Our Providers

 

Our physicians and physician
assistants are trained at the
nation's leading tertiary
academic institutions. Many of
our physicians serve on
multipe physician leadership
committees, hospital advisory
boards, medical staff executive
committees, and have given
lectures to multiple community
organizations.

Athena Arbuckle, PA-C

Dr. Shawn D. Blick, M.D.

Dr. Lynn W. Blunt, M.D.

Dr. Paul Bombino, M.D.

Dr. Vincent Chehval, D.O.

Tim Coyne, PA-C

Dr. Ben O. Donovan, M.D.

Katrina Hailey, ANP

Dr. Vi N. Hua, M.D.

Angela McBride, PA-C

Dr. Lipika McCauley, M.D.

Dr. Torre H. Rhoades, M.D.

Shiona Smith, PA-C

Dr. Rahul K. Thaly, M.D.

 

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Athena Arbuckle, PA-C

 

 

 

 

Athena Arbuckle received her Bachelor of Science in Psychology at Arizona State University. She then went on to complete her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies at A.T. Still University. She completed her clinical rotations throughout the Phoenix area. Prior to obtaining her master’s degree, she worked as a radiologic technician and served in the United States Air Force. Athena lives in the Valley with her husband and their two daughters.

Undegraduate: Arizona State University

Physician Assitant Program: A.T. Still University

 

 

 

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Shawn D. Blick, M.D.

 

 

 

 

Dr. Shawn Blick, M.D. is the founder and president of our expanding urology group, Valley Urologic Associates. He has practiced in Phoenix, Arizona for over 10 years. He completed his medical school training at Mount Sinai Medical School with honors, and he performed his residency at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York City. In addition, his residency required him to complete 6 months of oncology (cancer) training at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City. As a urologist in private practice, Dr. Blick has continued to advance his knowledge and skills. He has attended multiple courses on advanced techniques for penile prosthesis insertion for erectile dysfunction, pelvic floor reconstruction for pelvic prolapse and stress urinary incontinence, laser surgery for BPH, cyroablation and robotic assisted laparoscopic prostatectomies for prostate cancer, and hand-assisted laparoscopic nephrectomies for kidney cancer. In the community, Dr. Blick has proven himself to be an excellent educator. He is an Adjunctive Faculty Member at Midwestern University (Osteopathic College of Medicine) and has been given an award for his teaching skills. He has delivered multiple lectures to patients and physicians on the topics of erectile dysfunction, overactive bladders, stress urinary incontinence, benign prostatic hyperplasia, and prostate cancer. He has hosted his own radio talk show ("Topics in Urolog"), and he was featured on Fox 10 News for his work with "Penile Prosthesis Insertion" and "Pubovaginal Slings for Stress Urinary Incontinence".He is Board Certified in the practice of Urology.

Undergraduate:Cornell University

Medical School: Mount Sinai School of Medicine

Residency: Beth Israel Medical Center

 

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Lynn W. Blunt, M.D.

 

 

 

 

Dr. Lynn W. Blunt, Jr. completed his residency in Urology at The McGraw Medical Center of Northwestern University in 2003. Prior to joining Valley Urologic Associates, Dr. Blunt served as The Chairman for the Division of Urology at Mount Sinai Hospital in Chicago. During his term as Chairman, Dr. Blunt was responsible for educating residents and medical students at the The University of Chicago Urology Residency Program and The Chicago Medical School, respectively. Furthermore, Dr. Blunt also served as the institution's Physician Liaison to The Commission on Cancer for The American College of Surgeons, making Dr. Blunt a leading authority in Urologic Oncology. Dr. Blunt is experienced in all areas of general urology; however, Dr. Blunt is an expert in the evaluation and management of traumatic urologic injuries as well as reconstructive urology. Dr. Blunt's former experience was at a Busy Level-One Trauma Center, providing Dr. Blunt with a unique and special skill set for the Phoenix Market. Overall, Dr. Blunt believes strongly in utilizing the latest techniques and technologies in treating urologic diseases to maximize patient comfort and outcomes. Dr. Blunt is Board Certified by The American Board of Urology.

Undergraduate:University of Michigan at Ann Arbor

Medical School: Tulane University School of Medicine

Residency: Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

 

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Paul Bombino, MD

 

Dr. Bombino moved to Arizona from New Mexico in 1997 after he completed a residency as the chief resident of urology at the University of New Mexico Health Science Center. He was a summa cum laude graduate of Washington State University with a bachelor of pharmacy degree and earned his medical degree at the Chicago Medical School. He is board-certified by the American Board of Urology.

