Barbara G. Regis, PA-C

Dr. Andrew J. Carroll, MD, FAAFP

I grew up in San Diego and attended the University of California, San Diego, Revelle College and graduated in 1991 with a Bachelor's of Science in Biochemistry and Cell Biology.  I had a short stint in cancer research and monoclonal antibody research, and then went on to St. George's University School of Medicine.  After completing two years of basic sciences in Grenada, West Indies, I returned to the States to do my clinical rotations in hospitals in Oakland, CA, Brooklyn, NY, Mt. Vernon, NY, Long Island and Phoenix, AZ.  After graduating with an M.D. in 1996, I began my residency in Family Practice at Mid-Hudson Family Health Institute in Kingston, NY.  In 1999, I completed my residency and received a research award in Diabetes Management.  I obtained my board certification with the American Board of Family Practice in July 1999 and have recertified in June of 2006, and I currently practice in Chandler, AZ.


I am a Clinical Assistant Professor in Family and Community Medicine at the University of Arizona Health Sciences Center Phoenix Campus.  I had also served as State Chair of the Arizona Caucus of the American Medical Association-Organized Medical Staff Section.  I have introduced resolutions meant to change the way physicians practice in an increasingly bureaucratic healthcare environment.  I have also appeared on local network television and speak publicly often to help educate the public on healthcare issues. 


I was more recently (2004) awarded the title of Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians.  This title honors those who have put in the extra dedication in being educated and educating others in Family Medicine. 


I am an active member of the American Academy of Family Physicians.  I am also a member of  the Arizona Medical Association and Arizona Academy of Family Physicians.  I currently have privileges at  Banner Desert Medical Center.


I feel that medical care is meant for the patient's well-being only--not that of stockholders or CEO's.  In fact, I think that for-profit health insurance which is owned by stockholders is a complete violation of the physician-patient privilege as it introduces a non-involved third party into your well-being. 


I believe in the Physician-Patient relationship as something sacred--if a test is agreed upon, the test should be done with no insurance company interference.  If palliative care is in order, then we discuss the options in detail.


I live in Chandler, AZ with my wife and two boys.  Theresa is a registered nurse with experience in oncology, post-operative recovery, surgical and medical intensive care, and outpatient clinical care.


I am originally from the state of Pennsylvania.  I grew up in a small rural community called Coopersburg where my father was the town physician.  I have lived in Arizona since 1982.  After transferring from the University of Illinois, I attended ASU on a full music scholarship.  My degrees are in Euphonium Performance and Music Education.  I taught instrumental music to elementary and junior high students in the Madison School District for six years.  During my tenure my students won numerous awards and participated in competitions in Arizona and California.  I was honored to be selected Teacher of the Year for my school district and was nominated Arizona State Educator of The Year in 1991 for all disciplines.  In 1992 I decided to resign from my position to pursue a passion of mine—medicine.


I volunteered at Maricopa Medical Center and was eventually hired as a Physical Therapy Technician.  While taking my prerequisite courses at ASU and Grand Canyon University I gained valuable experience in rehabilitation and wound care.  I was very fortunate to spend much of my time working in the Burn Center and doing inpatient and outpatient orthopedics.  In 1995 I was accepted into the inaugural Physician Assistant Program at the Arizona Center of Health Sciences.


I completed all my training in the state of Arizona.  I have experience in Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, and Emergency Medicine, but I emphasized Family Medicine and Urgent Care in my elective rotations and preceptorships.  I graduated in 1997 and worked at a family practice in Tempe.  I accepted a position with Medpro in 1998 and have worked with Dr. Carroll since August 1999.


I am board-certified through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) and am a fellow member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA).  I also have membership with Arizona State Association of Physician Assistants (ASAPA).


I share a similar philosophy with Dr. Carroll in that the patient’s needs come first.  Patients need to be able to partner with their healthcare provider concerning their health issues, not with an HMO, insurance company, or any other entity.  Patients need providers that are able and willing to listen, communicate well and spend quality time to assure all of their concerns are adequately addressed.  I feel strongly that we will provide a service that brings medicine and care back to the individual.  This is why I am very honored to be a part of IPOH.  


My husband Tony and I have lived in Chandler for more than six years.  Tony is a senior civil engineer specializing in water resources.  We enjoy sailing and other outdoor activities with our family, friends, and our Old English Sheepdog Abby.


Our Mission Statement


Renaissance Family Medical Care is about returning medicine to its roots.  The art of medicine is long forgotten, replaced by a volume-discount system that treats every one equally and no one completely.  People are herded from one pile to the other by physicians, insurance companies, specialists and employers. 


We aim to fix that system.  We return control of the patient visit to the patient.  We will strengthen the bond between the person and their physician who acts as a guide to better health.  We want people to communicate with their doctors directly and not feel like they have to go through a gauntlet to get good care.


Renaissance is all about rebirth and renewal, improving on the past and always with an eye to the future


We want to make people feel cared for, not just medicated.