General Practitioners

• Pediatric Care
  Dr. Meghan O’Donnell graduated from the University of Colorado with a major in Kinesiology and Applied Physiology. She earned her Doctor of Medicine from Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, and performed a family medicine residency at University of South Florida College of Medicine, Bayfront Medical Center in St. Petersburg, FL. Board-certified, Diplomate, American Board of Family Medicine, Dr. O’Donnell specializes in family-centered medical care including pediatrics, women’s health and chronic disease management for all. Dr. O’Donnell joined Dr. Andrew at Flagstaff Family Care Clinic in 2008.
• Primary Care
  FFCC is currently working with Blue Cross Blue Shield to improve Patient Care by working in collaboration with national and local industry stakeholders to enhance the practice and delivery of primary care.
• Family Practice
  Dr. Mary Porvaznik is Board Certified in Family Medicine. She completed medical school at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in Bethesda, MD. She completed her Family Medicine Residency at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, SC. She served in the US Public Health Service with the Indian Health Service for 24 years in various jobs and locations, including Tuba City, AZ and Shiprock, NM and a 4 year tour teaching back at her medical school in Bethesda, MD.
• Emergency Care
  Nicole Goodwin FNP, is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner. She earned her master's degree from the University of Pennsylvania in December 2019 in Philadelphia, PA. She graduated with her undergraduate degree in nursing from Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff in 2012. Nicole worked as an Emergency Department RN in Phoenix, Arizona and then as a travel nurse in Maryland, New Hampshire, South Carolina, Pennsylvania, and California serving suburban, urban, rural, and critical access communities. As a Nurse Practitioner, she has been working in rehabilitation medicine and primary care at a skilled nursing facility where she has gained experience in post-operative management and geriatric medicine.
• Electrocardiogram
• Immunizations
  Provide primary care for the entire family which includes well-child care, including screening and immunizations, and health maintenance care for adults, including annual physical exams

Internists

• Internal Medicine
  Dr. Nick Paslidis has 32 years of Internal medicine and Gastroenterology clinical practice with progressive healthcare management experience as a physician executive in acute care hospitals and systems and health plans. He spent from 1996-2010 in various clinical and leadership positions in Arkansas including CEO of the Statewide Quality Organization and CMO in Northern Arizona Healthcare. Dr. Paslidis received his BA in Chemistry in 1981 and MD in 1988 from Ross University School of Medicine graduating as valedictorian. He went on to earn High Honors completing his PhD in Cell Biology from MD Anderson Cancer Center- University of Crete School of Medicine in Greece in 1991 and a Masters in Healthcare Administration from Harvard University in 2006. He received Post Doctoral research training at Baylor College of Medicine, then Internal Medicine internship and residency at University of Texas Medical School- Houston. Went on to training in Gastroenterology at Harvard School of Medicine- Brigham and Women’s Hospital- Dana Farber Cancer Center. Elected as a Fellow of the American College of Physician in 2018.
• Gastroenterology

Neurologists

• Neurology
  Michele Peters FNP, graduated from University of Phoenix with a Master of Science degree in Nursing and Family Nurse Practitioner and undergraduate Magna Cum Laude with Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from Grand Canyon University. She held positions as adjunct professor at Grand Canyon University in the Family Nurse Practitioner Program and Pharmacology. Michele’s nursing career includes Barrow Neurological Institute and Mayo Clinic. For the past 15 years she has been in independent practice as a family practice nurse practitioner in primary care, with a focus on adult and pediatric neurology. Additionally, she is certified in Vegas Nerve Stimulator and Deep Brain Stimulator adjustments and manages neurological conditions such as: Multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease, Seizure Disorder, Dementia, Headaches, Neuropathy, Tremors etc.
• Multiple Sclerosis

Psychiatrists

• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  Behavioral health examines how emotions, behaviors, and biology relate to a person’s mental and physical well-being; their ability to function in everyday life; and their concept of self. A person struggling with his or her behavioral health may face stress, depression, anxiety, relationship problems, grief, addiction, ADHD or learning disabilities, mood disorders, or other psychological concerns.
• Depression
• Mental Health
  Dr. Keith Arnold is a board certified Family Medicine Physician. He recently completed his training at the Mountain Area Health Education Center in Asheville, North Carolina. He is a graduate of University of Arizona Medical School where his interest in community health, leadership and policy inspired him to complete the combined Masters of Public Health / M.D. program. As an undergraduate Keith attended U.C. Berkeley and studied International Political Economy. His passion for medicine arises from personal experiences caring for loved ones during his youth and integrates his desire to build meaningful relationships and uplift communities. Dr. Arnold treats patients across the lifespan from newborn to geriatrics. His areas of focus include: early childhood development, newborn, pediatrics, in-office procedures, preventative care, mental health and substance abuse treatment. He believes in partnering with patients to effectively manage chronic conditions and achieve mutual health goals. He looks forward to providing holistic, patient-centered care to the residents of Flagstaff and beyond. Se habla español.
• Behavioral Health
  Janine Cwiklinski, MA LPC NCC is a Licensed Master Social Worker and the Behavioral Health Manager at Flagstaff Family Care. Janine Cwiklinski (pronounced “Quick-Lynn-Ski”) comes to us with over 20-years of behavioral health experience. She is originally from Philadelphia and has called northern Arizona her home now for over ten years. Her educational background is varied studying liberal arts, creative arts therapy, a variety of body psychotherapy modalities, and counseling psychology. Janine has worked with a variety of people across their life span and enjoys supporting others in finding solutions to their challenges. Creating wellness and restoring a sense of balance has been a professional passion that she looks forward to sharing with our patients.
• Anxiety

Endocrinologist

• Diabetes Care

Radiologist

• X-Rays

Surgeons

• Orthopedics
  Many PAs work in primary care areas, such as family medicine, general internal medicine and pediatrics. Others work in specialty areas, such as general and thoracic surgery, emergency medicine, orthopedics, and geriatrics. PAs specializing in surgery provide preoperative and postoperative care and may work as first or second assistants during major surgery. PAs also may supervise technicians and assistants.

Dermatologists

• Dermatology
  Dr. Chad Taylor was born in Fargo North Dakota, but was raised in Eden Prairie, a little suburb outside of Minneapolis. He attended Minnesota State University in Mankato where he earned his undergraduate degree in Human Biology with Minors in Chemistry and Political Science. After his undergraduate education, Dr. Taylor attended medical school at A.T. Still University where he received his Doctorate in Osteopathy. During his Family Medicine residency in Kingman, AZ, Dr. Taylor was recruited to join a dermatology team with the professionals at Mohave Skin and Cancer Clinic where he practiced and received special training for 5 years. Dr. Taylor believes in a cohesive, patient-centered, multidisciplinary clinical approach to offer the best medical care possible to his patients. On his free time, he enjoys running, playing racquetball, playing guitar, reading, writing, and spending time with his family.

Physical Therapists

• Physical Therapy
• Geriatrics