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WHERE EXCELLENCE
MEETS EXPERTISE
Since 1997 we have been serving the Maricopa Community and beyond. Our commitment to excellence means you receive the finest care when you participate in our clinical trials.
Our Physicians
Medical Director
Louise Taber, MD
Dr. Louise Taber joined Arizona Research Center as Medical Director on May 16, 2011. Dr. Taber is Board Certified in Internal Medicine, a Registered Dietician, Certified Physician Investigator and a Fellow of the American College of Physicians and was awarded a Fellowship in the Academy of Physicians in Clinical Research. Taber has investigated over 400 clinical trials specializing in metabolism, obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease and women’s health. Prior to joining AZRC, Dr. Taber worked with Pivotal Research Centers (subsequently known as Premier Research Group) serving as Principal Investigator in September, 2007 and Medical Director from January 1, 2008 to May 15, 2011. Dr. Taber speaks French and Spanish.
Investigator
Mirela Ponduchi , MD
Dr. Mirela Ponduchi is an Internal Medicine physician with 15 years of experience as a Hospitalist. She graduated from Grigore T. Popa University in Romania and completed her residency at Mercy Hospital in Chicago. Fluent in multiple languages, she effectively connects with diverse patients.
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Since 2013, Dr. Ponduchi has been involved in Clinical Research as both a Principal and Sub-Investigator, focusing on improving patient outcomes. She is also a dedicated educator, mentoring medical students.
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Outside of work, Dr. Ponduchi enjoys family time, drawing, and painting. Her empathetic approach and dedication make her a respected member of the healthcare community.
Investigator
Cameron Meek, MD
Dr. Meek was born and raised in Dallas, Texas. He completed his undergraduate education at Southern Methodist University, earning a degree in Psychology with a minor in Biology. During this time, he gained valuable clinical research experience as a study coordinator for trials at the VA Hospital in Dallas from 2008 to 2009.
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Dr. Meek pursued his medical degree at Texas A&M Health Science Center – College of Medicine, graduating in 2013. Following medical school, he completed residency training in Anesthesiology at The University of Arizona in 2017.
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Since 2017, Dr. Meek has provided anesthesia for major surgical procedures and emergent trauma cases at a Level 1 Trauma Center.
Our Surgeons
Podiatrist
Albert Eulano DPM, ABMSP
Dr. Eulano has been an investigator on our bunion studies for over a year.
Plastic Surgeon
Rimma Finkel, MD
Dr. Finkel has been an investigator for our abdominoplasty studies for over 4 years.
Plastic Surgeon
Brian Bruggeman, MD
Dr. Bruggerman has been an investigator for our abdominoplasty studies for over 2 years.
General Surgeon
Samedyar Durrani, MD
Dr. Durrani has been an investigator for our hernia studies for over 4 years.
Podiatrist
Scott N. Maling, DPM, FACFAS
Dr. Mailing has been an investigator for our bunion studies for over 4 years.
Podiatrist
Jacob J. Wolfrum, DPM
Dr. Wolfrum has been an investigator for our bunion studies for a year.