muscles work.
12/09/2025
What You Need to Know about Brain Injuries in Children
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a broad term describing a range of symptoms that can be mild, moderate or severe. TBIs result from a direct or indirect blow to the head. They can include:
Also called pediatric traumatic brain injuries (TBI), traumatic brain injury is a broad term describing a
11/09/2025
As we reflect on September 11 and the tragic loss of lives, we honor the courage and hard work of the first responders and think of the families still healing from this tragedy. It is especially fitting today to show appreciation and support our communities in their memory.
08/09/2025
With a 30% shortage of anesthesiologists nationwide, DMG and Valleywise Health are taking a critical step in addressing it by announcing a new anesthesiology residency program. We appreciate Anesthesiology Division Chair, Dr. Brenda Gentz and all involved in developing this program.
About Valleywise Health Foundation:Valleywise Health Foundation is the Phoenix-based 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to providing financial support for critical ...
05/09/2025
Valleywise Health Foundation and the Valleywise Health Arizona Burn Center are hosting the 2025 Arizona Burn Symposium on Oct. 17, 2025. The focus of the event will be "Burning Point: Advancing Care and Prevention in an Era of Extreme Heat" and feature a leading AZ burn care specialist, Kevin Foster, MD, a DMG physician.
Who should attend:
• Emergency responders
• Burn and trauma clinicians
• Public health experts and policy leaders
• Urban planners and climate scientists
Sponsorship opportunities are also available.
The annual burn symposium is a premier event dedicated to advancing burn and trauma care in both the prehospital and inpatient settings.
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District Medical Group (DMG) is a not-for-profit integrated medical group practice consisting of over 650 credentialed providers representing more than 25 medical and surgical specialties and subspecialties. Dedicated to improving the health and well-being of individuals in Arizona, DMG maintains a balanced program of patient care, education, research and community service.
Professional clinical services encompass all physicians and mid-level providers staffing a multitude of healthcare facilities throughout the Valley, including a 450-bed acute hospital, three inpatient behavioral health centers, an outpatient specialty center, 11 family health centers, an emergency department, an internationally recognized burn center, and many unique and effective outreach programs that provide care for over 450,000 patients annually.
DMG is a trusted partner in training future healthcare providers in Arizona, and has over 220 residents in nine programs and 60 affiliated programs. DMG is also a founding partner in the Creighton University Arizona Health Education Alliance which aims to increase the number of physicians and other health professionals in Arizona by improving and expanding current health education programs.
DMG Children’s Rehabilitative Services is the largest multi-specialty interdisciplinary clinic in the state of Arizona with over 25 medical specialties and is designed to meet the unique healthcare requirements of special needs children. DMG Desert Horizon Integrative Medicine provides comprehensive behavioral health services for children, adolescents, adults and their families. Through these two corporate clinics, DMG directly provides care to the community with over 66,000 patient visits annually.
DMG prides itself on clinical excellence. Over 95% of DMG providers are board certified. Patient satisfaction surveys consistently rate the physician performance above the national average.
DMG providers have garnered both local and national acclaim for their contributions — named as Phoenix’s “Best Doctors” year after year, serving on advisory boards, appointed to governors’ councils, elected to top leadership positions in national associations, and are well known as innovative leaders in medicine.
