
Arizona Lung
and Sleep Consultants consist of three board certified physicians
who practice respiratory and sleep medicine and together have over
sixty years of experience in the field.
Our physicians are accepting new patients and are seen by appointment
only. More information about our physicians can be obtained by clicking
on their names below.
Robert G, Hooper, M.D.
Lawrence Slama, M.D.
Irfan Khalid, M.D.

Patsy George,
Office Manager
Mrs. George has been in the field of medical administration for
over 20 years and has been guiding Arizona Lung and Sleep Consultants
for the past twelve years. She is responsible for our staff and
the operation of our busy practice.
Barbara Sandoval, Billing Manager
Mrs. Sandoval has been in the field of medical billing for over
20 years and is very knowledgeable about insurance and billing issues.
Front Office Personnel
Bobbi Zamora and Patti Muenchow are our front office receptionists.
Ms Zamora has been with Arizona Lung and Sleep Consultants for five
years and Ms. Muenchow for eleven years. They are responsible for
communications with our patients regarding their appointments, scheduling
procedures, and billing and payment issues.
Medical Assistants
Our staff in the back office has many responsibilities. They are
the individuals who take you to see the physician, measure your
vital signs, help the physicians with your prescriptions and make
sure you have what is needed for your appointment. Among the various
tasks they handle, they perform the spirometry tests, pulmonary
function tests, oximetry tests, and chest x-rays when ordered. They
also have specific areas of responsibilities as noted below.
Melinda Hertel,
CMA
Mrs. Hertel has been working with Arizona Lung and Sleep Consultants
for the past 6 years and is a certified medical assistant (CMA).
She is responsible for our sleep apnea equipment treatment program
in addition to performing work as a medical assistant.
Joseph Schermick Jr., RRT
Mr. Schermick is a registered respiratory therapist (RRT) with 30
years of experience in the field of respiratory therapy, respiratory
medical equipment, sleep therapy and pulmonary testing. He joined
Arizona Lung and Sleep Consultants in 2006 and is responsible for
the pulmonary and sleep testing performed by our office.
Justin Davis, PTR
Mr. Davis is a certified practical technologist in radiation (PTR).
Having worked in a busy urgent care facility, he developed his skills
as a radiology technician. He is responsible for the x-ray services
we perform in the office as well as performing work as a medical
assistant.
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