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Foot and Ankle Specialists & Podiatrists located in Scottsdale and Phoenix, AZ

Jasmine Tepfer

Jasmine Tepfer

PRACTICE MANAGER/ SURGERY SCHEDULER

My name is Jasmine Tepfer and I have the pleasure of being the Practice Manager and Surgery Scheduler for Phoenix Foot and Ankle Institute. My core values include conscientiousness, optimism and integrity. I’m a local Phoenician who enjoys traveling, outdoors, gardening, calligraphy and spending time with my husband and our dogs. I take pride in playing an essential leadership role amongst our team, focusing on providing the highest level of patient care whilst encouraging everyone in our office to treat all of our patients like family.
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Sheila White

Sheila White

BILLING MANAGER

My name is Sheila White and my family roots are in the Midwest. I'm a wife and mother of two grown children. I have extensive experience in the health insurance and medical billing industry. More specifically, the last 16 years have been as a specialist in orthopedic and podiatry account management and consultation. I greatly understand the needs and concerns of our patients and can communicate what can be a complex and demanding situation. I value and believe in integrity, reliability, and top-quality patient care here at the Phoenix Foot and Ankle Institute. I am thankful to be part of a practice that shares my values. 
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Nichelle Hodge

Nichelle Hodge

Medical Assistant and Study Coordinator

My name is Nichelle Hodge and I am thrilled to be a part of the PFAI team as a Medical Assistant and Study Coordinator. I am currently pursuing my Nursing degree at Arizona College of Nursing. I have been in the medical field for 10 years and absolutely love what I do. I truly believe that excellent patient care and understanding goes a long way. Outside of work, you can catch me watching sports; I am a die-hard Greenbay Packers & UCONN fan. If I’m not cheering for my teams, you will catch me with a book and coffee in my hand or spend time with my family.
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Mikayla Koop

Mikayla Koop

Nurse Practitioner

My name is Mikayla Koop, and I am a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. I graduated from Grand Canyon University with my master’s in nursing and hold several years of nursing experience. I am excited to join the Phoenix Foot and Ankle Institute and help address a wide variety of foot and ankle concerns. My role extends beyond specialized foot and ankle care, as I am also committed to fulfilling any primary care needs that patients may require, ensuring their overall well-being and readiness for any upcoming surgeries. 
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Yesenia Ordonez

Yesenia Ordonez

Central Office Lead and Scheduler

My name is Yesenia and I have been working in Podiatry for 12 years. I am a mother to three teenagers that my partner and I enjoy raising together. Not originally from Phoenix, but can proudly call it home. When I'm not scheduling surgeries for the central office or helping with calls, I can be found spotting my daughter's cheer team or parent helper for my sons high school marching band (Go Patriots!). I'm proud of the accomplishments our team achieves together when providing care to the valley.
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Anaise Maddox

Anaise Maddox

Medical Assistant

My name is Anaise Maddox and I am proud to be a part of the Phoenix foot and ankle team! I am from sunny Phoenix, AZ. I have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Aspen University and a Bachelors degree of Biological Sciences from Arizona State University. I have been active in the medical field for 5 years and pride myself on being a huge patient advocate as well as compassionate and kind hearted. A primary goal of mine is to go back to school to become a Family Nurse Practitioner. My main hobbies are reading, dancing, and spending quality time with my family and our two dogs and three birds.
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Kaitlyn Stover

Kaitlyn Stover

Front Desk Receptionist

Hi my name is Kaitlyn! I grew up in Arizona my whole life and spent every summer in Florida. Podiatry is a new specialty for me and I'm excited to learn from the best team there is. My free time I'm spending with my family and friends or in the gym training for women's physiques and bikini competitions.
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Erin Vigil

Erin Vigil

Medical Scribe

My name is Erin Vigil and I am so excited to join the PFAI team as a medical scribe. I am a recent graduate from the University of Arizona, earning my Bachelors of Science in Neuroscience and Cognitive Science with honors and a minor in Biochemistry. I am currently applying to medical school and hope to pursue a pediatric speciality in the future. In my free time, I enjoy riding horses, going to the gym, and spending time with friends and family. I am a huge Arizona basketball fan (Bear Down!) and enjoy watching all kinds of sports.
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Ava Gentry

Ava Gentry

Medical Assistant

My name is Ava Gentry and I am delighted to be joining the PFAI team as a Medical Assistant! I recently graduated from the University of Arizona Franke Honors College with my Bachelor of Science in Physiology and Medical Sciences. In the near future, I plan on pursuing my masters in Physician Assistant studies and becoming a PA-C. In my free time, I enjoy weightlifting, spending time with friends and family, shopping, and reading.
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Lauren Rahana

Lauren Rahana

Medical Assistant

My name is Lauren Rahana and I am excited to join the PFAI team as a medical assistant. I have a Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences from Arizona State University and plan on pursuing my masters and becoming a physician assistant. In my free time, I enjoy hiking, traveling, soccer and spending time with family and friends.
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Sierra Jeffers

Sierra Jeffers

AR Specialist and Front Desk Receptionist

My name is Sierra Jeffers, I am proud to be the first smiling face you see when you visit our office. I fully believe in treating our patients like how we would want our loved ones to be treated. I am originally from the east coast and have been working in the medical field for 10 years. I am a wife and mother to two toddlers and one furbaby. When I am not working I enjoy reading, traveling, and spending time with my family.
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