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Christine V. Ragay-Cathers, D.O.

  1. Family Physician
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Location

  1. Phoenix, Arizona

Languages

English

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Christine Ragay-Cathers, D.O., FAAFP, received her medical degree from Des Moines University. She then completed her Family Medicine residency at St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix where she also served as Chief Resident. Afterwards, she served in the Air Force as a family physician for four years. Prior to joining Mayo Clinic, Dr. Ragay-Cathers has been involved with Graduate Medical Education serving in various leadership roles teaching Family Medicine residents and medical students as well as administratively as medical director of the respective clinics.

Dr. Ragay-Cathers enjoys teaching and advocating for her patients, taking care of families and seeing all ages. She is board-certified and interested in all aspects of family medicine such as chronic disease, preventive medicine, and outpatient procedures. She loves partnering with her patients and helping them achieve their best health.

Her personal interests include spending time with her family and gardening.

  • Chronic disease management
  • Preventive medicine
  • Outpatient procedures
  • Pediatrics
  • Medical Education
  • Quality Improvement
  • Community Medicine
  1. 2016
    Certificate - "A Systematic Approach to Delivering High Value, Patient-Centered Care"Dignity Health Executive Education, Arizona State University
  2. 2011
    Residency - Family MedicineSt. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, Dignity Health
  3. 2011
    Chief Resident - Family MedicineSt. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, Dignity Health
  4. 2008
    Doctor of Osteopathic MedicineDes Moines University
  5. 2003
    BS - Biology; Minor, PsychologyGrand Canyon University

Certifications

  1. 2011
    Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family Medicine

Awards and honors

  1. 2017
    FellowAmerican Academy of Family Physicians
  2. 2012
    Air Force Space Command Clinical Excellence AwardU.S. Air Force
  3. 2009
    Walter Brazie MD Fellowship Award NomineeArizona Academy of Family Physicians
  4. 2004
    Air Force Health Professions Scholarship ProgramU.S. Air Force
  5. 2003
    Magna cum laudeGrand Canyon University
  6. 1999
    Freshman Achievement ScholarshipArizona State University
  7. 1999
    Scholars 100 ScholarshipGrand Canyon University
  8. 1999
    MemberAlpha Chi Honor Society

Professional memberships

  1. 2024
    MemberPlanning Committee, Internal Medicine Update, Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development
  2. 2024 - present
    DiplomateAmerican Board of Family Medicine
  3. 2023 - present
    MemberSociety of Teachers of Family Medicine
  4. 2023 - present
    MemberAmerican College of Osteopathic Family Physicians
  5. 2023 - present
    MemberAssociation of Family Medicine Residency Directors
  6. 2022 - 2023
    Provider ChampionMedical Safe Haven, Family Medicine Residency Program, Marian Regional Medical Center
  7. 2021 - present
    MemberCalifornia Academy of Family Physicians
  8. 2017
    Poster JudgeAnnual Academic Excellence Day, University of Arizona College of Medicine
  9. 2017 - present
    FellowAmerican Academy of Family Physicians
  10. 2016 - 2023
    MemberProfessional Wellness Committee, St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center
  11. 2016
    Poster JudgeAnnual Academic Excellence Day, University of Arizona College of Medicine
  12. 2015 - 2017
    MemberQuality Committee-Ambulatory, Dignity Health Medical Group, Dignity Health
  13. 2008 - 2015
    MemberUniformed Services, American Academy of Family Physicians
  14. 2008 - 2011
    MemberArizona Academy of Family Physicians
  15. 2008 - 2011
    MemberArizona Osteopathic Medical Association
  16. 2004 - present
    MemberAmerican Osteopathic Association