Collaborating Physicians

When I was in private practice, Agi joined us as our nurse practitioner. For six years (1995-2001) I had the opportunity to grow quite comfortable with her knowledge base and assessment skills and her ability to recognize the limits of her scope of practice. For those reasons I am very pleased to serve as her physician collaborator. What this means is that when Agi has a question or concern about one of her patients she can consult with me for medical advice and direction. In this way, patients are assured of getting the same type of care they would receive as if they were seeing her in a physician owned practice.
Rick Swearingen, DO
Medical Director
Ahwatukee Foothills Urgent Care


Agi worked side by side with me and my partner from 1995 to 2001 in our Ahwatukee medical practice. Early on in that time it became clear that Agi was competent, caring and professional and would need little guidance or supervision on our part. Her patients are lucky to have her and I have no hesitation in acting as a collaborating physician providing medical input if she comes to me with questions. The most amazing thing about Agi is that even though she's been in medicine and nursing a number of years, she still loves it!!!
David Bryman, DO
Board Certified Family Practice
Board Certified Medical Acupuncture
Board Certified Bariatric Medicine
FAA Flight Physician