We strive to be the number one provider of outpatient cardiovascular services in our market in terms of volume and quality metrics. Our focus will always be on the patient and we will never compromise the quality of medical care received at Center for Cardiovascular Research and Education. This philosophy trickles down into every detail, from our board-certified physicians and top-notch staff, to our outstanding facilities.
- Board certified vascular surgeons and cardiologists
- Certification standards at or above hospital levels
- State-of-the-art facility with the highest quality imaging and equipment available
- Board-certified anesthesiology care available
- Streamlined and efficient process from parking to pick up
- Experienced and highly trained staff dedicated to delivering compassionate care in a patient-centric environment
Our fixed imaging cath lab has the highest quality equipment available nationally. This allows us to perform procedures with unparalleled quality and safety in an outpatient environment, thus allowing patients to return home the same day.
At Center for Cardiovascular Research and Education, it is our goal to provide a superior patient experience from the moment you arrive until you return to the comforts of home. Our commitment to this goal is evident in everything from the layout and design of the center to the selection of our compassionate and skilled staff members.
Our physicians are highly trained board-certified specialists. As leaders in teaching and researching the latest developments, we are committed to excellence through compassionate, world-class cardiovascular care.
Facility
Our facilities offer advanced technology for procedures performed in a safe and comfortable environment, allowing you to return home to familiar surroundings the same day as your procedure. Center for Cardiovascular Research and Education has met all licensing standards for quality care and safety, and is accredited for Medicare reimbursement. If at any time you have concerns or questions regarding your procedure, please feel free to call us at 602-714-8800.
Staff
Our staff is committed to achieving excellent patient outcomes and high-levels of patient satisfaction. We take our quality commitment seriously and remain in constant pursuit of all applicable certifications which will further demonstrate our standard of excellence.
Our key staff members consist of Registered Nurses, Radiologic Technologists, Registered Invasive Specialists, and Medical Assistants.
Leadership Team
Michael Skawski – CEO
Keith Merrill – Medical Services Manager
Insurance and Billing
- Your personal insurance information will be required before the procedure. We will make every effort to take care of this in advance. You will be responsible for any deductible and co-pay according to your plan.
- The Business Office will contact you to discuss how you will pay your deductible.
- We accept checks, Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express.
- All estimations of fees will be available for discussion before the procedure.
- We will file a claim with your insurance company after the procedure.
Our Mission
Center For Cardiovascular Research and Education will be the premier center for cardiac and endovascular services in the North Phoenix metropolitan area. Patients will experience a high-quality, personalized, efficient and on-time procedure with prompt disclosure of results and excellent outcomes. We will put the needs of our patients first and foremost.
Our primary goal is to be the preferred outpatient provider for cardiac and endovascular services. This is achieved by providing quality care in a safe, professional, efficient and nondiscriminatory manner while striving to exceed the expectations of patients, employees, and physicians.
Our Vision
Our vision is to be distinguished by an extraordinary level of outpatient cardiac care. We will strive to fulfill this vision by providing state of the art technology and techniques delivered by our team of physicians.
Our Values
| Clinical Quality | We are committed to outstanding patient care and clinical outcomes. |
| Integrity | We do what is right, no matter how difficult, without exception. We say what we mean, and we do what we say. |
| Service Excellence | We seek to exceed the expectations of patients, physicians, and each other in everything we do. |
| Teamwork | We work together, helping and supporting one another to make our Centers, Departments, and all of SCA Health successful. |
| Accountability | We take complete, personal responsibility for our actions and commitments. |
| Continuous Improvement | We seek to relentlessly improve our performance in every area – clinical, operational, and financial – constantly pushing ourselves to new heights. |
| Inclusion | We create an environment in which all teammates’ ideas, perspectives, and experiences are heard, valued, and respected. |