For more than 40 years, Pima Heart & Vascular has remained proudly independent and deeply committed to Tucson — delivering personalized cardiovascular care that’s often lost in large hospital systems or national specialty chains. Here, decisions are made by local physicians who live and care for our community.
Pima’s Top Doctors often say what they enjoy most about their work is the ability to practice innovative medicine with the comforts of home. Independence allows our team to move quickly — bringing new technologies, clinical trials, and patient experience improvements to Southern Arizona without layers of bureaucracy.
We are often first to introduce new cardiac and vascular therapies to the region, while continuously refining how patients engage with us, so time in clinic is focused on health, connection, and peace of mind.
What We Offer Tucson Patients
- Comprehensive cardiac and vascular care across all stages of your health
- Dedicated Vein Center led by nationally renowned vascular surgeons
- Office-Based Labs for convenient and comfortable care
- Accredited Surgery Center for advanced interventions at a lower cost of care
- Advanced cardiac and vascular imaging services
- Clinical trials and leading-edge therapies
- Ongoing improvements to simplify scheduling, communication, and payments
At Pima Heart & Vascular, innovation stays personal — because the best heart care should feel close to home.
2026 Top Doctors:
- Rajen D. Desai, M.D.
- Neil M. Gheewala, M.D.
- Janakkumar Kansagra, M.D.
- Gregory Koshkarian, M.D.
- Bernado Mendoza, M.D.
- Jitender Munjal, M.D.
- Darren F. Peress, M.D.
- Peter H. Spooner, M.D.
- Salvatore J. Tirrito, M.D.
- Ajay Tuli, M.D.
- Gordon Watson, M.D.
Not pictured but winners of 2026 Top Doctors:
- Paul E. Bejarano, M.D.
- Benigno F. Decena, M.D.
- Mukesh Gopalakrishnan, M.D.
- Arthur Menezes, M.D.