GILBERT, Ariz.—HealthyU Clinics, a provider of integrated primary and specialty care services, has announced the acquisition of Ma’am Exams in Gilbert. The medical office will retain all 20 staff members, including five nurse practitioners, and welcome additional medical professionals who are committed to women’s health services. Patients will benefit by having convenient access to primary care providers and specialty care services in one location, including same-day care and medical spa services.

“This strategic integration with Ma’am Exams is rooted in our shared values that prioritize whole body health and preventive care, such as early detection for breast and cervical cancer through regular screenings,” said Dr. Shane Speirs, Chief Medical Officer of HealthyU Clinics. “Together, our teams will have more resources to empower and guide women with comprehensive, tailored treatment plans that incorporate medical and wellness needs.”

Under the new ownership, Ma’am Exams at 1760 E. Pecos Road will now offer appointments with primary care physicians focused on patient-centric care. New patients and HealthyU Clinic patients from its nearby office on Val Vista Road will also benefit from specialized services such as thyroid treatment, bio-identical hormone replacement, vitamin deficiencies, and weight loss.

“Integrating our services allows for a holistic approach to promote overall well-being. Our health professionals will be aligned to ensure women have the best treatment outcomes, from adolescence to menopause,” said Dr. Michael Dunn, President of Ma’am Exams. “Together we are committed to ensuring women have a stable, supportive environment where they feel valued, heard, and cared for.”

HealthyU Clinics’ acquisition marks its 11th primary care medical office in the Valley. Since launching in late 2021, the Arizona healthcare provider has expanded locations and services. HealthyU Clinics now has 130 medical professionals and support staff in Arizona.

“By expanding our services to include women’s health, we aim to reduce some of the fragmentation that exists in the healthcare system and provide next generation value-based-care to patients.,” said Varesh Chaurasia, HealthyU Clinics Chief Executive Officer. “We believe so strongly in this partnership that we are already considering a sister location under the Ma’am Exams brand in the West Valley.”

HealthyU Clinics has five West Valley offices in Glendale, Avondale, Surprise, and Phoenix. It also has primary care facilities in Mesa, Gilbert, and Chandler, as well as six specialty offices in California.

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The 80,000-square-foot outreach facility offers 92 treatment rooms with 60 physicians that rotate in and out of the building and a full line of imaging.

Services include: orthopedics, rheumatology, endocrinology, family medicine, neurology, pediatric neurology, ENT, neurosurgery, maternal-fetal wellness, oncology and cancer infusion services.

The health center is located at an apex in a development that is at the end of a citywide interstate artery. The new center is central for residents in Mt. Pleasant and allows closer access to residents of Lowcounty.

Amenities offered to patients include a roof healing garden, community room, free parking, relaxation area and a medical concierge.

One major aspect of the facility that qualifies it for LEED Silver is an ice storage method for the cooling system.

“We make ice in five different 17,000 lbs storage cylinders during the evening after peak energy times so we enjoy a lower energy rate. We store that ice over night and use it during the day to cool the building,” said Chris Cochran, Medical University South Carolina. Because of our utilization trend of energy, we’re able to get a very special energy rate from the utility company.”

In addition, all of the major structural steel was recycled, the parking area is recycled concrete, all other construction materials were purchased within the 500-mile regional requirements, a green roof system, water efficiency was reduced by 50 percent, and the center is located near two local bus routes.

“We’re glad to be leaders in the community with respect in building this type of building,” said Cochran.

Added Katherine Fishburne, lead documenter for the hospital, “We’re anxious to see all of our hard work come to a resolution.”

The 23-month construction period was completed in one stage, with Stubbs Muldrow and Herin as lead architect and MECA as the mechanical engineer.

Funding for the project came in an undisclosed amount by private bonds from the MUSC Physicians, the private practice plan of the Medical University of South Carolina.

“The building is about the patient,” said Philip Costello, president of MUSC Physicians Practice Group in a statement. “We’re excited about this new addition to the MUSC network.”

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