Undegraduate: Washington State University

Medical School:Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School

Residency: University of New Mexico Health Science Center

 

 

 

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Vincent Chehval, DO

 

 

 

 

 

Dr. Vincent A. Chehval was born and raised in St. Louis, MO. He completed his undergraduate training in 2003 at The University of Dayton in Ohio earning a Bachelors Degree in science with a minor in psychology. He then went on to complete a Masters Degree with thesis in physiology at Loyola University Chicago in 2005. Subsequently, he attended the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine where he was awarded Honors for the top performance in the behavioral sciences department and for the most outstanding ability in the department of surgery. He graduated medical school in 2010 and went on to St. Louis University for the early years of residency before completing his training in urology at the University of Iowa in 2017. He is well-trained in general urology with a particular interest in endoscopic surgery, minimally invasive surgery (robotics/laparoscopy), stone disease, management of BPH, and infertility.

Undegraduate: University of Dayton in Ohio

Graduate: Loyola University

Medical School: Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine

Residency: University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine

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Tim Coyne, PA-C

 

 

 

 

Timothy Coyne received his Bachelor of Science and Certificate of Completion Physician Assistants Program from Drexel University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Prior to joining Valley Urologic Associates, Timothy served as a Volunteer at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, and completed his Clinical Rotations in Surgery at Mercy Hospital and MCP Hospital in Philadelphia, OB/GYN at Episcopal Hospital in Philadelphia, Psychiatry at Belmont Center For Comprehensive Treatment in Philadelphia, Nephrology at Regional Nephrology Associates in Atlantic City, Emergency Medicine at Lower Bucks Hospital in Bristol, Pennsylvania, and Pediatrics at Memphis Street Pediatrics in Philadelphia. Timothy completed Preceptorships at Evergreen Medical in Deptford, New Jersey and with Alakananda Chakrabarty, M.D. in Shamokin, Pennsylvania.

Undegraduate: Drexel University

Physician Assitant Program: Drexel University

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Ben O. Donovan, M.D.

 

 

 

 

Dr. Donovan is a native to Phoenix and received his undergraduate degree from Arizona State University in 1997 and went on to receive his Medical Degree from the University of Arizona College of Medicine. He then continued his training in General Surgery followed by completing a Residency in Urology at the University of Oklahoma Health Science Center. Dr Donovan subsequently furthered his training by completing a Fellowship in Pediatric Urology at the Children's Hospital of Oklahoma. under the supervision of the world renown Pediatric Urologist Bradley P. Kropp MD, FACS. Dr. Donovan has several publications, national presentations, and research to his name. He is professional affiliated with the American Urologic Association, Endourologic Association, American Academy of Pediatrics and American Medical Association. He is married with three children. Dr Donovan is highly trained and an expert in all areas of adult and Pediatric Urology. His Pediatric Urology expertise includes complex urethral reconstruction, Laparoscopic and minimally invasive surgery includiing Laporascopic Pyeloplasty, ureteral reimplant and orchidopexy, as well as bladder reconstruction and urinary diversion. Dr. Donovan is Board Certified in Adult Urology by The American Board of Urology. He is also Board Certified with the Pediatric Urology Suspecialty Certification by the American Board of Urology.

Undergraduate: Arizona State University

Medical School: Univ. of Arizona College of Medicine

Residency: University of Oklahoma HSC

Fellowship: University of Oklahoma HSC in Pediatric Urology

 

 

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Katrina Hailey, ANP

 

 

Katrina Hailey has been with VUA for over a decade first starting her employment in our front office. She became one of our most patient friendly staff for many years. She went on to her undergraduate studies at Grand Canyon University obtaining her Bachelors and Masters of Nursing. She went to practice her nursing career at Banner Boswell Medical Center then the Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale. She returned to Grand Canyon University to obtain her Nurse Practitioner certification with AANP.

Undergraduate: Grand Canyon University College of Nursing

Master of Nursing/ Nurse Practitioners: Grand Canyon University College of Nursing

 

 

 

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Vi N. Hua, M.D.

Dr. Vi Hua, M.D. grew up in Dallas, Texas and completed his undergraduate education at The University of Texas at Austin. He then returned to his home town to attend The University of Texas, Southwestern Medical School to complete his Doctorate of Medicine. He completed general surgical residency followed by a residency in Urology at The Feinberg School of Medicine of Northwestern University, one of the nation's leading tertiary academic centers. While Dr. Hua is an expert in all areas of urology, his interests include laparoscopy and minimally invasive urology. In his training, he has acquired the distinguishing skills for performing nephron-sparing laparoscopic DaVinci partial nephrectomies, laparoscopic renal cryoablation, and laparoscopic DaVinci robotic radical prostatectomies. He is a pioneer amongst his peers, offering the latest cutting-edge clinical practices and surgical techniques to the West Valley Community. He is Board Certified in the practice of Urology.

