Your health is not a single symptom. It is your whole story — your hormones, your history, your body and your life. At Mayo Clinic's Women's Health Internal Medicine practice in Arizona, we take the time to understand all of it.
We provide consultative care for women with complex or ongoing health concerns. Whether you are navigating perimenopause in your 40s, managing polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS) in your 20s or looking for answers to concerns that have not been fully explained, we are here to help.
What is consultative care?
The Women's Health Internal Medicine team at Mayo Clinic in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, provides consultative care. This means we work with your primary healthcare professional and gynecologist — not in place of them.
Many patients come to us when symptoms affect more than one area of health, when treatments have not helped or when they want a second opinion. We listen to your concerns, review your health history and offer expert guidance to help you understand your options and make informed decisions about your care.
We recommend having a primary healthcare professional before or soon after your visit. Your primary healthcare professional supports your long-term health, while we focus on specialized evaluation and short-term treatment when needed. This may include prescribing medicine, such as hormone therapy, for a limited time.
After your visit, your primary healthcare professional helps carry your treatment plan forward, so your care continues in a way that fits your needs. If you don't have a primary health professional, we can help you find one. If you have new or urgent symptoms, we recommend contacting your primary healthcare professional.
What to expect at your visit
At your first visit, you will meet with a women's health specialist for up to 60 minutes to discuss your symptoms, health history, concerns and goals.
Together, you'll develop a plan for your care. This may include testing, referrals to other specialists, treatments and lifestyle guidance. When needed, we help arrange next steps, such as scheduling recommended tests or appointments.
We also share your care plan with your primary healthcare professional who will help support your treatment and follow-up moving forward.
Are we gynecologists?
We are not gynecologists. We are internal medicine healthcare professionals who focus on health conditions that affect women, especially hormone-related and complex medical concerns.
We work closely with your gynecologist when needed, so your care is coordinated and connected and you feel supported at every step.
Your women's health care team
Your care team may include doctors, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses and pharmacists. Residents, fellows, and medical or pre-medical students also may be part of your team, working under direct supervision. This is consistent with Mayo Clinic's commitment to training the next generation of women's health specialists.
The Women's Health Internal Medicine team at Mayo Clinic in Arizona
Consultative services
The Women's Health Internal Medicine team provides a detailed evaluation, recommendations and short-term treatment for a range of women's health concerns. Our team cares for women at every stage of adult life. We take time to understand your symptoms, health history and goals so we can recommend the care that best fits your needs.
Areas of focus include:
If you need additional care, we help arrange referrals to other Mayo Clinic specialists, including in the Breast Clinic, in cardiovascular medicine, in gynecology and in endocrinology.
Explore the full list of conditions treated.
Weight management
The Women's Health Internal Medicine team provides personalized support for women with weight concerns, especially during perimenopause and menopause, including:
- Evaluation of your metabolic health and body composition.
- A weight management plan based on your health needs and goals.
- Nutrition and lifestyle counseling to support healthy weight management.
- Evaluation for weight-loss medicines, including GLP-1 medicines, and ongoing management when appropriate.
The team also provides ongoing follow-up and works closely with your primary healthcare professional to support your weight management plan.
Women's Health Comprehensive Breast Clinic
The Comprehensive Breast Clinic at Mayo Clinic in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, cares for people with a wide range of breast health concerns — whether you have noticed a new change, have questions about your breast cancer risk or would like a second opinion. Our team brings together specialists from different areas to evaluate your symptoms, review imaging results and determine the next steps in your care.
We also offer breast cancer risk assessment, genetic testing, genetic counseling and advanced screening. If you have a higher risk of breast cancer or an unclear imaging result, we help you understand your options and develop a personalized plan for follow-up care. We work closely with your other healthcare professionals to make sure you have clear guidance and support every step of the way.
Doctors and advanced care professionals
- Mina M. Al-Badri, M.B., Ch.B.
- Paru S. David, M.D.
- Dewonna E. Ferguson, M.D.
- Jessica L. Fraker, M.D.
- Hannah Hakes, P.A.-C., M.S.
- Lisa E. Houston, C.N.P, M.S.
- Jewel M. Kling, M.D., M.P.H.
- Denise M. Millstine, M.D.
- Sara Shihab, M.D.
- Talia Sobel, M.D.
- Suneela Vegunta, M.D.
Appointments and referrals
Your primary healthcare professional or gynecologist may refer you to Women's Health Internal Medicine in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona. You also may schedule an appointment without a referral.
Contact
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You also may call the Central Appointment Office at 480-301-8484 during office hours or request an appointment online.