Biographical summary
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.
Interests
- Chronic disease management
- Preventive medicine
- Outpatient procedures
- Pediatrics
- Medical Education
- Quality Improvement
- Community Medicine
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 2016
Certificate - "A Systematic Approach to Delivering High Value, Patient-Centered Care"Dignity Health Executive Education, Arizona State University
- 2011
Residency - Family MedicineSt. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, Dignity Health
- 2011
Chief Resident - Family MedicineSt. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, Dignity Health
- 2008
Doctor of Osteopathic MedicineDes Moines University
- 2003
BS - Biology; Minor, PsychologyGrand Canyon University
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 2011
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family Medicine
Awards and honors
- 2017
FellowAmerican Academy of Family Physicians
- 2012
Air Force Space Command Clinical Excellence AwardU.S. Air Force
- 2009
Walter Brazie MD Fellowship Award NomineeArizona Academy of Family Physicians
- 2004
Air Force Health Professions Scholarship ProgramU.S. Air Force
- 2003
Magna cum laudeGrand Canyon University
- 1999
Freshman Achievement ScholarshipArizona State University
- 1999
Scholars 100 ScholarshipGrand Canyon University
- 1999
MemberAlpha Chi Honor Society
Professional memberships
- 2024 - present
DiplomateAmerican Board of Family Medicine
- 2023 - present
MemberSociety of Teachers of Family Medicine
- 2023 - present
MemberAmerican College of Osteopathic Family Physicians
- 2023 - present
MemberAssociation of Family Medicine Residency Directors
- 2022 - 2023
Provider ChampionMedical Safe Haven, Family Medicine Residency Program, Marian Regional Medical Center
- 2021 - present
MemberCalifornia Academy of Family Physicians
- 2017
Poster JudgeAnnual Academic Excellence Day, University of Arizona College of Medicine
- 2017 - present
FellowAmerican Academy of Family Physicians
- 2016 - 2023
MemberProfessional Wellness Committee, St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center
- 2016
Poster JudgeAnnual Academic Excellence Day, University of Arizona College of Medicine
- 2015 - 2017
MemberQuality Committee-Ambulatory, Dignity Health Medical Group, Dignity Health
- 2008 - 2015
MemberUniformed Services, American Academy of Family Physicians
- 2008 - 2011
MemberArizona Academy of Family Physicians
- 2008 - 2011
MemberArizona Osteopathic Medical Association
- 2004 - present
MemberAmerican Osteopathic Association