Undergraduate: University of Texas at Austin

Medical School: Univ. of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas

Residency: Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

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Angela McBride, PA-C

Angela McBride completed her undergraduate studies at Baptist Health Science University in Memphis, TN. She initially began her career as a nuclear medicine technologist in Jackson, TN. She then went on to complete her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies at Bethel University in Paris, TN where she also completed her clinical rotations. She is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants.

Undegraduate: Baptist Health Science University

Physician Assitant Program: Bethel University

 

 

 

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Lipika McCauley, M.D

 

 

Lipika McCauley, M.D. is a board certified urologist who specializes in the cutting edge technologies for the treatment of a variety of female urologic disorders including urinary incontinence, overactive bladder and complex pelvic floor reconstruction utilizing minimally invasive robotic surgery. Female urology also encompasses vaginal health and she is passionate about restoring and maintaining vaginal health in order to prevent conditions such as recurrent urinary tract infections and urinary incontinence while maintaining vaginal intimacy. Originally from Denver, Colorado, she completed her undergraduate degree in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental biology at the University of Colorado, Boulder. Dr. McCauley went on to graduate with a Doctorate of Medicine with honors from Eastern Virginia Medical School as a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. She then completed her residency at the University of Arizona, Tucson. Dr. McCauley has had extensive training in all areas of urology and welcomes patients with all urologic conditions. Dr. McCauley lives in the Valley with her husband, two sons and family dog.

Undergraduate: University of Colorado

Medical School: Eastern Virginia Medical School

Residency:University of Arizona College of Medicine

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Torre H. Rhoades, M.D

 

 

 

 

Torre H. Rhoades completed his urology training at the University of Cincinnati. Subsequently, Dr. Rhoades completed a Fellowship in Urologic Oncology at the Cleveland Clinic in Florida. While in residency, Dr. Rhoades was recognized for his outstanding laparoscopic and robotic skills, and he was given the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons Resident Achievement Award. Furthermore, his academic career was remarkable for publishing numerous articles in International Journals as well as delivering lectures in . Urooncologic Surgery is a skill set that is embraced by only a select group of Urologists in the Phoenix Market. VUA is proud to offer his service. He is an expert with Robotics and Laparoscopy, and uniquely, he will be able to offer Continent Diversions (NeoBladders) for patients requiring radical cystectomy for muscle invasive bladder cancer. In addition to complex cancer surgery, Dr. Rhoades is well respected for his skills as a General Urologist. He has an excellent beside manner and works well with patients. Dr. Rhoades will definitely provide a valuable service to the Urology Community in Phoenix

Undergraduate: University of New Mexico

Medical School: University of Cincinnati College of Medicine

Residency: Univ. of Cincinnati Good Samaritan Hospital

Fellowship: The Cleveland Clinic at Florida

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Shiona Smith, PA-C

 

 

Shiona Smith completed her undergraduate training with a Bacherlor of Science in Biology with a minor in History at Santa Clara University in California. She then moved back to her home town in Salt Lake City, Utah to work as a CNA before attending training to be a PA. She matriculated at Midwestern University in Glendale, Arizona graduating in 2021. She started her employment as a PA surgical assistant with emphasis on robotic surgery in gynecology, general surgery, and urology. She has a great love of movies, traveling, experiencing the great outdoors, with her two dogs Bilbo and Kuki.

Undergraduate: Santa Clara University

Physician Assistant Program: Midwestern University

 

 

 

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Rahul K. Thaly, M.D.

 

 

 

 

Dr. Rahul K. Thaly completed his 6 year residency training at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Dr. Thaly went on to further his training in Robotics/Laparoscopy and Minimally Invasive Surgery at The Ohio State University under the guidance of Dr. Vipul Patel--the foremost leader in Robotic and Minimally Invasive Surgery. He has been involved in more than 400 robotic and laparoscopic surgeries, and his experience in robotic surgery makes him one of the foremost top urologists graduating in 2007. Dr. Thaly's clinical interests involve urologic cancer and laparoscopy, specializing in the care of patients with prostate and kidney cancer. In addition to robotic surgery for prostate cancer, he also specializes in the treatment of kidney cancer with minimally invasive, kidney-sparing alternatives such as laparoscopic partial nephrectomy and radiofrequency ablation. With his advanced skills, he has worked as an Instructor for courses on Advanced Robotic laparoscopic techniques throughout the country. Dr. Thaly is a member of several professional societies including American Urological Association and the Robotic Surgery Working Group. He has published numerous papers in the Journal of Urology, British Journal of Urology, the Journal of Robotic Surgery, Contemporary Urology and Issues in Urology. He is Board Certified in the practice of Urology.

Undergraduate: Louisiana State University

Medical School: Louisiana State School of Medicine

Residency: University of Illinois at Chicago

Fellowship: The Ohio State University Robotic/ Minimal Invasive Surgery